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Melania Stuns In Sparkling White Gown At White House Congressional Ball
11:45 PM 12/15/2018 | Entertainment Katie Jerkovich | Entertainment Reporter Melania Trump definitely turned heads Saturday when she wore a sparkling white gown at the Congressional Ball held at the White House. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to First Lady Melania Trump at the Congressional Ball at White House in Washington on December 15, 2018.
Inside Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Strange Allure Among Conservatives
11:37 PM 12/15/2018 | Editorial William Davis | Contributor If you’ve been paying at least moderate attention, you’d have noticed that the tidal wave of criticism and scrutiny over Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez among conservatives has the just slightest tinge of agreement. It should be strange to no one: Immigration hawks love pointing out how Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, as recently as 2015, felt about how open borders affects unskilled labor (to its detriment).
Temple University Will Not Punish Marc Lamont Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Comments
2:44 PM 12/12/2018 | Education Neetu Chandak | Education and Politics Reporter Temple University’s Board of Trustees condemned professor Marc Lamont Hill’s comments often used by anti-Israel terror groups, but will not punish him, citing free speech protection on Tuesday. Hill, a professor, gave a speech advocating for violence against Israel at the UN commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on Nov. 28.
Celebrate Jennifer Connelly’s Birthday With These Unforgettable Looks
12:14 AM 12/12/2018 | Entertainment Katie Jerkovich | Entertainment Reporter It’s Jennifer Connelly’s birthday on Wednesday. In honor of the 48-year-old actress’ day, we scoured the internet to find her most unforgettable looks on the red carpet and stage to date.
‘She’s Scared’ - Ted Cruz Criticizes Pelosi For Wanting To Turn Cameras Off During White House Meeting
11:12 PM 12/11/2018 | Politics Scott Morefield | Reporter Texas Senator Ted Cruz lauded President Trump’s performance during Tuesday’s Oval Office exchange with Democratic leaders.
Exclusive: TheDCNF Asked Paris Climate Accord Backers If They’d Support Banning Private Jets. Most Didn’t Respond
TheDCNF asked 31 businesses, foundations and individuals agitating for climate action if they’d support banning private jets. Most didn’t respond, including representatives for Al Gore, the father of global warming activism. The U.N. is calling for trillions to meet the Paris climate accord’s goals, so what’s a few thousand private jets?
Melania Makes A Little Girl’s Christmas Dream Come True
6:40 PM 12/11/2018 | Politics Benny Johnson | Columnist, Viral Politics First lady Melania Trump made one little girl’s dream come true Tuesday afternoon, at the annual Toys for Tots toy drive at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, outside Washington D.C. The annual drive is hosted by the United States Marine Corps Reserve and is regularly attended by the first lady in recent administrations. Toys for Tots distributes new toys to needy children around the country.
Clapper, Feinstein Ask For Leniency For Senate Staffer Implicated In Leaking Probe
6:05 PM 12/11/2018 | Investigative Group Luke Rosiak | Investigative Reporter Former Obama Director of National Intelligence James Clapper wrote a letter asking for leniency for the Senate Intelligence Committee’s former security director who pleaded guilty to lying to investigators about his contact with a reporter.
REVIEW: The Go-Anywhere Explorer 240 Powers Anything, For A Long Time
5:44 PM 12/11/2018 | Daily Dealer Jack Kocsis | Director of Commerce Last week, we had the honor of telling our readers about Jackery, the power solution provider that is donating $10 toward California wildfire relief for every sale of the Explorer 240, their flagship power station. This week, we have the pleasure of actually reviewing the Explorer 240.
Google CEO Splashes Cold Water On A Major Russian Meddling Narrative
5:26 PM 12/11/2018 | Tech Chris White | Energy Reporter Google CEO Sundar Pichai appeared to catch Democratic lawmakers off guard Tuesday after disclosing in a congressional hearing the paltry amount of money Russia spent on ads on the 2016 election. Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler asked Pichai about the extent to which Russia used Google to interject itself in that year’s presidential election. Pichai’s answer seemed to genuinely surprise the New York Democrat.
Metaphysical Question Of The Day: Is It Really Charity If You Film Yourself Doing It?
