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China Strikes A Deal To Get Oil From The Taliban

The Daily CallerJanuary 6, 20230

China Strikes A Deal To Get Oil From The Taliban Jack McEvoy on January 6, 2023 A subsidiary of a Chinese state-run energy firm signed a deal Thursday to extract oil in the Taliban-run Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Xinjiang Central Asia Petroleum and Gas, a subsidiary of the state-run Chinese National Petroleum Corporation, will invest up to $150 million annually, which will increase to $540 million in three years, to pump oil in the Amu River Oil Basin, according to a statement released by the Taliban government. The contract, which represents the Taliban administration’s first international energy deal, was signed

Schiff Claims Addressing Border Crisis ‘A Very Strong Priority’ For Democrats

The Daily CallerJanuary 6, 20230

Schiff Claims Addressing Border Crisis ‘A Very Strong Priority’ For Democrats Harold Hutchison on January 5, 2023 Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California claimed Thursday that Democrats considered addressing the border “a very strong priority” during an appearance on “The View.” “I think it has been a very strong priority, and what we really need is a comprehensive approach to the border that is fair and humane and enforceable, and it’s very hard to do that on a — on a single-party basis,” Schiff said in response to a question from co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin. “We really need to work

D.C. Tried A New Policing Trick To Curb Violent Crime — And Quickly Got Results

The Daily CallerJanuary 5, 20230

Trevor Schakohl on January 5, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Authorities in Washington, DC, launched a task force six months ago in an effort to reduce violence in multiple nightlife centers. As a result, violent crime in those areas has decreased. During the month of June, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the Nightlife Task Force, led by the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), would be addressing busy nightlife corridors on Fridays and Saturdays. In addition to police and Department of Transportation personnel, the task force includes firefighters, emergency services personnel, and alcohol regulators,

Biden Didn’t Attend Pope Benedict’s Funeral — And There Are A Few Different Reasons Why

The Daily CallerJanuary 5, 20230

Biden Didn’t Attend Pope Benedict’s Funeral — And There Are A Few Different Reasons Why Kate Anderson on January 5, 2023 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral was held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Peter’s Basilica in Italy, but President Joe Biden, who is Catholic, did not show up at the funeral and his administration has given conflicting reasons for his absence. The former pope passed away over New Year’s weekend and on Tuesday White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters during a press conference that the president would not be attending in line with the “wishes of the

FORMER REP. JASON LEWIS: No Matter Who Emerges As Speaker, Republicans Must Give Dems A Taste Of Their Own Medicine

The Daily CallerJanuary 5, 20230

FORMER REP. JASON LEWIS: No Matter Who Emerges As Speaker, Republicans Must Give Dems A Taste Of Their Own Medicine Former Rep. Jason Lewis (R-Minn.) on January 4, 2023 Despite a disappointing midterm, Republicans squeaked out a victory in the House — barely. But the chaos in unifying around a speaker, not to mention an obstinate Joe Biden at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue and a Democrat-controlled Senate is already tempering expectations. But Republicans have always looked at power differently than liberals. When Democrats have it they do as much as possible to change society, culture and the country.

PETER ROFF: Democrats Are Throwing Away A Chance To Have Kevin McCarthy In The Palms Of Their Hands

The Daily CallerJanuary 4, 20230

PETER ROFF: Democrats Are Throwing Away A Chance To Have Kevin McCarthy In The Palms Of Their Hands Peter Roff on January 3, 2023 It is axiomatic that Democrats will find a way to profit whenever chaos occurs. It is difficult to understand, therefore, why any of them failed to come to the rescue of California Republican Kevin McCarthy as his bid to become speaker of the House actually started to unravel. It has been clear for days that McCarthy’s plan to lead the chamber has been imperiled by colleagues from within the GOP who have for months been plotting

‘Long Past Time’: Source Behind SCOTUS’ Dobbs Leak Still A Mystery 8 Months Later

The Daily CallerJanuary 4, 20230

‘Long Past Time’: Source Behind SCOTUS’ Dobbs Leak Still A Mystery 8 Months Later Laurel Duggan on January 3, 2023 It has been eight months since the unprecedented leak of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, but the public still has not learned who was behind it. The May 2 leak triggered a wave of protests, many of which occurred in front of the private homes of Supreme Court justices, and one man was charged for the attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh between the leak and the final decision, according to The Washington Post. Chief Justice

