newsweek--2020-12-05--GOP Senator Scott on Lessons From Trump's Florida Win: 'Democrats Want to Control Your Life'

GOP Senator Rick Scott said Trump 's victory in Florida should be a lesson for Republicans on how to win future elections , and warned that `` Democrats want to control your life , '' in a Fox News op-ed published Friday .
The Florida senator urged his party to focus on showing voters that `` Republicans are the party of working-class Americans , a party that reaches out to people of all races and creeds , and a party that fights for equal opportunity for all . ''
He continued by using Trump 's election victory in Florida as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a diverse range of working-class Americans .
`` Republicans have built a multi-ethnic , working-class coalition of Florida voters who do n't like big government , do n't like socialism and just want the opportunity to live their lives in freedom and peace , '' he wrote .
`` President Trump had incredible success in Florida because his message resonated with this diverse coalition of voters who do n't neatly fit into the pundits ' and pollsters ' conception of the political world .
And he worked to earn votes in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemingly forgot about decades ago , '' he added .
Florida 's 29 electoral votes were called for Trump by media outlets just one day after the election .
In 2016 , Trump won the state against Hillary Clinton by just 1.2 percent—or just under 113,000 votes .
Exit polling from this year suggested that the president 's victory could be partly attributed to his performance with Latino , non-white and white female college graduate voters , which topped his 2016 performance with such demographics .
In his article , Scott added that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because residents do n't want to embrace an `` equal outcomes , '' economic policy that the left has pushed for .
`` Democrats do n't want you to decide your own fate .
Kamala Harris said it herself .
They want equal outcomes rather than equal opportunity .
This attitude , if put into practice , would certainly lead to equality .
It would make everyone equally poor and it would put government — not individualism , not family , not faith — at the center of American life , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control your life ; Republicans want to give you a life .
That 's the fundamental difference dividing the two parties right now , '' he added .
The senator 's remarks come amid Trump 's final attempts to sway the outcome of the 2020 election .
Joe Biden was first announced the winner on November 7 , and has since been awarded 306 electoral votes compared to Trump 's 232 , as states certified their final counts .
Though the president has failed to gain success in election fraud lawsuits across six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ push the narrative that the presidential contest was `` stolen '' by Democrats .
The unsubstantiated theories have created tension with the GOP , as some officials have publicly acknowledged Biden as the president-elect , while others have remained firm in their support for the president .
A recent survey conducted by The Washington Post shows that nearly 90 percent of congressional Republicans have not yet said who won the election .
On December 14 , the 538 appointed electors in the Electoral College will convene to officially cast their ballots for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reached out to Scott for additional comment , but did not receive a response in time for publication .

GOP Senator Rick Scott said Trump's victory in Florida should be a lesson for Republicans on how to win future elections, and warned that "Democrats want to control your life," in a Fox News op-ed published Friday.
The Florida senator urged his party to focus on showing voters that "Republicans are the party of working-class Americans, a party that reaches out to people of all races and creeds, and a party that fights for equal opportunity for all."
He continued by using Trump's election victory in Florida as an example of how Republicans can appeal to a diverse range of working-class Americans.
"Republicans have built a multi-ethnic, working-class coalition of Florida voters who don't like big government, don't like socialism and just want the opportunity to live their lives in freedom and peace," he wrote.
"President Trump had incredible success in Florida because his message resonated with this diverse coalition of voters who don't neatly fit into the pundits' and pollsters' conception of the political world. And he worked to earn votes in my state — a necessity that Florida Democrats seemingly forgot about decades ago," he added.
Florida's 29 electoral votes were called for Trump by media outlets just one day after the election. In 2016, Trump won the state against Hillary Clinton by just 1.2 percent—or just under 113,000 votes.
Exit polling from this year suggested that the president's victory could be partly attributed to his performance with Latino, non-white and white female college graduate voters, which topped his 2016 performance with such demographics.
In an Op-Ed for Fox News, Senator Rick Scott said Florida should be used as an example for how Republicans can win future elections, and warned that Democrats "want to control your life." In this photo, Scott speaks at a campaign event to supporters of Senator David Perdue and Senator Kelly Loeffler on November 13, 2020. Megan Varner/Getty
In his article, Scott added that Democrats have failed to win in Florida because residents don't want to embrace an "equal outcomes," economic policy that the left has pushed for.
"Democrats don't want you to decide your own fate. Kamala Harris said it herself. They want equal outcomes rather than equal opportunity. This attitude, if put into practice, would certainly lead to equality. It would make everyone equally poor and it would put government — not individualism, not family, not faith — at the center of American life," he wrote.
"The Democrats want to control your life; Republicans want to give you a life. That's the fundamental difference dividing the two parties right now," he added.
The senator's remarks come amid Trump's final attempts to sway the outcome of the 2020 election. Joe Biden was first announced the winner on November 7, and has since been awarded 306 electoral votes compared to Trump's 232, as states certified their final counts.
Though the president has failed to gain success in election fraud lawsuits across six different states, his campaign continues to push the narrative that the presidential contest was "stolen" by Democrats.
The unsubstantiated theories have created tension with the GOP, as some officials have publicly acknowledged Biden as the president-elect, while others have remained firm in their support for the president. A recent survey conducted by The Washington Post shows that nearly 90 percent of congressional Republicans have not yet said who won the election.
On December 14, the 538 appointed electors in the Electoral College will convene to officially cast their ballots for the next president and vice president.
Newsweek reached out to Scott for additional comment, but did not receive a response in time for publication.


newsweek--2020-12-05--State Senator Is the Latest Georgia Official Facing Death Threats Following Election Results, Fraud

State Senator Is the Latest Georgia Official Facing Death Threats Following Election Results, Fraud Claims

As numerous lawsuits , unsubstantiated claims of election fraud and hostility towards election workers and state officials continue to flood Georgia following President-elect Joe Biden 's victory in the state , an Atlanta state senator is the latest target for threats made by far-right activists and supporters of President Donald Trump .
Following her participation in Thursday 's State Senate hearings—in which Trump 's attorney , Rudy Giuliani , repeated disproven conspiracy theories that the state 's new voting system was designed to manipulate results for Biden—State Senator Elena Parent was notified that her home address and other personal information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Atlanta Journal-Constitution .
A far-right internet messaging board also posted photos of Parent and misidentified her as an election worker , with comments calling for her to be killed .
A thread asked users what the appropriate form of `` punishment '' should be for the Democratic senator , with the most common response being sexual violence against her and execution , the Journal-Constitution reports .
Parent later told Newsweek Saturday that the hostility and threats are an unfortunate result of the actions and comments from Trump .
`` These sorts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actions being taken by President Trump to overturn the will of the voters and to cause millions of Americans to lose faith in elections and other institutions which he has repeatedly attacked , '' she said .
`` The fact that it goes to depths like this instantaneously shows how critically important the moral character of the person occupying the White House is . ''
`` [ Trump ] has encouraged an entirely different level of vitriol and hatred , '' Parent continued .
`` I was doing what I would do in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on behalf of my constituents and asking questions on what 's been presented to us which is obviously standard operating procedure .
But because it 's Trump and his fact-free fantasies , the minute you raise a question on that , you 're treasonous , might be executed and everything else . ''
Parent said that she increased patrols out of the DeKalb police department around her home and is working with law enforcement and the lieutenant governor 's office to secure further protection through the weekend and be aware of surroundings .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I 'm not gon na be quiet , '' Parent added .
`` I 'm not gon na be scared off over online chatter . ''
John Porter , chief of staff for Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan , told the Journal-Constitution that Duncan condemns the hateful threats made against Parent and others following the election .
`` This type of rhetoric and these threats are n't helpful , they do n't help us find answers and they only distract from the real work of pursuing and investigating the allegations of voter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threats against Parent are just some in a string of examples of death threats and harassment against election officials , workers and lawmakers in Georgia following Biden 's win in the state .
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his wife have recently received such threats , The Washington Post reported .
Additionally , an election worker said that he went into hiding last month after a debunked video fueled false accusations of him destroying ballots in Fulton County and resulted in leaked personal information and threats .
A young contractor for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside of his Georgia home with threats that he should be `` hung for treason . ''
State election official Gabriel Sterling said in a Tuesday press conference that the fraud claims and threats have `` gone too far . ''
`` Someone is going to get hurt .
Someone is going to get shot .
Someone is going to get killed , '' Sterling told reporters .
`` And it 's not right . ''
`` Mr. President , you have not condemned these actions or this language .
Senators , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actions .
This has to stop , '' Sterling continued .
`` If you 're going to take a position of leadership , show some . ''
After state House leaders announced Friday that a hearing would take place next week over election security , State Representative Bee Nguyen , a Democrat , was told to increase personal security before the hearing .
`` It should n't be that way , '' Nguyen told the Journal-Constitution .
`` We were elected to serve the people of Georgia .
We should be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about security plans or worrying that they 'll ( publicly share ) our home address like they did with Elena Parent . ''
As Georgia finalizes its tallies following a second recount to confirm the state 's winner , Raffensperger—a Republican in charge of overseeing elections across Georgia and a frequent target for attacks from the president and his supporters— has repeatedly stated that there is no evidence of widespread election fraud in Georgia , despite consistent unsubstantiated claims by the Trump administration that fraud flipped the election for Biden .
Parent , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , also expressed her contempt for Thursday 's hearings and Giuliani 's much-publicized appearance .
She said that Republicans failed to notify Senate Democrats of the attorney 's participation , calling that lack of courtesy `` a disgrace '' after the alarming attacks towards Raffensperger and other Georgia officials over false election fraud allegations .
However , Parent noted that this is the standard treatment of the minority party .
`` Our Republican colleagues did not give us the courtesy of a heads up that today we 're inviting a national circus dog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said of Giuliani 's appearance .
`` They were walking us right into it completely unprepared .
Obviously they knew what was coming . ''
During the hearing , Parent tweeted : `` The @ GaSecofState 's office just explained to Senators and the public how the election was run and that Biden won .
Now we are being forced to listen to bonkers conspiracy theories out of Rudy Giuliani 's team .
What a disservice to the public ! ''
Meanwhile , Georgia Governor Brian Kemp continues to back Trump 's efforts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in spite of the president 's sharp attacks against him .
Kemp told The Wall Street Journal on Friday that he will `` continue to support those efforts because that 's what the law says here in our state . ''
Updated 12/5/2020 4:31 p.m. , ET , with comments from Parent .