5:09 PM 12/11/2018 | The Mirror Betsy Rothstein | Reporter Who knew Glenn Beck was such a virtuoso trumpet player? The conservative commentator who runs TheBlaze and is said to be worth about $250 million, played Santa this year by paying off all the layaway accounts at a Walmart in North Richland, Texas, according to a report in The Dallas Morning News. He coughed up 27K for this spectacular act of giving.
Slate Magazine Green Lights A Strike By Its Own Employees
5:07 PM 12/11/2018 | Business Tim Pearce | Energy Reporter The editorial workers and writers at the online publication Slate Magazine voted overwhelmingly to allow Slate employees to strike Tuesday. The final vote was 52 to one. Representatives from the Writers Guild of America – East, Slate employees’ union, and company officials are in talks discussing employees’ demands and the timeline of a potential walkout, Bloomberg reported.
Former Disney Star Jordan Pruitt Says She Was Sexually Abused As A Teenager
4:50 PM 12/11/2018 | Entertainment Katie Jerkovich | Entertainment Reporter Former Disney star Jordan Pruitt said that she was sexually abused as a teenager by a man in the entertainment business for “almost two years.” “At just 14 years young, it looked as if all my dreams were coming true. And for the most part, they were.
FITZGIBBONS: Trump’s Alleged Payment To Stormy Daniels Was Perfectly Legal
4:34 PM 12/11/2018 | Opinion Mark J. Fitzgibbons | President of Corporate Affairs, American Target Advertising, Inc. With the Russian collusion probe by Robert Mueller appearing to be a nothing burger, the Trump Derangement Syndrome crowd has turned its focus to the plea deal with former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen and his confession about a campaign finance law violation.
Judge Orders Stormy Daniels To Pay Donald Trump Nearly $300K In Legal Fees
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Stormy Daniels to pay nearly $300,000 in legal fees to President Donald Trump over a defamation lawsuit dismissed on Oct. 15. James Otero, a judge in the Central District of California, ordered Daniels to pay $293,052, just shy of the amount that Trump sought as repayment for legal fees from the case.
Pelosi Calls Out Fox News Reporters - Harris Faulkner Fights Back
4:29 PM 12/11/2018 | Media Amber Athey | Media and Breaking News Editor Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner responded Tuesday afternoon to a jab at her network from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. WATCH: Pelosi spoke at a press conference after a tense White House meeting with President Donald Trump about a looming government shutdown over border wall funding.
Ello Water Bottles Are As Low As $6 Today
4:23 PM 12/11/2018 | Daily Dealer Jack Kocsis | Director of Commerce Do you have a water bottle or travel mug that you are happy with? If not, you have to try these innovative drinkware options from Ello and Zulu. They are as much as 50 percent off today. These are perfect if you are looking for a gift for a college student on your list. Over a dozen options are on sale and can all be seen here.
ESPN Names The Most Dominant Athlete Of 2018. Here’s Who It Is
ESPN has rolled out its most dominant athlete of the year award, and the recipient may come as a surprise. It’s not LeBron James, Tom Brady, or even Lionel Messi. It’s USA Gymnast Simone Biles. Biles, who has four Olympic gold medals and is widely considered the greatest gymnast of all time, has achieved relative dominance in her sports. She was a part of the ‘Final Five,’ the group that won the third team Olympic gold for the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro.
Ben & Jerry’s Stands By The Women’s March Amid Report Of Anti-Semitism In Leadership
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream is standing by their partnership with Women’s March despite a report released Monday night alleging anti-Semitism through the ranks of their leadership structure.
Holiday Tragedy: Reports Of Gunman On The Loose After Opening Fire In French Christmas Market
4:00 PM 12/11/2018 | World Evie Fordham | Politics and Health Care Reporter A gunman is reportedly at large after opening fire at a Christmas market in northeast France, leaving at least one person dead and nine injured Tuesday according to reports. The shooting took place in several crowded locations within the city of Strasbourg near the French-German border, reported The Guardian. The city’s Christmas market draws hundreds of thousands of tourists every year, according to The Independent.
Prepare For Your Christmas Feast With This Deal On Lenox Dinnerware
Having guests over for Christmas dinner this year? Make sure you are prepared to serve the whole crowd. This deal on Lenox dinnerware features several festive options, as well as more understated plates that can be used year-round. Seven different sets are included, all of which can be seen at this link. Lenox Holiday Iced Beverage Glasses, Set of 4 on sale for $20.57 Have a suggestion for a cool product or great deal that you think Daily Caller readers need to know about?