‘Nobody Trusts Kevin McCarthy’: Former GOP Rep Predicts McCarthy Will Resign From House Within A Year

The Daily CallerJanuary 4, 20230

‘Nobody Trusts Kevin McCarthy’: Former GOP Rep Predicts McCarthy Will Resign From House Within A Year Harold Hutchison on January 3, 2023 A guest on MSNBC predicted Tuesday that Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California would resign from Congress within a year after he failed to be named speaker after three ballots. “I personally think he’s done, I don’t think there’s a path for Kevin. He may have one last shot behind closed doors, but I think his run of the speakership is probably done, and I would be surprised, Nicolle, if Kevin McCarthy is in the House of Representatives

Newt Gingrich Says House GOP Members Opposing McCarthy Have A ‘Psychological Problem’

The Daily CallerJanuary 3, 20230

Newt Gingrich Says House GOP Members Opposing McCarthy Have A ‘Psychological Problem’ Harold Hutchison on January 2, 2023 Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Monday that Republicans opposing House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s bid for speaker have a “psychological problem.” “I think it’s a psychological problem. These guys, they can’t count straight, they can’t play tic-tac-toe, they can’t accept victory,” Gingrich told “Fox and Friends” host Griff Jenkins. “This is a moment where the Freedom Caucus could claim victory and conservatives could claim victory.” Republican Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona launched an unsuccessful challenge to McCarthy for the nomination of

Big Tech Took A Market Beating In 2022

The Daily CallerJanuary 2, 20230

Big Tech Took A Market Beating In 2022 John Hugh DeMastri on January 1, 2023 It was a difficult year for Big Tech, with the “Big Five” of Amazon, Apple, Google-parent Alphabet, Facebook-parent Meta and Microsoft each ending the year with stock prices down at least 25% amid declining ad revenue, industry-wide layoffs and reduced demand. Apple and Microsoft posted yearly stock declines of roughly 28%, beating the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite stock index which fell roughly 33% on the year, according to Google Finance. Alphabet’s Class A stock and Amazon, on the other hand, lost against the market — with 40% and 50% declines respectively

The Education Department Is Fielding A Record Number Of Racism, Sexism Complaints

The Daily CallerJanuary 2, 20230

The Education Department Is Fielding A Record Number Of Racism, Sexism Complaints Reagan Reese on January 2, 2023 In the past year, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) documented its highest number of discrimination complaints in the nation’s schools, according to The New York Times. From October 2021 to September 2022, the number of discrimination complaints filed to the OCR doubled from the previous year, with nearly 19,000 complaints filed, according to the NYT. A majority of the complaints alleged discrimination on the basis of disability, race or sex, which the OCR credits to the COVID-19 pandemic, “the

CHRIS CHAPPELEAR: Why Does My Congressman Want To Work With Moderate Dems To Get A RINO Speaker?

The Daily CallerJanuary 2, 20230

CHRIS CHAPPELEAR: Why Does My Congressman Want To Work With Moderate Dems To Get A RINO Speaker? Chris Chappelear on January 2, 2023 Editor’s note: Big Tent Ideas always aims to provide balancing perspectives on the hottest issues of the day. In the column below, Nebraska Republican Party State Central Committee member Chris Chappelear questions Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon’s plan to work with Democrats to elect a moderate GOP speaker should House Minority Kevin Leader McCarthy’s speaker bid fail. A counterpoint column can be found here, where Rep. Bacon argues that Republicans should be prepared to work with Democrats should

Half Of The US No Longer Requires A Permit For Concealed Carry

The Daily CallerJanuary 2, 20230

Half Of The US No Longer Requires A Permit For Concealed Carry Bronson Winslow on January 2, 2023 Half of the states in the U.S. no longer require residents to hold a concealed carry permit to carry firearms in public after Alabama, Indiana, Georgia and Ohio passed laws in 2022 removing permit requirements. On Monday, Alabama began enforcing its permitless carry law, becoming the 25th state to do so, while Indiana, Georgia and Ohio also passed laws this year allowing residents to concealed carry firearms without a permit. Over the last two years 10 states have moved to permitless carry, including

DEBRA SAUNDERS: Is McCarthy A RINO?