As numerous lawsuits, unsubstantiated claims of election fraud and hostility towards election workers and state officials continue to flood Georgia following President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the state, an Atlanta state senator is the latest target for threats made by far-right activists and supporters of President Donald Trump.
Following her participation in Thursday's State Senate hearings—in which Trump's attorney, Rudy Giuliani, repeated disproven conspiracy theories that the state's new voting system was designed to manipulate results for Biden—State Senator Elena Parent was notified that her home address and other personal information had been distributed online, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
A far-right internet messaging board also posted photos of Parent and misidentified her as an election worker, with comments calling for her to be killed. A thread asked users what the appropriate form of "punishment" should be for the Democratic senator, with the most common response being sexual violence against her and execution, the Journal-Constitution reports.
Parent later told Newsweek Saturday that the hostility and threats are an unfortunate result of the actions and comments from Trump.
"These sorts of threats are a direct result of the actions being taken by President Trump to overturn the will of the voters and to cause millions of Americans to lose faith in elections and other institutions which he has repeatedly attacked," she said. "The fact that it goes to depths like this instantaneously shows how critically important the moral character of the person occupying the White House is."
"[Trump] has encouraged an entirely different level of vitriol and hatred," Parent continued. "I was doing what I would do in any hearing, where I'm working on behalf of my constituents and asking questions on what's been presented to us which is obviously standard operating procedure. But because it's Trump and his fact-free fantasies, the minute you raise a question on that, you're treasonous, might be executed and everything else."
Parent said that she increased patrols out of the DeKalb police department around her home and is working with law enforcement and the lieutenant governor's office to secure further protection through the weekend and be aware of surroundings.
Supporters of Donald Trump host a 'Stop the Steal' protest outside of the Georgia State Capital building on November 21, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Georgia finished the hand recount of ballots which confirmed President-elect Joe Biden's win in the state. Megan Varner/Getty Images/Getty
"I'm gonna be safe, but I'm not gonna be quiet," Parent added. "I'm not gonna be scared off over online chatter."
John Porter, chief of staff for Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, told the Journal-Constitution that Duncan condemns the hateful threats made against Parent and others following the election.
"This type of rhetoric and these threats aren't helpful, they don't help us find answers and they only distract from the real work of pursuing and investigating the allegations of voter fraud," Porter said.
The threats against Parent are just some in a string of examples of death threats and harassment against election officials, workers and lawmakers in Georgia following Biden's win in the state. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his wife have recently received such threats, The Washington Post reported.
Additionally, an election worker said that he went into hiding last month after a debunked video fueled false accusations of him destroying ballots in Fulton County and resulted in leaked personal information and threats. A young contractor for Dominion Voting Systems found a noose placed outside of his Georgia home with threats that he should be "hung for treason."
State election official Gabriel Sterling said in a Tuesday press conference that the fraud claims and threats have "gone too far."
"Someone is going to get hurt. Someone is going to get shot. Someone is going to get killed," Sterling told reporters. "And it's not right."
"Mr. President, you have not condemned these actions or this language. Senators, you have not condemned this language or these actions. This has to stop," Sterling continued. "If you're going to take a position of leadership, show some."
After state House leaders announced Friday that a hearing would take place next week over election security, State Representative Bee Nguyen, a Democrat, was told to increase personal security before the hearing.
"It shouldn't be that way," Nguyen told the Journal-Constitution. "We were elected to serve the people of Georgia. We should be able to do our jobs without having to think about security plans or worrying that they'll (publicly share) our home address like they did with Elena Parent."
As Georgia finalizes its tallies following a second recount to confirm the state's winner, Raffensperger—a Republican in charge of overseeing elections across Georgia and a frequent target for attacks from the president and his supporters— has repeatedly stated that there is no evidence of widespread election fraud in Georgia, despite consistent unsubstantiated claims by the Trump administration that fraud flipped the election for Biden.
Parent, who serves as the Democratic caucus chair, also expressed her contempt for Thursday's hearings and Giuliani's much-publicized appearance. She said that Republicans failed to notify Senate Democrats of the attorney's participation, calling that lack of courtesy "a disgrace" after the alarming attacks towards Raffensperger and other Georgia officials over false election fraud allegations. However, Parent noted that this is the standard treatment of the minority party.
"Our Republican colleagues did not give us the courtesy of a heads up that today we're inviting a national circus dog and pony show in," she said of Giuliani's appearance. "They were walking us right into it completely unprepared. Obviously they knew what was coming."
During the hearing, Parent tweeted: "The @GaSecofState's office just explained to Senators and the public how the election was run and that Biden won. Now we are being forced to listen to bonkers conspiracy theories out of Rudy Giuliani's team. What a disservice to the public!"
The @GaSecofState’s office just explained to Senators and the public how the election was run and that Biden won. Now we are being forced to listen to bonkers conspiracy theories out of Rudy Giuliani’s team. What a disservice to the public! — Elena Parent (@elenaparent) December 3, 2020
Meanwhile, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp continues to back Trump's efforts to overturn the state's election results in spite of the president's sharp attacks against him. Kemp told The Wall Street Journal on Friday that he will "continue to support those efforts because that's what the law says here in our state."
Updated 12/5/2020 4:31 p.m., ET, with comments from Parent.


newsweek--2020-12-05--Trump Suggests He'll Stay in Power if Georgia Officials 'Permit a Simple Signature Verification'

In another attempt to prove that voter fraud cost him the election , President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger should allow a signature verification , which will `` show large scale discrepancies . ''
`` I will easily & quickly win Georgia if Governor @ BrianKempGA or the Secretary of State permit a simple signature verification .
Has not been done and will show large scale discrepancies .
Why are these two 'Republicans ' saying no ?
If we win Georgia , everything else falls in place , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president , saying that he backed the verification on a number of occasions : `` As I told the President this morning , I 've publicly called for a signature audit three times ( 11/20 , 11/24 , 12/3 ) to restore confidence in our election process and to ensure that only legal votes are counted in Georgia .
# gapol '' Later on Saturday , Trump responded to Kemp 's tweet , calling on the governor for transparency and blaming him for the lack of a signature verification .
`` Your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask .
What are they hiding ?
At least immediately ask for a Special Session of the Legislature .
That you can easily , and immediately , do , '' Trump wrote in the tweet .
In a November 23 press release , the governor said that a sample of signatures would clear up any discrepancies from the audit of ballots .
`` It seems simple enough to conduct a sample audit of signatures on the absentee ballot envelopes and compare those to the signatures on applications and on file at the Secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in the statement .
In the statement , Kemp also called for strengthening photo ID requirements and reasons for any discrepancies .
`` We demand complete explanations for all the discrepancies identified so that our citizens will have complete confidence in our elections , '' he said .
Kemp had also spoken about his support for a signature audit in a Thursday interview with host Laura Ingraham on Fox News .
`` I think it should be done .
I think especially [ given ] what we saw today ... it raises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the interview .
Trump had previously called for signatures and envelopes to be shown to allegedly `` expose the massive voter fraud . ''
Despite the multiple calls for the signature verifications , CNN reported that the signature verification is n't nearly as simple as the president 's tweets make it seem to be .
Raffensperger said that a signature verification would need to be court-ordered to be performed .
According to the media outlet , signature verification had already been performed , and matching any discrepancies with a ballot would not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 Alive , Georgia voting systems implementation manager Gabriel Sterling explained why a signature verification was n't included in the audit .
He said that after signatures are verified between the ballot 's envelope and the voter registration system , the secrecy envelope and ballot are separated .
`` There 's no way to tie the actual ballot back to that original signature anymore , because Georgia law does not allow for that , '' he said .
Sterling did say that Trump campaign was well within their right to file a lawsuit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kept on record for two years , along with the requests .
`` If somebody was to file a lawsuit and go look at those things , there 's nothing stopping them from doing that if they can show any evidence to do that , '' he said .
The Trump campaign , the Georgia governor 's office , and the Georgia secretary of state did not respond to Newsweek 's emailed requests for comment in time for publication .
Updated 12/5/20 4:49 p.m .
ET , to include Trump 's late Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @

In another attempt to prove that voter fraud cost him the election, President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger should allow a signature verification, which will "show large scale discrepancies."
"I will easily & quickly win Georgia if Governor @BrianKempGA or the Secretary of State permit a simple signature verification. Has not been done and will show large scale discrepancies. Why are these two 'Republicans' saying no? If we win Georgia, everything else falls in place," he tweeted.
I will easily & quickly win Georgia if Governor @BrianKempGA or the Secretary of State permit a simple signature verification. Has not been done and will show large scale discrepancies. Why are these two “Republicans” saying no? If we win Georgia, everything else falls in place! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 5, 2020
Meanwhile, Kemp quote-tweeted the president, saying that he backed the verification on a number of occasions: "As I told the President this morning, I've publicly called for a signature audit three times (11/20, 11/24, 12/3) to restore confidence in our election process and to ensure that only legal votes are counted in Georgia. #gapol"
As I told the President this morning, I’ve publicly called for a signature audit three times (11/20, 11/24, 12/3) to restore confidence in our election process and to ensure that only legal votes are counted in Georgia. #gapol https://t.co/xdXrhf1vI2 — Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) December 5, 2020
Later on Saturday, Trump responded to Kemp's tweet, calling on the governor for transparency and blaming him for the lack of a signature verification. "Your people are refusing to do what you ask. What are they hiding? At least immediately ask for a Special Session of the Legislature. That you can easily, and immediately, do," Trump wrote in the tweet.
But you never got the signature verification! Your people are refusing to do what you ask. What are they hiding? At least immediately ask for a Special Session of the Legislature. That you can easily, and immediately, do. #Transparency https://t.co/h73ZfjrDt3 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 5, 2020
In a November 23 press release, the governor said that a sample of signatures would clear up any discrepancies from the audit of ballots. "It seems simple enough to conduct a sample audit of signatures on the absentee ballot envelopes and compare those to the signatures on applications and on file at the Secretary of State's Office," he said in the statement.
In the statement, Kemp also called for strengthening photo ID requirements and reasons for any discrepancies. "We demand complete explanations for all the discrepancies identified so that our citizens will have complete confidence in our elections," he said.
During my interview w/ @IngrahamAngle, I re-affirmed support for a signature audit of absentee ballot envelopes, urged action to restore trust in GA elections, & called for conservatives to unite in support of @KLoeffler & @Perduesenate. #gapol https://t.co/V1XcYmhkIt — Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) December 5, 2020
Kemp had also spoken about his support for a signature audit in a Thursday interview with host Laura Ingraham on Fox News.
"I think it should be done. I think especially [given] what we saw today... it raises more questions," Kemp said during the interview.
Trump had previously called for signatures and envelopes to be shown to allegedly "expose the massive voter fraud."
Rigged Election. Show signatures and envelopes. Expose the massive voter fraud in Georgia. What is Secretary of State and @BrianKempGA afraid of. They know what we’ll find!!! https://t.co/Km7tRm2s1A — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 2, 2020
Despite the multiple calls for the signature verifications, CNN reported that the signature verification isn't nearly as simple as the president's tweets make it seem to be. Raffensperger said that a signature verification would need to be court-ordered to be performed. According to the media outlet, signature verification had already been performed, and matching any discrepancies with a ballot would not be doable.
In a November interview with 11 Alive, Georgia voting systems implementation manager Gabriel Sterling explained why a signature verification wasn't included in the audit. He said that after signatures are verified between the ballot's envelope and the voter registration system, the secrecy envelope and ballot are separated.
"There's no way to tie the actual ballot back to that original signature anymore, because Georgia law does not allow for that," he said.
Sterling did say that Trump campaign was well within their right to file a lawsuit to examine the envelopes, which are kept on record for two years, along with the requests. "If somebody was to file a lawsuit and go look at those things, there's nothing stopping them from doing that if they can show any evidence to do that," he said.
The Trump campaign, the Georgia governor's office, and the Georgia secretary of state did not respond to Newsweek's emailed requests for comment in time for publication.
Election workers count Fulton County ballots at State Farm Arena on November 4, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Trump has called for Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to allow a signature verification. Jessica McGowan/Getty
Updated 12/5/20 4:49 p.m. ET, to include Trump's late Saturday afternoon tweet responding to Kemp.


newsweek--2020-12-05--'Clash of Clans' December 2020 Update Sneak Peek Reveals Super Wizard, New Siege Machine

Clash of Clans players are waiting patiently for the game 's December update , and it looks to offer one of the biggest Clashmas celebrations to date .
The Super Wizard has arrived alongside a new Siege Machine and an Invisibility Spell .
Learn about all the big changes below .
Starting with the most recent reveal , the December 2020 update brings the Super Wizard Super Troop to the game .
It takes on the level of your Wizards , so this is what its stats look like at level 10 in the developer build .
As far as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Super Wizard is most effective against buildings that are very close to one another .
Given enough separation , it actually becomes difficult for the fire to reach its estimated target .
It can certainly lay waste to buildings with a tight arrangement , but it wo n't be that effective anywhere else .
Revealed Friday morning , the Log Launcher is a brand-new Siege Machine with very unique properties .
Its main goal is to take down walls , and it 's insanely good at doing so .
The purpose of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards Town Halls while dealing splash damage to all nearby enemies .
But , while it does manage to shred through those defenses , it does so with one huge drawback : its health slowly drains over time .
In total , the Log Launcher can only be active for a maximum of about 30 seconds at a time before collapsing .
Of course it will go down even faster if there are troops attacking it .
In short , the purpose of the Log Launcher seems to be a means of creating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to break through to cause long-term damage .
These two major additions arrive alongside an Invisibility spell .
As expected , this Town Hall 11 Spell turns everything in its range invisible .
While this means troops ca n't be targeted , it comes with the tradeoff of providing the exact same benefit to enemy defenses as well .
With that in mind , making most use of the Invisibility Spell requires triggering it at the exact right moment .
Use it carelessly , and you just mind wind up giving your opponents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more are due to arrive in the Clash of Clans December update expected to debut in the coming days .
Beyond these major meta adjustments , the patch also adds new levels for the Spell Factory , X-Bow , Giant Bomb , Air Bomb and more .
The Scattershot has received a nice buff as well .
While in past years Supercell has simply added holiday-themed obstacles to the game in December , Clashmas 2020 looks to be one of the biggest celebrations fans have seen in quite some time .
These additions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seem to change the game in pretty substantial ways .
Clash of Clans is available now on Android and iOS .
What are your thoughts on the next update for Clash of Clans ?
Are you a fan of the Super Wizard ?
Tell us in the comments section !

Clash of Clans players are waiting patiently for the game's December update, and it looks to offer one of the biggest Clashmas celebrations to date. The Super Wizard has arrived alongside a new Siege Machine and an Invisibility Spell. Learn about all the big changes below.
Starting with the most recent reveal, the December 2020 update brings the Super Wizard Super Troop to the game. It takes on the level of your Wizards, so this is what its stats look like at level 10 in the developer build.
'Clash of Clans' December 2020 update brings the Super Wizard to the game. It takes down clusters of close-together buildings. 'Clash of Clans' is available now on Android and iOS. Supercell
DPS: 240
HP: 500
Training Cost: 11,500 Elixir
Training Time: 1 min. 15 secs.
Favorite Target: Any
Damage Type: Single Target
Targets: Ground and Air
Housing Space: 10
Movement Speed: 20
Ability: Chain Magic - Bouncing fireball hits nearby targets.
As far as execution is concerned, it appears the Super Wizard is most effective against buildings that are very close to one another. Given enough separation, it actually becomes difficult for the fire to reach its estimated target. It can certainly lay waste to buildings with a tight arrangement, but it won't be that effective anywhere else.
Revealed Friday morning, the Log Launcher is a brand-new Siege Machine with very unique properties. Its main goal is to take down walls, and it's insanely good at doing so.
The Log Launcher can cause huge damage to walls in just 30 seconds. Supercell
Favorite Target: Walls (damage x4)
Damage: Area Splash
Targets: Ground
Housing Space: One
Movement Speed: Five
The purpose of the Log Launcher is to send massive logs towards Town Halls while dealing splash damage to all nearby enemies. But, while it does manage to shred through those defenses, it does so with one huge drawback: its health slowly drains over time. In total, the Log Launcher can only be active for a maximum of about 30 seconds at a time before collapsing. Of course it will go down even faster if there are troops attacking it. In short, the purpose of the Log Launcher seems to be a means of creating a fast path for more powerful troops to break through to cause long-term damage.
These two major additions arrive alongside an Invisibility spell.
Effect Type: Area Splash
Housing Space: one
Brewing Time: three minutes.
Targets: Ground and Air
As expected, this Town Hall 11 Spell turns everything in its range invisible. While this means troops can't be targeted, it comes with the tradeoff of providing the exact same benefit to enemy defenses as well. With that in mind, making most use of the Invisibility Spell requires triggering it at the exact right moment. Use it carelessly, and you just mind wind up giving your opponents an unnecessary edge.
These changes and more are due to arrive in the Clash of Clans December update expected to debut in the coming days. Beyond these major meta adjustments, the patch also adds new levels for the Spell Factory, X-Bow, Giant Bomb, Air Bomb and more. The Scattershot has received a nice buff as well. While in past years Supercell has simply added holiday-themed obstacles to the game in December, Clashmas 2020 looks to be one of the biggest celebrations fans have seen in quite some time. These additions aren't just temporary, and they seem to change the game in pretty substantial ways.
Clash of Clans is available now on Android and iOS.
What are your thoughts on the next update for Clash of Clans? Are you a fan of the Super Wizard? Tell us in the comments section!