Sundar Pichai Denies Political Bias At Google To Congress After Leaked Communications
3:49 PM 12/11/2018 | Tech Evie Fordham | Politics and Health Care Reporter Republican lawmakers questioned Google over examples of political bias Tuesday on Capitol Hill. Those examples include leaked communications published by The Daily Caller News Foundation that showed the tech giant’s employees debated burying conservative media outlets in Google’s search function.
Save $80 Today As This Cuisinart Cookware Set Is 44 Percent Off
3:43 PM 12/11/2018 | Daily Dealer Jack Kocsis | Director of Commerce Can we all agree that cookware costs too much? High quality pots and pans can set you back hundreds of dollars. As such, it is of paramount importance to look for deals on cookware sets. Today only, this 8-piece Cuisinart cookware set is $80 off. Instead of the $180 it would typically set you back, it will only cost you an even $100.
Report: Pelosi Questions Trump’s ‘Manhood’ After Bitter Oval Office Meeting
3:33 PM 12/11/2018 | Politics Benny Johnson | Columnist, Viral Politics Nancy Pelosi said President Trump had no “manhood” after a bitter and contentious Oval Office meeting in front of press Tuesday. Pelosi reportedly made the remarks to Democratic colleagues after returning from the White House after discussing legislative priorities for the new Congress and hopefully a strategy to avoid a shutdown over the border wall funding.
News Outlet Published Trove Of Documents About Sandy Hook Shooter. Here’s How People Responded
The Hartford Courant published an article containing a myriad of exclusive documents about Sandy Hook shooter Adam Lanza Sunday, prompting an array of responses to the newly published information. Following a five-year battle with the Connecticut Supreme Court, the Hartford Courant obtained over 1,000 pages of documents that include journal entries by Lanza along with a spreadsheet chronicling mass shootings organized by those that incurred the most deaths.
Pelosi Says Trump Wants Shutdown As ‘Christmas Present’ - Corrects Herself To ‘Holiday Present’
3:27 PM 12/11/2018 | Politics Benny Johnson | Columnist, Viral Politics After a contentious Tuesday meeting with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence at the White House, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi corrected herself for saying “Christmas.” Democratic leaders met with Trump in the Oval Office to discuss legislative priorities for the new Congress, hoping to avoid a shutdown over border wall funding.
Dem Rep Complains That He Can’t Understand Foreign Tech Support Workers
3:28 PM 12/11/2018 | Politics Amber Athey | Media and Breaking News Editor Democratic Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen complained during Tuesday’s congressional hearing with Google CEO Sundar Pichai that he calls tech support and has to talk to “somebody I can’t understand.” Cohen started his rant about his struggles with technology by complaining about his inability to properly use all of Google’s features.
House GOP Considering $5 Billion Bill For Border Wall To Defend Trump
3:32 PM 12/11/2018 | Politics Henry Rodgers | Capitol Hill Reporter Republicans in the House of Representatives are considering a $5 billion bill that would fund the border wall President Donald Trump has promised. The legislation comes as Trump met with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Tuesday morning to discuss the possibility of a government shutdown and to see if they could work on a deal to avoid one.
Star Rapper Shocks The World After She Reveals She’s Dating A Registered Sex Offender
It appears that Nicki Minaj is off the market. The female rapper is reportedly rekindling with a former boyfriend but a few things have changed since the last time they dated. Sources close to Nicki told TMZ that the “Anaconda” rapper is dating the same guy she used to date when she was living in Queens, New York back when she was just 16 years old. (RELATED: Nicki Minaj Says She Is Celibate) As far as we know, the man’s name is Kenneth Petty and Nicki has called him one of her first loves.
Scientist ‘Cried For An Hour’ Over Bleached Coral, Global Warming
11:54 AM 08/03/2016 | Energy Michael Bastasch | Energy Editor Coral ecologist Laurie Raymundo said she just couldn’t handle seeing coral reefs near Guam undergo bleaching attributed to man-made global warming.
Power Through Late Nights With This Deal On Keurigs
3:10 PM 12/11/2018 | Daily Dealer Jack Kocsis | Director of Commerce You know what a Keurig is; you don’t need me to tell you. But you may need me to tell you that as part of Amazon’s one-day-only deal on kitchen products, Keurigs are as much as 54 percent off. I think these are the exact ones I had in my dorm room in college. That little machine got me through many a final paper. For only $10 more, you can also get one of two Keurig bundles that come with K-cups to get you started.