The Daily CallerJanuary 1, 20230

DEBRA SAUNDERS: Is McCarthy A RINO? Debra J. Saunders on December 31, 2022 RINO stands for Republican in Name Only, although lately the term means something far different than a Republican who votes like a Democrat. For many in the pro-Trump base, it seems, RINO is a Republican who can win elections. Like that’s a bad thing. Now apparently, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy — the man most likely to be speaker when the House votes on Jan. 3 — is a RINO. McCarthy opposes abortion rights, voted to abolish Obamacare and is a 2020 election denier whom former President

Here’s How The Military Dropped Its Standards In 2022 To Address A Major Recruiting Crisis

The Daily CallerDecember 31, 20220

Here’s How The Military Dropped Its Standards In 2022 To Address A Major Recruiting Crisis Micaela Burrow on December 29, 2022 The military’s standards for committed members and new recruits have dropped in 2022 as the services struggle to overcome challenges in filling the ranks. Army recruiting plummeted in 2022, while the remaining services just made their recruiting goals for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, according to Department of Defense (DOD) data shared with the Daily Caller News Foundation. The military is scrambling to adjust policies in a way that attracts more recruits, prompting some lowering of physical fitness

Ohio Teacher Resigns After Former Student Alleges ‘Inappropriate Relationship’ Occurred More Than A Decade Ago

Op-ed ContributorDecember 31, 20220

Reagan Reese on December 30, 2022 HILLIARD CITY, OH – NBC 4 reports that an Ohio teacher resigned on Thursday following allegations of an “inappropriate relationship” with a student. Hilliard City Schools received a report over the holiday break about an “inappropriate relationship” between a former student and Brian Tonti, a former Hilliard Darby High School teacher. After the allegations, Tonti was placed on administrative leave and then resigned at the district’s request. “We are deeply sorry that one of our graduates has been dealing with this, and we appreciate the courage it takes to come forward,” Hilliard City Schools

Students At This College Can Take A Course In ‘Dead White Women’ Next Semester

The Daily CallerDecember 31, 20220

Alexa Schwerha on December 30, 2022 Westminster College, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, will offer a course titled “Dead White Women” during the spring 2023 semester which will analyze society’s “(unhealthy) obsession with the death of white women,” according to the course catalog. The four-credit course is offered in both the film studies and gender studies departments, according to the catalog. The class will study why shows on the Investigation Discovery channel feature the deaths of white women more than the deaths of men. “With programing that holds salacious titles such as Stalked, Last Seen Alive, Surviving Evil, Southern

Here’s How An Air Force Plan To Scrap A Key Spy Plane Could Hurt The US’ Effort To Stop Drugs Coming Across The Border

The Daily CallerDecember 29, 20220

Here’s How An Air Force Plan To Scrap A Key Spy Plane Could Hurt The US’ Effort To Stop Drugs Coming Across The Border Micaela Burrow on December 29, 2022 The U.S. Air Force’s move to fast-track scrapping a spy plane long used for counternarcotics operations could weaken law enforcement’s ability to stifle the flow of drugs coming into the U.S. across the southern border as replacement options remain vague, experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation. The Air Force has accelerated the anticipated timeline to decommission its fleet of twin-engine RC-26 surveillance aircraft used in counter-drug missions, CNN reported

Twitter Suspended A Medical Doctor For Citing COVID Data. He Says There’s More To The Story

The Daily CallerDecember 28, 20220

Twitter Suspended A Medical Doctor For Citing COVID Data. He Says There’s More To The Story John Hugh DeMastri on December 28, 2022 Internal documents show that Twitter’s Site Integrity team had determined that Dr. Andrew Bostom was inappropriately suspended from the platform after he cited self-reported data compiled by health officials. However, Bostom told the Daily Caller News Foundation that he received no communication from Twitter despite filing several appeals, and that he believes his five month suspension — his accounted was reinstated on Christmas — may have been politically motivated. The retired Brown University academic’s account received five

VERONIQUE DE RUGY: A Path To Fiscal Sanity Has Been Revealed To Congress. Will It Listen?