newsweek--2020-12-05--Video Shows Passengers Applauding as Anti-Masker Escorted Off Frontier Airlines Flight

A viral video shows a passenger getting escorted off of a Frontier Airlines flight to Tampa , Florida for refusing to wear a face covering—a violation of the airline 's mask policy—and was met with cheers and applause from fellow passengers .
Footage of the incident , shared by Fox & Friends writer Griffin Frank on Twitter , shows an airline employee approaching a maskless woman and warning her that she will be removed from the flight if she refuses to wear a mask .
`` Ma'am you need to have a mask on .
You need to have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employee can be heard saying .
When the passenger appeared to ignore her request , the employee adds : `` You have to wear your mask the whole entire flight .
If you 're unable to do so , you will be removed from the flight . ''
When the employee begins to leave , the passenger can be heard cursing .
The airline employee comes back , this time demanding that she get off the flight and noting the airline 's policy on face coverings .
`` You 're done , let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` You 're getting off the aircraft .
You 're done , you 're not going to speak to me like that .
You have to comply .
You agreed to this when you checked into our flight and when you bought your ticket , so I need you to get off the aircraft at this time . ''
When the passenger refuses , the employee can be seen walking away .
A second video shows a security officer retrieving the passenger 's luggage and escorting the woman out , which was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passengers yelling , `` Bye Karen ! ''
Frontier is one of many airlines upholding a mask policy as the coronavirus pandemic surges throughout the U.S .
The airline published a clear mask policy on its website , indicating : `` We require both passengers and employees to wear a face covering over nose and mouth throughout the Frontier travel experience including at ticket counters , gate areas , baggage claim and onboard all flights . ''
`` This level of protection is important for everyone 's well-being and if you do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may lose future travel privileges on Frontier , '' the policy read .
Frontier Airlines spokesperson Jennifer de la Cruz told Newsweek in a statement that all passengers must follow this policy in order to complete their scheduled flight .
`` Frontier Airlines ' face covering policy is clearly explained during the reservations and check-in process , during boarding and onboard the aircraft , '' the statement read .
`` Face coverings are required throughout a traveler 's journey when flying with Frontier . ''
When asked about further repercussions for refusing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ de la Cruz said that the passenger will be placed on Frontier 's `` Prevent Departure List . ''
Most airlines require face coverings as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) continues to urge that people wear masks to combat the alarming spread of COVID-19 , especially in recent months .
But having policies intact does n't mean that passengers will always comply .
In October , six U.S. airlines revealed that they have banned nearly 1,500 people from flying for violating face mask policies , according to The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and United Airlines have all banned hundreds of passengers from flying their airlines , according to memos released to employees in October , The Washington Post reported .
Last month , police were called aboard a Spirit Airlines flight after two women refused to wear masks after being repeatedly told to do so by employees and fellow passengers , according to ABC7 Chicago .
On Thursday , a couple was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment after boarding a United flight to Hawaii from San Francisco after receiving a positive COVID-19 test result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to stay home during this holiday season , recent data shows that airports saw some of their busiest days during Thanksgiving , with the Transportation Security Administration ( TSA ) reporting more than 1 million passengers screened on four separate days during the holiday travel period , according to the Associated Press .
The influx in flight travel came just before the U.S. reported more than 3,100 deaths on Thursday , a grim single-day record as the nation continues grappling with the pandemic .
The U.S. has also seen a steady increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday and reporting more than 101,000 hospitalizations on Friday , according to data from the COVID Tracking Project .

A viral video shows a passenger getting escorted off of a Frontier Airlines flight to Tampa, Florida for refusing to wear a face covering—a violation of the airline's mask policy—and was met with cheers and applause from fellow passengers.
Footage of the incident, shared by Fox & Friends writer Griffin Frank on Twitter, shows an airline employee approaching a maskless woman and warning her that she will be removed from the flight if she refuses to wear a mask.
"Ma'am you need to have a mask on. You need to have the paper mask they provided," the employee can be heard saying.
When the passenger appeared to ignore her request, the employee adds: "You have to wear your mask the whole entire flight. If you're unable to do so, you will be removed from the flight."
When the employee begins to leave, the passenger can be heard cursing. The airline employee comes back, this time demanding that she get off the flight and noting the airline's policy on face coverings.
The plane erupted in applause after the mask-less woman was taken off. Someone even called her “Karen.” pic.twitter.com/zVLuSlYivN — Griffin Frank (@GriffinFrank) December 3, 2020
"You're done, let's go," the employee says. "You're getting off the aircraft. You're done, you're not going to speak to me like that. You have to comply. You agreed to this when you checked into our flight and when you bought your ticket, so I need you to get off the aircraft at this time."
When the passenger refuses, the employee can be seen walking away. A second video shows a security officer retrieving the passenger's luggage and escorting the woman out, which was immediately met with applause and a few passengers yelling, "Bye Karen!"
Frontier is one of many airlines upholding a mask policy as the coronavirus pandemic surges throughout the U.S. The airline published a clear mask policy on its website, indicating: "We require both passengers and employees to wear a face covering over nose and mouth throughout the Frontier travel experience including at ticket counters, gate areas, baggage claim and onboard all flights."
"This level of protection is important for everyone's well-being and if you don't wear an approved face covering, you may lose future travel privileges on Frontier," the policy read.
Frontier Airlines spokesperson Jennifer de la Cruz told Newsweek in a statement that all passengers must follow this policy in order to complete their scheduled flight.
"Frontier Airlines' face covering policy is clearly explained during the reservations and check-in process, during boarding and onboard the aircraft," the statement read. "Face coverings are required throughout a traveler's journey when flying with Frontier."
When asked about further repercussions for refusing to wear a mask on the flight, de la Cruz said that the passenger will be placed on Frontier's "Prevent Departure List."
Air travelers check in for their flights in John F. Kennedy International Airport on November 07, 2020 in New York City. Noam Galai/Getty Images/Getty
Most airlines require face coverings as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to urge that people wear masks to combat the alarming spread of COVID-19, especially in recent months. But having policies intact doesn't mean that passengers will always comply. In October, six U.S. airlines revealed that they have banned nearly 1,500 people from flying for violating face mask policies, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Delta, Alaska and United Airlines have all banned hundreds of passengers from flying their airlines, according to memos released to employees in October, The Washington Post reported.
Last month, police were called aboard a Spirit Airlines flight after two women refused to wear masks after being repeatedly told to do so by employees and fellow passengers, according to ABC7 Chicago. On Thursday, a couple was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment after boarding a United flight to Hawaii from San Francisco after receiving a positive COVID-19 test result.
Despite warnings from the CDC for people to stay home during this holiday season, recent data shows that airports saw some of their busiest days during Thanksgiving, with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reporting more than 1 million passengers screened on four separate days during the holiday travel period, according to the Associated Press.
The influx in flight travel came just before the U.S. reported more than 3,100 deaths on Thursday, a grim single-day record as the nation continues grappling with the pandemic. The U.S. has also seen a steady increase in COVID hospitalizations, topping 100,000 on Wednesday and reporting more than 101,000 hospitalizations on Friday, according to data from the COVID Tracking Project.


newsweek--2020-12-05--San Francisco Imposes Strict New Lockdowns, But Neighboring County Not Yet Issuing Stay-at-Home Orde

San Francisco Imposes Strict New Lockdowns, But Neighboring County Not Yet Issuing Stay-at-Home Order

San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area counties announced on Friday that they would jump ahead of state recommendations to implement strict new stay-at-home orders .
But neighboring county San Mateo said it will not be joining the efforts .
A total of five Bay Area counties – which includes Alameda , Contra Costa , Marin , Santa Clara , San Francisco , and the city of Berkeley – issued a joint statement to impose new COVID-19 restrictions ahead of California 's proposed statewide order .
On Thursday , California Governor Gavin Newsom said the state would enter a three-week stay-at-home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region falls below 15 percent .
Though the Bay Area has not yet reached that threshold , each of the regional leaders said the pandemic was too dire now to wait .
`` If you 're not working to stay ahead of this virus you 're falling far , far behind and very quickly , '' said San Francisco Mayor London Breed , according to Reuters .
The new order will take effect throughout the counties beginning early next week , and will shut down indoor businesses including bars , hair salons , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as outdoor dining and recreational facilities , SFGate reported .
Under the new restrictions , restaurants will be permitted to operate for delivery and take-out only .
But San Mateo announced that they `` will not at this time be issuing a new local stay-at-home order and will continue to work with business and community leaders on adherence to existing guidelines , '' according to a press release given to Newsweek .
`` The County of San Mateo remains focused on following the state 's existing metrics and process , while reinforcing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ existing safety measures – especially avoiding gatherings – to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday season , '' the statement said .
This is not the first time San Mateo has broken away from the rest of the region .
In May , the county was the first to move into Stage 2 of reopening , ahead of its neighbors .
San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow has consistently stated that he believes business closures are the incorrect way to combat the pandemic .
`` I am not supportive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mateo County , I believe they are misdirected and will cause more harm than good , '' he said in August after the county moved to close some businesses , the SFGate reported .
In the county 's Friday press release , officials urged residents to continue wearing face coverings , practice social distancing and limit social gatherings , especially when indoors .
`` We acknowledge the reality of the pandemic fatigue that residents are experiencing and the need to find sources of support through this challenging period .
Our collective focus must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other through this crisis safely while limiting gathering and adhering to face covering , '' said Louise Rogers , Chief of County Health .
California is one of the worst-hit states in the U.S. , with over 1.3 million reported cases , and 19,791 deaths , according to date from The New York Times .
So far , San Mateo has reported 15,217 cases and 176 deaths , Johns Hopkins University data shows .
`` The measures we are taking emphasize individual and collective responsibility , '' said Morrow in a press release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , now more than ever , this is a critical time to stay focused on the key behaviors that protect our communities . ''