Temple Football Coach Unleashes In Epic Pre-Bowl Speech
3:17 PM 12/11/2018 | Sports William Davis | Contributor College football fans now have a reason to be excited about The Independence Bowl. Temple interim head coach Ed Foley gave the media a speech for the ages Tuesday in Shreveport, Louisiana. (RELATED: Report: Alabama Makes New Coaching Hire. Crimson Tide Fans Will Be Thrilled) Mentality.
Pelosi, Schumer Ask Trump To Take Talks Away From Cameras - Trump Refuses
2:51 PM 12/11/2018 | US Scott Morefield | Reporter As Tuesday’s White House talks between President Trump, Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer turned into an on-camera debate on border wall funding, it soon became clear that both Democratic politicians would have been much more comfortable having the discussion away from public view. Talks were going well until Pelosi used the words “Trump shutdown” to describe the government shutdown that could happen if a deal wasn’t reached.
Church Of England To Officially Welcome Transgender People’s New Identity In Ceremony They Swear Isn’t Actually Baptism
3:10 PM 12/11/2018 | World Joshua Gill | Religion Reporter The Church of England advised clergy Tuesday to offer the Affirmation of Baptismal Faith to transgender people, officially honoring their transition to a new identity.
OPINION: Analysis Of Kavanaugh Refusal In Planned Parenthood Case
3:00 PM 12/11/2018 | Opinion Pete Hutchison | President, Landmark Legal Foundation We have our first real indication where Justice Brett Kavanaugh is going to align himself on the U.S. Supreme Court. It is not encouraging for conservatives.
Take Advantage Of This Limited Time Deal On A Steam Mop
2:56 PM 12/11/2018 | Daily Dealer Jack Kocsis | Director of Commerce Today, the theme of Amazon’s one-day-only deals is “Kitchen.” While that means plenty of discounts on kitchen appliances and cookware, there are other offers on items that both inside and outside the kitchen. I am talking, for instance, about this BISSELL steam mop. It cleans and sanitizes all sealed surfaces, including hardwood, ceramic, granite & marble and linoleum.
MLB Pitcher Claims He Would Strike Out Babe Ruth Every Time
3:03 PM 12/11/2018 | Sports William Davis | Contributor Free agent pitcher Adam Ottavino may have a career record of 17-20, but that doesn’t mean he couldn’t easily handle the man widely regarded as the best player in baseball history — at least according to Ottavino. The 33-year-old reliever told MLB.com’s Statcast podcast that Babe Ruth would not be able to play in today’s game.
Save Big On These Sennheiser Bluetooth Headphones
2:38 PM 12/11/2018 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor These Sennheiser HD 4.50 Special Edition wireless noise-canceling headphones are $70 off on Amazon. Sennheiser is one of the undisputed kings of professional audio, and now their special edition version of the HD 4.50 wireless noise-cancelling headphones are on sale for $70 off their normal price tag of $199.95 — coming out to a savings of 35 percent.
Susan Collins Vindicated After Kavanaugh Votes With Liberals On Planned Parenthood Case
2:43 PM 12/11/2018 | Politics Kevin Daley | Supreme Court Reporter GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine expressed satisfaction Monday after Justice Brett Kavanaugh voted with the Supreme Court’s liberal bloc to refuse review of a lower court decision that favored Planned Parenthood. “I certainly do,” Collins told reporters on Capitol Hill when asked if she felt vindicated by Kavanaugh’s move. The case at issue did not bear directly on abortion.
Sajnog: How To Aim A Gun The Right Way
Aiming your gun needs to be done a certain way if you like hitting your target. I think it’s fair to assume you like hitting your target, right? Before you can really understand how to aim a gun, I want to make sure we’re all on the same page about some technical terms. What I’ve just briefly described is a two plane sighting system (think physics, not airplanes). With this system, there are two types of errors you can encounter: angular shift errors and parallel shift errors.
Tea Drinkers Rejoice! This Cool Looking Electric Kettle is Half Off Today
2:30 PM 12/11/2018 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor It’s Kitchen Day in Amazon’s 12 Days of Deals, and this Russell Hobbs Retro Style Electric Kettle is half off. Tea drinkers and French press coffee makers rejoice! This vintage-designed electric kettle from Russell Hobbs is on a serious discount today and today only — down from $80 to $40.