The Daily CallerDecember 28, 20220

VERONIQUE DE RUGY: A Path To Fiscal Sanity Has Been Revealed To Congress. Will It Listen? Veronique de Rugy on December 28, 2022 Dealing with high inflation and an increasingly shaky economy, Americans are forced to make tougher spending choices. With public debt at an all-time high, government should do the same. This feat isn’t that hard now that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released a series of budget options showing Congress how to do it. It’s worth repeating that maintaining spending at the current level is not a viable option. Given the dramatic increase in annual federal government

There’s A Massive Red Flag That Could Spell Disaster For Americans’ Pension Plans

The Daily CallerDecember 28, 20220

There’s A Massive Red Flag That Could Spell Disaster For Americans’ Pension Plans Laurel Duggan on December 27, 2022 U.S. government pension funds currently have the lowest cash holdings since the 2008 financial crisis, and corporate pensions’ cash holdings are barely above the 13-year low they hit in 2021, which could spell disaster in the event of a financial crisis. Over the past 15 years, public pensions had 2.45% cash holdings and private pensions had 2.07% on average, but those have dropped to 1.9% and 1.7% respectively, according to The Wall Street Journal. The figures were higher even in 2008,

REP. JASON SMITH: Dems Put America On A Dangerous Path. Now, House Republicans Must Turn Things Around

The Daily CallerDecember 28, 20220

REP. JASON SMITH: Dems Put America On A Dangerous Path. Now, House Republicans Must Turn Things Around Rep. Jason Smith on December 27, 2022 Two years ago, Democrats began their one-party rule of Washington by passing a massive $2 trillion bill which led to the highest spike in prices in 40 years. That inflation crisis has now stolen nearly two months’ worth of pay from every working American since Joe Biden took the oath of office. With merely days left before Christmas, Democrats capped off their reign by spending yet another $2 trillion in a bill spread across 4,155 pages

China Only Reports A Handful Of COVID Deaths Despite Funeral Homes Overflowing With Body Bags

The Daily CallerDecember 28, 20220

China Only Reports A Handful Of COVID Deaths Despite Funeral Homes Overflowing With Body Bags Micaela Burrow on December 27, 2022 China has reported just a few COVID-19 deaths since the country began lifting its strict lockdown regime in November, but evidence of mass deaths and funerals belies the official numbers, according to The New York Times. Officially, seven people have died since Dec. 7, just after the government reversed the zero-COVID lockdown policy, but evidence from reporters and videos on social media, showing hearses crowding the streets and funeral homes overflowing with body bags, suggests the official count is

DEROY MURDOCK: Mitch McConnell Transformed The Senate GOP Into A Wishing Well For Democrats

The Daily CallerDecember 27, 20220

DEROY MURDOCK: Mitch McConnell Transformed The Senate GOP Into A Wishing Well For Democrats Deroy Murdock on December 26, 2022 As if it were not painful enough for Republicans to watch the vaunted Red Wave merely ripple across their ankles, they now must endure 2022’s final insult: A Red Wave of deficit spending courtesy of lame-duck House Democrats, triumphant Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer of New York and his hillbilly rent boy, Senate GOP “Leader” Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Fiscal responsibility be damned, Democrats are riding one whale of an omnibus spending bill. The $1.7 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023,

Solving America’s Border Crisis Doesn’t Solely Depend On Keeping A Key Trump-Era Policy, Former Officials Say

The Daily CallerDecember 27, 20220

Solving America’s Border Crisis Doesn’t Solely Depend On Keeping A Key Trump-Era Policy, Former Officials Say Jennie Taer on December 26, 2022 Keeping a major Trump-era border policy, known as Title 42, in place is not the blanket solution to America’s illegal immigration crisis, two former Trump administration officials told the Daily Caller News Foundation. The Biden administration attempted to lift Title 42, which was put in place under the Trump administration to expel certain illegal immigrants to prevent the spread of COVID-19, in May before Republican states sued. The order remains in place and the latest court battle with