San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area counties announced on Friday that they would jump ahead of state recommendations to implement strict new stay-at-home orders. But neighboring county San Mateo said it will not be joining the efforts.
A total of five Bay Area counties – which includes Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Santa Clara, San Francisco, and the city of Berkeley – issued a joint statement to impose new COVID-19 restrictions ahead of California's proposed statewide order.
On Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom said the state would enter a three-week stay-at-home order if the ICU capacity in any region falls below 15 percent. Though the Bay Area has not yet reached that threshold, each of the regional leaders said the pandemic was too dire now to wait.
"If you're not working to stay ahead of this virus you're falling far, far behind and very quickly," said San Francisco Mayor London Breed, according to Reuters.
The new order will take effect throughout the counties beginning early next week, and will shut down indoor businesses including bars, hair salons, barbershops, and movie theaters, as well as outdoor dining and recreational facilities, SFGate reported. Under the new restrictions, restaurants will be permitted to operate for delivery and take-out only.
On Friday, San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a strict new stay-at-home-order along with neighboring Bay Area counties to curb the spread of COVID-19. In this photo, Breed speaks during a press conference about the coronavirus on March 16, 2020. Justin Sullivan/Getty
But San Mateo announced that they "will not at this time be issuing a new local stay-at-home order and will continue to work with business and community leaders on adherence to existing guidelines," according to a press release given to Newsweek.
"The County of San Mateo remains focused on following the state's existing metrics and process, while reinforcing the public's responsibility to comply with existing safety measures – especially avoiding gatherings – to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday season," the statement said.
This is not the first time San Mateo has broken away from the rest of the region. In May, the county was the first to move into Stage 2 of reopening, ahead of its neighbors.
San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow has consistently stated that he believes business closures are the incorrect way to combat the pandemic.
"I am not supportive of these actions and, for San Mateo County, I believe they are misdirected and will cause more harm than good," he said in August after the county moved to close some businesses, the SFGate reported.
In the county's Friday press release, officials urged residents to continue wearing face coverings, practice social distancing and limit social gatherings, especially when indoors.
"We acknowledge the reality of the pandemic fatigue that residents are experiencing and the need to find sources of support through this challenging period. Our collective focus must be on finding ways to support each other through this crisis safely while limiting gathering and adhering to face covering," said Louise Rogers, Chief of County Health.
California is one of the worst-hit states in the U.S., with over 1.3 million reported cases, and 19,791 deaths, according to date from The New York Times.
So far, San Mateo has reported 15,217 cases and 176 deaths, Johns Hopkins University data shows.
"The measures we are taking emphasize individual and collective responsibility," said Morrow in a press release.
"With the vaccine coming soon, now more than ever, this is a critical time to stay focused on the key behaviors that protect our communities."


newsweek--2020-12-05--Video of Attorney Urging Republicans to Move to Georgia to Vote in Senate Runoff Elections Prompts P

Video of Attorney Urging Republicans to Move to Georgia to Vote in Senate Runoff Elections Prompts Probes

After a video of a Panama City , Florida attorney urging Republicans to move to Georgia to participate in the upcoming Senate runoff elections went viral , the Florida Bar Association and the office of the Georgia secretary of state have both launched investigations into the lawyer .
The video was shared of attorney Bill Price addressing Bay County GOP members , telling them to move to the Peach State to help ensure Republicans win the runoffs .
The video was shared on Facebook live , but has since been deleted .
In the aftermath of the video , WSB-TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a file on Price to see if he broke any rules .
The probe could become an active investigation or lead to the bar association `` monitoring of the event in the probe . ''
In the video , Price explains that he plans to vote for Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue in the runoffs .
`` We have to do whatever it takes , and if that means changing your address for the next two months , so be it .
I 'm doing that .
I 'm moving to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight , and I want you all to fight with me , '' he says in the video .
At another point during the clip , Price answers Republican supporters , saying that they can also move using his brother 's Georgia address or other residences in the state .
`` If they need a driver 's license , I 'm gon na get a driver 's license .
If they need mail , I 'm gon na have mail , '' Price says in the video .
A press release from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did try to `` register to vote fraudulently , '' but his status was still pending .
Price told WSB-TV that he 'd simply made `` humorous comments '' ( he 'd jokingly invited the Bay County Republicans to be his `` roommates '' in Georgia ) , and his brother said that it was `` tongue-in-cheek . ''
Price 's statements also prompted an investigation from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger .
In a press release , the official warned that tampering in the election is a felony offense , punishable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and/or a $ 100,000 fine .
On December 2 , Raffensperger had released a statement announcing an investigation into groups , such as America Votes , Vote Forward and The New Georgia Project , which he said have encouraged fraudulent voting .
`` Make no mistake , individuals who attempt to undermine the integrity of Georgia 's elections will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law , '' Raffensperger said .
`` Those who move to Georgia just to vote in the Senate runoffs with no intention of staying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with jailtime and hefty fines .
They will be found , they will be investigated , and they will be punished . ''
Raffensperger and other officials had previously warned those who are planning on moving to Georgia solely to vote in the runoffs .
`` If you voted for Senate in one state and moved here to another state—I know that 's another thing that could potentially go before the courts because you 've already cast a vote for a body that could be seated in January .
Do n't game our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gabriel Sterling said at a November press conference .
Newsweek reached out to the Florida Bar Association and the office of the Georgia secretary of state for comment , but did not receive a response in time for publication .

After a video of a Panama City, Florida attorney urging Republicans to move to Georgia to participate in the upcoming Senate runoff elections went viral, the Florida Bar and the office of the Georgia secretary of state have both launched investigations into the lawyer.
The video was shared of attorney Bill Price addressing Bay County GOP members, telling them to move to the Peach State to help ensure Republicans win the runoffs. The video was shared on Facebook live, but has since been deleted.
“If that means changing your address for the next two months,so be it.I’m doing that. I’m moving to Georgia.”Our 6 investigation reveals deleted video-a FL attorney telling GOP members how to move to GA,vote in runoffs. It’s illegal.There’s more,& an investigation @wsbtv #gapol pic.twitter.com/or2PgWQrT1 — Nicole Carr (@NicoleCarrWSB) December 2, 2020
In the aftermath of the video, WSB-TV reported that the Florida Bar opened a file on Price to see if he broke any rules. The probe could become an active investigation or lead to the bar's "monitoring of the event in the probe."
In the video, Price explains that he plans to vote for Republican senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue in the runoffs. "We have to do whatever it takes, and if that means changing your address for the next two months, so be it. I'm doing that. I'm moving to Georgia, and I'm gonna fight, and I want you all to fight with me," he says in the video.
At another point during the clip, Price answers Republican supporters, saying that they can also move using his brother's Georgia address or other residences in the state.
"If they need a driver's license, I'm gonna get a driver's license. If they need mail, I'm gonna have mail," Price says in the video.
A press release from the Georgia secretary of state indicated that Price did try to "register to vote fraudulently," but his status was still pending.
Price told WSB-TV that he'd simply made "humorous comments" (he'd jokingly invited the Bay County Republicans to be his "roommates" in Georgia), and his brother said that it was "tongue-in-cheek."
Price's statements also prompted an investigation from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. In a press release, the official warned that tampering in the election is a felony offense, punishable with up to 10 years in prison and/or a $100,000 fine.
On December 2, Raffensperger had released a statement announcing an investigation into groups, such as America Votes, Vote Forward and The New Georgia Project, which he said have encouraged fraudulent voting.
"Make no mistake, individuals who attempt to undermine the integrity of Georgia's elections will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," Raffensperger said. "Those who move to Georgia just to vote in the Senate runoffs with no intention of staying are committing a felony that is punishable with jailtime and hefty fines. They will be found, they will be investigated, and they will be punished."
Raffensperger and other officials had previously warned those who are planning on moving to Georgia solely to vote in the runoffs. "If you voted for Senate in one state and moved here to another state—I know that's another thing that could potentially go before the courts because you've already cast a vote for a body that could be seated in January. Don't game our system," voting system implementation manager Gabriel Sterling said at a November press conference.
Newsweek reached out to the office of the Georgia secretary of state for comment, but did not receive a response in time for publication.
Family and supporters hold runoff signs as Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock speaks during an Election Night event on November 3, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Jessica McGowan/Getty
Correction: An earlier version of this story referred to the Florida Bar as the Florida Bar Association.


newsweek--2020-12-05--Watch: Crying CA Restaurant Owner Says She's Losing 'Everything' While Mayor Allows Neighboring Movi

Watch: Crying CA Restaurant Owner Says She's Losing 'Everything' While Mayor Allows Neighboring Movie Set to Stay Open