Border Official Corrects Diane Feinstein’s Assertion That Agents Threw Tear Gas At Children
2:30 PM 12/11/2018 | Politics Jason Hopkins | Energy Investigator The commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, where he defended his request for a border wall and fielded criticism from the committees’ Democratic members. At one point during the hearing, Commissioner Kevin McAleenan outright rebuked a claim made by California Sen.
Energy Department Hit With FOIA Lawsuit Over Green Tax Credit Lobbying Campaign
2:22 PM 12/11/2018 | Energy Tim Pearce | Energy Reporter A free market think tank is suing the Department of Energy (DOE) to release records related to a lobbying effort to permanently instate a green energy tax credit that has produced major profits for Wall Street. The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) filed the lawsuit Tuesday.
Christmas Has Come Early With This One-Day Deal On Dozens Of Chef’s Knives
2:19 PM 12/11/2018 | Daily Dealer Jack Kocsis | Director of Commerce This one-day-only deal serves as a great reminder of the old Daily Dealer slogan — you can never have too many knives. Over 2 dozen chef’s knives and knife sets are on sale, sometimes hundreds of dollars off. Try to think of someone who wouldn’t like to unwrap knives on Christmas morning. Can’t do it, can you? I’ve listed a couple of the best bargains below, but check out the entire offering here.
Meghan McCain Chides ‘The View’ Audience For Cheering Against John Kelly
2:24 PM 12/11/2018 | Media Amber Athey | Media and Breaking News Editor ABC’s “The View” host Meghan McCain chided her co-hosts and the audience on Tuesday for attacking White House chief of staff Gen. John Kelly. Kelly, who served as a four-star general in the U.S. Marine Corps and whose son died in combat, is leaving the White House at the end of the year. “The View” hosts celebrated Kelly’s departure and trashed his reputation.
Republican Matt Gaetz Grills Google CEO For Not Investigating Anti-Conservative Employee Bias
2:20 PM 12/11/2018 | Tech Evie Fordham | Politics and Health Care Reporter Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz grilled Google’s CEO at Tuesday’s House Judiciary Committee hearing on Google employees’ alleged political bias. Gaetz pushed Google CEO Sundar Pichai to explain why Google had not investigated whether Google employees had manipulated search tools or other Google products in light of communications like emails about Breitbart that leaked Monday.
While The Media Wonders If Trump Is Putin’s Puppet, The Pentagon And Ukraine Conduct War Games
2:11 PM 12/11/2018 | World Hanna Bogorowski | Reporter Many in the media have been calling President Donald Trump the “puppet” of Russian President Vladimir Putin for what they see as not being tough enough against Moscow, but recent military movements suggest he’s taking action against Putin’s aggression toward Ukraine.
Deontay Wilder Has Some Harsh Words For Floyd Mayweather. Here’s What He Said
2:04 PM 12/11/2018 | Sports William Davis | Contributor Boxer and WBC heavyweight titleholder Deontay Wilder had strong words for Floyd Mayweather. During an interview with Sports’ Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, The “Bronze Bomber,” ripped Mayweather as self-absorbed and threatened by younger, up and coming boxers.
New Jersey Teacher Allegedly Snorts Morphine In Front Of Students
2:04 PM 12/11/2018 | Education Neetu Chandak | Education and Politics Reporter A New Jersey teacher allegedly snorted morphine in front of elementary school students on Dec. 3. Eagleswood Township Elementary School teacher Michael Palladino, 43, allegedly had three morphine tablets on his desk. The tablets were later crushed and a Bic pen was used to snort the powder, NJ.com reported Monday. Morphine is a type of opioid and pain medication.
Carnage, Death, Mayhem: Report Predicts Catastrophe In Event of EMP Attack
1:59 PM 12/11/2018 | Dr. Peter Pry | Contributor A new report by the U.S. Air Force Electromagnetic Defense Task Force (EDTF) called upon the White House this month to take bold and immediate action to protect the nation’s electric grid and other life-sustaining critical infrastructure from electromagnetic threats. According to the group’s report, electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and other electromagnetic threats pose an unprecedented threat to U.S. military power and national survival.
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