A restaurant owner in Los Angeles issued an emotional plea to Mayor Eric Garcetti and California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday , claiming that they banned outdoor dining in her restaurant , but allowed a movie company to set up a dining tent across the street .
In a viral video , Angela Marsden , owner of the Pineapple Hill Saloon & Grill in Los Angeles , fought back tears as she angrily denounced both California leaders for shutting down her outdoor patio amid the COVID-19 pandemic .
At the beginning of the video , which was shared online by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newt Gingrich , Marsden explains that she went to her restaurant in order to grab supplies for a protest she was staging against new coronavirus restrictions .
At that point , she says she saw a massive dining tent set up for a movie company , across the street from where her own restaurant dining was shut down .
`` I 'm losing everything .
Everything I own is being taken away from me and they set up a movie company right next to my outdoor patio , which is right over here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tears .
`` And people wonder why I 'm protesting and why I have had enough . ''
`` They have not given us money and they have shut us down .
We can not survive , my staff can not survive , '' she adds in the clip .
Marsden calls seeing the movie tent `` a slap in the face , '' and asked the officials to explain why that could be deemed safe , when her area was n't .
`` Mayor Garcetti and Gavin Newsom [ are ] responsible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have unemployment , that does not have a job , and all the businesses that are going under , '' she says .
By Saturday morning , the video had already gained 4.8 million views .
`` This is the most heartbreaking thing I have watched in 2020 .
These people are monsters .
Wow , '' Benny Johnson , a Newsmax host , wrote on Twitter .
Gringrich reshared Johnson 's tweet , writing that the video was `` tough to watch . ''
`` You have to feel for these folks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
NBC Los Angeles reported that Los Angeles County voted to ban outdoor dining for three weeks beginning on November 25 , an order that has since been met with legal backlash after a county judge ruled that officials must produce scientific evidence to justify their ban .
But the court ruling gave little success to bars and restaurants .
On the same day , Garcetti issued a strict stay-at-home order , according to Fox 11 Los Angeles , mandating that all bars , hair salons , barbershops , casinos , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down .
The order allows other businesses , including film production and fitness centers that operate outdoors , to remain in operation , KABC reported .
At the end of the video , Marsden pleads with state officials to help restaurants and businesses in need .
`` We need your help .
We need somebody to do something about this , '' she says tearfully .
Newsweek reached out to Garcetti and Newsom for additional comment , but did not hear back in time for publication .

A restaurant owner in Los Angeles issued an emotional plea to Mayor Eric Garcetti and California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday, claiming that they banned outdoor dining in her restaurant, but allowed a movie company to set up a dining tent across the street.
In a viral video, Angela Marsden, owner of the Pineapple Hill Saloon & Grill in Los Angeles, fought back tears as she angrily denounced both California leaders for shutting down her outdoor patio amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the beginning of the video, which was shared online by prominent conservatives including former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Marsden explains that she went to her restaurant in order to grab supplies for a protest she was staging against new coronavirus restrictions.
At that point, she says she saw a massive dining tent set up for a movie company, across the street from where her own restaurant dining was shut down.
This was tough to watch… you have to feel for these folks in CA on the hypocrisy https://t.co/JGWVozaIh4 — Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) December 5, 2020
"I'm losing everything. Everything I own is being taken away from me and they set up a movie company right next to my outdoor patio, which is right over here," Marsden says while fighting back tears. "And people wonder why I'm protesting and why I have had enough."
"They have not given us money and they have shut us down. We cannot survive, my staff cannot survive," she adds in the clip.
Marsden calls seeing the movie tent "a slap in the face," and asked the officials to explain why that could be deemed safe, when her area wasn't.
"Mayor Garcetti and Gavin Newsom [are] responsible for every single person that doesn't have unemployment, that does not have a job, and all the businesses that are going under," she says.
By Saturday morning, the video had already gained 4.8 million views.
"This is the most heartbreaking thing I have watched in 2020. These people are monsters. Wow," Benny Johnson, a Newsmax host, wrote on Twitter.
Gringrich reshared Johnson's tweet, writing that the video was "tough to watch."
"You have to feel for these folks in CA on the hypocrisy," he said.
On Friday, an LA restaurant owner issued an emotional plea to Mayor Eric Garcetti and Governor Gavin Newsom, claiming that the new lockdown restrictions are hurting her business, while others are able to stay open. In this photo, a sign reminds motorists of the LACounty stay-at-home regulation in place for the next three weeks on December 1, 2020. FREDERIC J. BROWN/Getty
NBC Los Angeles reported that Los Angeles County voted to ban outdoor dining for three weeks beginning on November 25, an order that has since been met with legal backlash after a county judge ruled that officials must produce scientific evidence to justify their ban.
But the court ruling gave little success to bars and restaurants. On the same day, Garcetti issued a strict stay-at-home order, according to Fox 11 Los Angeles, mandating that all bars, hair salons, barbershops, casinos, and indoor and outdoor playgrounds to shut down.
The order allows other businesses, including film production and fitness centers that operate outdoors, to remain in operation, KABC reported.
At the end of the video, Marsden pleads with state officials to help restaurants and businesses in need.
"We need your help. We need somebody to do something about this," she says tearfully.
Newsweek reached out to Garcetti and Newsom for additional comment, but did not hear back in time for publication.


newsweek--2020-12-05--Nearly 90 Percent of Congressional Republicans Still Won't Say Who Won the Election: WaPo Study

A month after Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in this year 's presidential election , only 25 of the 249 GOP members of the House and Senate have acknowledged the former vice president 's win despite his more than 7 million-vote victory , according to a survey conducted by The Washington Post .
A team of reporters contacted aides for all congressional Republicans the morning of Trump 's 46-minute video where he falsely claimed that he had won the presidency and continued his unsubstantiated claims that widespread fraud flipped the election to Biden .
The reporters asked three questions— @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contest ?
( 2 ) do you support or oppose Trump 's continuing efforts to claim victory ?
( 3 ) and if Biden wins a majority in the electoral college , will you accept him as the legitimately elected president ?
—while researching comments made by GOP members of Congress about the election results .
According to the survey , two Republicans said that they believe Trump won the election , while another 222 GOP lawmakers—nearly 90 percent—refused to answer the question .
Eight Republicans—just 3 percent—said that they support the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election , including asking state legislatures to overturn results in states that he lost , and nine answered that they specifically oppose these efforts .
Two GOP members also said that they would n't accept Biden as the legitimate winner of the election—while 30 said that they would if the former vice president wins a majority in the Electoral College .
Over 70 percent of Republicans did n't acknowledge the Post 's questions as of Friday evening .
Only 11 of the 52 GOP Senators acknowledge Biden 's win , while 14 House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the Post points out , six are retiring from politics at the end of this month , and two are in districts where Biden won without question .
The survey comes after a grueling month since Election Day , flooded with election misinformation and hostility towards election officials , workers and Republican lawmakers in swing states .
While most GOP lawmakers have stayed relatively mum about Trump 's loss in public , Biden told CNN 's Jake Tapper on Thursday—without naming names—that `` several '' Republicans have congratulated him publicly on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than several sitting Republican senators privately called and congratulated , '' Biden said .
`` I understand the situation they find themselves in . ''
Pennsylvania Senator Patrick Toomey , a Republican , publicly acknowledged Biden 's win in a statement on November 21 , after a conservative federal judge scathingly dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump campaign challenging the results of the Pennsylvania election and gave a legal seal of approval to Biden 's win in the state .
`` Joe Biden won the 2020 election and will become the 46th President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` I congratulate President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their victory . ''
Congressman Fred Upton of Michigan—who worked with Biden on the `` Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot '' proposal following the death of the former vice president 's son— announced that he would work with the Biden administration just hours after his victory was announced on November 7 .
He stated that `` we have to find a way to come together '' and announced that he 's `` committing to work with President-elect Biden and my colleagues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' In a news conference on Tuesday , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell continued to dodge questions on election fraud and once again refused to explicitly acknowledge Biden 's win , telling reporters , `` the future will take care of itself . ''
However , his comments on a future COVID relief package next year was the closest he 's come to recognizing the start of a new administration in 2021 .
`` I think we all know that after the first of the year , there 's likely to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ size next year , depending upon what the new administration wants to pursue , '' he said .
Meanwhile , outliers like Congressmen Paul Gosar of Arizona and Mo Brooks of Alabama have publicly insisted Trump is the winner of the election .
Gosar constantly discussed the unfounded claim that Dominion voting machines in Arizona , Georgia and other states manipulated the results to ensure a Biden win in those areas—despite evidence that the counties that used those machines voted overwhelmingly for Trump .
When asked by the Post if he 'll accept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responded : `` No , never .
Too much evidence of fraud . ''
Republican Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri , chairman of the Senate Rules Committee , told CNN Sunday that the committee is working with the President-elect to plan the January 20 inauguration at the Capitol .
`` We are working with the Biden administration , likely administration , on both the transition and the inauguration , '' Blunt said .

A month after Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in this year's presidential election, only 25 of the 249 GOP members of the House and Senate have acknowledged the former vice president's win despite his more than 7 million-vote victory, according to a survey conducted by The Washington Post.
A team of reporters contacted aides for all congressional Republicans the morning of Trump's 46-minute video where he falsely claimed that he had won the presidency and continued his unsubstantiated claims that widespread fraud flipped the election to Biden.
The reporters asked three questions—(1) who won the presidential contest? (2) do you support or oppose Trump's continuing efforts to claim victory? (3) and if Biden wins a majority in the electoral college, will you accept him as the legitimately elected president?—while researching comments made by GOP members of Congress about the election results.
According to the survey, two Republicans said that they believe Trump won the election, while another 222 GOP lawmakers—nearly 90 percent—refused to answer the question.
Eight Republicans—just 3 percent—said that they support the president's efforts to claim victory in the election, including asking state legislatures to overturn results in states that he lost, and nine answered that they specifically oppose these efforts. Two GOP members also said that they wouldn't accept Biden as the legitimate winner of the election—while 30 said that they would if the former vice president wins a majority in the Electoral College.
Over 70 percent of Republicans didn't acknowledge the Post's questions as of Friday evening. Only 11 of the 52 GOP Senators acknowledge Biden's win, while 14 House Republicans recognize his victory. Interestingly, as the Post points out, six are retiring from politics at the end of this month, and two are in districts where Biden won without question.
The survey comes after a grueling month since Election Day, flooded with election misinformation and hostility towards election officials, workers and Republican lawmakers in swing states. While most GOP lawmakers have stayed relatively mum about Trump's loss in public, Biden told CNN's Jake Tapper on Thursday—without naming names—that "several" Republicans have congratulated him publicly on his win.
Joe Biden waves as he leaves The Queen in Wilmington, Delaware, on November 10, 2020. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images
"There have been more than several sitting Republican senators privately called and congratulated," Biden said. "I understand the situation they find themselves in."
Pennsylvania Senator Patrick Toomey, a Republican, publicly acknowledged Biden's win in a statement on November 21, after a conservative federal judge scathingly dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump campaign challenging the results of the Pennsylvania election and gave a legal seal of approval to Biden's win in the state.
"Joe Biden won the 2020 election and will become the 46th President of the United States," Toomey said. "I congratulate President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their victory."
Congressman Fred Upton of Michigan—who worked with Biden on the "Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot" proposal following the death of the former vice president's son— announced that he would work with the Biden administration just hours after his victory was announced on November 7. He stated that "we have to find a way to come together" and announced that he's "committing to work with President-elect Biden and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle."
We have to find a way to come together, bridge divisions, and focus on solutions that help the millions who are struggling. I am raising my hand and committing to working with President-elect Biden and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in Congress to do exactly that. pic.twitter.com/EXWLWKmBdp — Fred Upton #WearYourMask (@RepFredUpton) November 7, 2020
In a news conference on Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell continued to dodge questions on election fraud and once again refused to explicitly acknowledge Biden's win, telling reporters, "the future will take care of itself."
However, his comments on a future COVID relief package next year was the closest he's come to recognizing the start of a new administration in 2021.
"I think we all know that after the first of the year, there's likely to be a discussion about some additional package of some size next year, depending upon what the new administration wants to pursue," he said.
Meanwhile, outliers like Congressmen Paul Gosar of Arizona and Mo Brooks of Alabama have publicly insisted Trump is the winner of the election. Gosar constantly discussed the unfounded claim that Dominion voting machines in Arizona, Georgia and other states manipulated the results to ensure a Biden win in those areas—despite evidence that the counties that used those machines voted overwhelmingly for Trump.
When asked by the Post if he'll accept Biden as the legitimate president, Gosar responded: "No, never. Too much evidence of fraud."
Republican Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri, chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, told CNN Sunday that the committee is working with the President-elect to plan the January 20 inauguration at the Capitol.
"We are working with the Biden administration, likely administration, on both the transition and the inauguration," Blunt said.


newsweek--2020-12-05--Minnesota Democratic Official Blasts State GOP Legislative Leaders Suggesting Lawmakers Be Vaccinate

Minnesota Democratic Official Blasts State GOP Legislative Leaders Suggesting Lawmakers Be Vaccinated Early

Michael Howard , a Democratic member of the Minnesota House of Representatives , released a statement on Friday , criticizing comments made by State Senator Paul Gazelka that people who work in the state capitol to be considered essential in terms of COVID vaccine distribution .
According to the Star Tribune , Gazelka made the statement , suggesting legislators and Capitol workers be considered essential , during a forum on Friday .
He spoke about committees and how some met via Zoom or in-person as a hybrid , before speaking about vaccines .
`` I 'm encouraging the vaccines , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after elderly and some of our front-line workers that we think about the people that have to be essential at the Capitol , '' Gazelka said in the forum , shared by Minnesota Public Radio .
`` We 'll see how that goes , but we want some form of a hybrid . ''
A spokeswoman for Gazelka told the Star Tribune that there were `` no formal talks about any plan to vaccinate lawmakers . ''
In a statement received by Newsweek , Howard linked to the audio of Gazelka speaking about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vaccine .
`` To the Republican leaders suggesting that legislators should have priority over other Minnesotans to receive life-saving vaccinations , I ask a simple question—have you no sense of decency ?
This brazen and selfish request is especially galling coming from legislators that have consistently minimized the seriousness of COVID-19 , exacerbating a dangerous and highly contagious disease , '' Howard said .
Howard 's statement continued , speaking about the workers that he felt should be prioritized .
`` Instead of cutting in line , we need to work together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have risked their lives for months fighting on the front lines , the elderly , those with chronic health conditions , our teachers and child care workers who are working around the clock to care for kids , and the food and service workers who are keeping our communities fed through this crisis .
To do otherwise would not only be an egregious lapse in integrity , but a flagrant violation of the public 's trust , '' he said .
In a daily update on Friday , the Minnesota Department of Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The state has seen over 331,000 cases and 3,759 deaths since March .
Other Minnesota lawmakers also weighed in during the forum , explaining how frontline workers should be given immediate attention .
Republican House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt said that while he would `` absolutely '' take the vaccine , he said it was more important to get it to `` those that need it '' like people in nursing homes .
He did mention a possible scenario where some members of the legislature could be vaccinated sooner .
`` At some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the legislature who is themselves high-risk or has someone high-risk living in their household-employees , whatever—if that helps us get back in person sooner , I would support that .
That 's not me necessarily .
I live by myself , and I am not high risk , but I certainly want to make sure we can get back as soon as [ possible ] , '' Daudt said .
Democratic Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent also spoke about not `` being a vector '' and having the legislature gather and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities .
In an statement to Newsweek , Howard said that people across the state reached out to him to express anger at the suggestions by Gazelka and Daudt .
`` I have received e-mails from across the state from Minnesotans who have been appalled that Sen. Gazelka and Rep. Daudt would have the nerve to suggest this .
It 's clearly struck a chord with folks who have sacrificed so much for the good of their fellow Minnesotans only to see their leaders reveal such selfishness , '' he said .
Newsweek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but did not receive a response in time for publication .

Michael Howard, a Democratic member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, released a statement on Friday, criticizing comments made by State Senator Paul Gazelka that people who work in the state capitol to be considered essential in terms of COVID vaccine distribution.
According to the Star Tribune, Gazelka made the statement, suggesting legislators and Capitol workers be considered essential, during a forum on Friday. He spoke about committees and how some met via Zoom or in-person as a hybrid, before speaking about vaccines.
"I'm encouraging the vaccines, as one of the priority groups, after elderly and some of our front-line workers that we think about the people that have to be essential at the Capitol," Gazelka said in the forum, shared by Minnesota Public Radio. "We'll see how that goes, but we want some form of a hybrid."
A spokeswoman for Gazelka told the Star Tribune that there were "no formal talks about any plan to vaccinate lawmakers."
In a statement received by Newsweek, Howard linked to the audio of Gazelka speaking about those in the capitol receiving priority on the vaccine.
"To the Republican leaders suggesting that legislators should have priority over other Minnesotans to receive life-saving vaccinations, I ask a simple question—have you no sense of decency? This brazen and selfish request is especially galling coming from legislators that have consistently minimized the seriousness of COVID-19, exacerbating a dangerous and highly contagious disease," Howard said.
Howard's statement continued, speaking about the workers that he felt should be prioritized.
"Instead of cutting in line, we need to work together to prioritize our health care workers who have risked their lives for months fighting on the front lines, the elderly, those with chronic health conditions, our teachers and child care workers who are working around the clock to care for kids, and the food and service workers who are keeping our communities fed through this crisis. To do otherwise would not only be an egregious lapse in integrity, but a flagrant violation of the public's trust," he said.
In a daily update on Friday, the Minnesota Department of Health reported 5,084 new confirmed COVID cases. The state has seen over 331,000 cases and 3,759 deaths since March.
Other Minnesota lawmakers also weighed in during the forum, explaining how frontline workers should be given immediate attention. Republican House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt said that while he would "absolutely" take the vaccine, he said it was more important to get it to "those that need it" like people in nursing homes. He did mention a possible scenario where some members of the legislature could be vaccinated sooner.
"At some point if we need to vaccinate anybody in the legislature who is themselves high-risk or has someone high-risk living in their household-employees, whatever—if that helps us get back in person sooner, I would support that. That's not me necessarily. I live by myself, and I am not high risk, but I certainly want to make sure we can get back as soon as [possible]," Daudt said.
Democratic Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent also spoke about not "being a vector" and having the legislature gather and then unintentionally spread COVID back to their own communities.
In an statement to Newsweek, Howard said that people across the state reached out to him to express anger at the suggestions by Gazelka and Daudt.
"I have received e-mails from across the state from Minnesotans who have been appalled that Sen. Gazelka and Rep. Daudt would have the nerve to suggest this. It's clearly struck a chord with folks who have sacrificed so much for the good of their fellow Minnesotans only to see their leaders reveal such selfishness," he said.
Newsweek reached out to Gazelka for comment, but did not receive a response in time for publication.


newsweek--2020-12-05--Kamala Harris Says Her Husband Will Be Known as 'Second Gentleman'

Set to make history as the first ever female vice-president , Kamala Harris has hinted at how her husband might be addressed following Inauguration Day .
Until now , spouses of the vice president have all been women and are informally known as the second lady .
The expression is a parallel to the title of First Lady , referring to the wife of the president .
But a female vice president begs the question of just what title will be conferred upon Harris ' husband , Doug Emhoff after January 20 .
CNN 's Jake Tapper broached the topic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upon the subject of her spouse .
`` What should we be calling him ? ''
Tapper asked , `` Is he the second gentleman , is [ he ] the second dude ? ''
Harris replied laughing : `` Well , I think that the term has evolved into the 'second gentleman . '
`` Tapper said : `` I like second dude , but I will defer . ''
Harris went on : `` I think some of his friends are inclined to say that , '' provoking Tapper to respond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second gentleman ? ''
Emhoff , 56 , took a leave of absence from his private law practice DLA Piper in August when President-elect Joe Biden chose Harris , a U.S. senator from California , as his running mate .
The couple met in 2013 and got married in 2014 in what was Harris ' first marriage and Emhoff 's second .
Emhoff has children in their 20s , the Associated Press reported .
Emhoff was a fixture on the campaign trail and will leave the firm to focus on his new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November 7 he tweeted an image of the couple hugging , with the message `` So proud of you . ''
He told PEOPLE in October that any role would not include any professional advice , telling the outlet `` I 'm her husband , that 's it , '' adding , `` She 's got plenty of great people giving her political advice . ''
Spouses of the president and vice president often act as advocates for prominent causes but Emhoff has revealed little about what role he would take .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus on issues involving access to justice , which he became interested in as a young lawyer .
`` There is a lot of symbolism from a man stepping back from his high-powered career in order to support his wife 's career , '' Kim Nalder , a professor of political science who has focused on women and gender at California State University-Sacramento .
`` We 've been waiting for this sort of gender switch for decades now , '' she told the AP .

Set to make history as the first ever female vice-president, Kamala Harris has hinted at how her husband might be addressed following Inauguration Day.
Until now, spouses of the vice president have all been women and are informally known as the second lady. The expression is a parallel to the title of First Lady, referring to the wife of the president.
But a female vice president begs the question of just what title will be conferred upon Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff after January 20.
CNN's Jake Tapper broached the topic during a wide-ranging interview which eventually touched upon the subject of her spouse. "What should we be calling him?" Tapper asked, "Is he the second gentleman, is [he] the second dude?"
Harris replied laughing: "Well, I think that the term has evolved into the 'second gentleman.' "
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff on November 28, in Washington, D.C. Harris told CNN her husband would be known as the "second gentleman." Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images
Tapper said: "I like second dude, but I will defer." Harris went on: "I think some of his friends are inclined to say that," provoking Tapper to respond: "But you'll call him the second gentleman?"
"No, I'll call him honey," Harris quipped.
Emhoff, 56, took a leave of absence from his private law practice DLA Piper in August when President-elect Joe Biden chose Harris, a U.S. senator from California, as his running mate.
The couple met in 2013 and got married in 2014 in what was Harris' first marriage and Emhoff's second. Emhoff has children in their 20s, the Associated Press reported.
Emhoff was a fixture on the campaign trail and will leave the firm to focus on his new role at the White House. On November 7 he tweeted an image of the couple hugging, with the message "So proud of you."
He told PEOPLE in October that any role would not include any professional advice, telling the outlet "I'm her husband, that's it," adding, "She's got plenty of great people giving her political advice."
Spouses of the president and vice president often act as advocates for prominent causes but Emhoff has revealed little about what role he would take. He has indicated that he would like to focus on issues involving access to justice, which he became interested in as a young lawyer.
"There is a lot of symbolism from a man stepping back from his high-powered career in order to support his wife's career," Kim Nalder, a professor of political science who has focused on women and gender at California State University-Sacramento.
"We've been waiting for this sort of gender switch for decades now," she told the AP.


newsweek--2020-12-05--Is 'SNL' on Tonight? Season 46, Episode 7 Host, Musical Guest

It 's been a while , but Saturday Night Live is finally returning with a fresh Season 46 episode this weekend .
The cast and crew took a mini hiatus in November , but now Kenan Thompson , Aidy Bryant , Kate McKinnon , Beck Bennett , Heidi Gardner , Chris Redd and the rest of the gang are set to return to the famous Studio 8H where the show is filmed in front of a live audience inside New York City 's Rockefeller Center .
The upcoming SNL will mark the first of a trio of episodes set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then the show will break again before returning with the winter half of Season 46 sometime in the new year .
For as many weeks they 've missed , fans should expect to see some pretty interesting parodies of all the current events that have happened win American society since the 2020 election .
It 's anyone 's guess if Alec Baldwin , Jim Carrey and Maya Rudolph will appear on the show on Saturday , but it would n't be surprising if they reprised their roles as President Donald Trump , President-elect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , respectively , considering all the voter fraud shenanigans the president and his administration have been spewing as of late .
Nonetheless , it 's sure to be a great show .
We 've rounded up all the info you need to know about the upcoming seventh episode of Saturday Night Live Season 46 below .
It 's been a long time but Jason Bateman is making his big comeback to the SNL set .
The actor has n't appeared on the show since February 2005 .
Looks like Morgan Wallen is finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ singer was originally invited to perform on SNL in October .
However , he was pulled from the show just 72 hours before his set after NBC and the SNL team discovered he attended a University of Alabama football game just days before he was supposed to appear on the show .
Wallen was also captured on video maskless and partying with fans .
Nor was he following social distancing measures .
And since he violated SNL 's strict COVID-19 protocols , the show had to pull the plug on his performance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his best behavior and following coronavirus prevention guidelines so now he will finally get a chance to rock the SNL stage .
The sketch comedy show will air on NBC on Saturday at 11:30 p.m .
ET .
No TV ?
No problem !
As long as you have a functioning smart device you can stream SNL through NBC 's website or app .
Of course , you 'll need a cable provider login to access the stream .
Those with subscriptions like Hulu +Live , YouTube TV , Sling TV and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show through those platforms .
As always , all the best clips of the night will be available for viewing on SNL 's YouTube immediately following the show .
And folks can keep up with all the chatter , memes and SNL commentary on social media by following the hashtag , # SNL .

It's been a while, but Saturday Night Live is finally returning with a fresh Season 46 episode this weekend.
The cast and crew took a mini hiatus in November, but now Kenan Thompson, Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon, Beck Bennett, Heidi Gardner, Chris Redd and the rest of the gang are set to return to the famous Studio 8H where the show is filmed in front of a live audience inside New York City's Rockefeller Center. The upcoming SNL will mark the first of a trio of episodes set to air in the month of December and then the show will break again before returning with the winter half of Season 46 sometime in the new year.
For as many weeks they've missed, fans should expect to see some pretty interesting parodies of all the current events that have happened win American society since the 2020 election. It's anyone's guess if Alec Baldwin, Jim Carrey and Maya Rudolph will appear on the show on Saturday, but it wouldn't be surprising if they reprised their roles as President Donald Trump, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, respectively, considering all the voter fraud shenanigans the president and his administration have been spewing as of late.
Nonetheless, it's sure to be a great show. We've rounded up all the info you need to know about the upcoming seventh episode of Saturday Night Live Season 46 below.
"Saturday Night Live" Musical guest (l-r) Morgan Wallen, host Jason Bateman and Heidi Gardner during Promos in Studio 8H on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Rosalind O'Connor/NBC
Who's hosting?
It's been a long time but Jason Bateman is making his big comeback to the SNL set. The actor hasn't appeared on the show since February 2005.
Who's performing?
Looks like Morgan Wallen is finally making his SNL debut.
The country singer was originally invited to perform on SNL in October. However, he was pulled from the show just 72 hours before his set after NBC and the SNL team discovered he attended a University of Alabama football game just days before he was supposed to appear on the show. Wallen was also captured on video maskless and partying with fans. Nor was he following social distancing measures. And since he violated SNL's strict COVID-19 protocols, the show had to pull the plug on his performance.
But it seems he's been on his best behavior and following coronavirus prevention guidelines so now he will finally get a chance to rock the SNL stage.
Let’s try this again pic.twitter.com/v1CS9c1Kza — morgan wallen (@MorganWallen) November 25, 2020
When does SNL air?
The sketch comedy show will air on NBC on Saturday at 11:30 p.m. ET.
Can SNL be live-streamed?
No TV? No problem! As long as you have a functioning smart device you can stream SNL through NBC's website or app. Of course, you'll need a cable provider login to access the stream. Those with subscriptions like Hulu +Live, YouTube TV, Sling TV and other pay-for streaming services can also watch the show through those platforms.
As always, all the best clips of the night will be available for viewing on SNL's YouTube immediately following the show. And folks can keep up with all the chatter, memes and SNL commentary on social media by following the hashtag, #SNL.