jakeem Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 The Week @TheWeek 10 things you need to know today: 10 things you need to know today: January 20, 2020 Trump is due to submit his written impeachment defense, the Chiefs and the 49ers advance to the Super Bowl, and more theweek.com 7:04 AM · Jan 20, 2020·Sprout Social 1. Trump to unveil his defense against impeachment charges President Trump has a noon deadline on Monday to submit his written defense against impeachment charges before his Senate trial gets fully underway on Tuesday. Trump, only the third U.S. president to face such a trial, refused to cooperate with the impeachment inquiry in the Democratic-controlled House, so the document will amount to his first comprehensive defense against the charges that he abused his power by pressuring Ukraine to investigate Democrats, and tried to obstruct the House investigation. On Saturday, his defense team called the impeachment process "a brazen and unlawful attempt to overturn the results of the 2016 election and interfere with the 2020 election." House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) called the Trump legal team's response "errant nonsense." [Reuters, CBS News] 2. Chiefs, 49ers advance to Super Bowl The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Tennessee Titans 35-24 to win the AFC Championship game on Sunday, earning the team its first spot in the Super Bowl in half a century. The Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers, who defeated the Green Bay Packers 37-20 in the NFC Championship game. The Chiefs came back from a 17-7 deficit in the first half. Kansas City was led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He threw for three touchdowns and a total of 294 yards, including a 60-yard completion to wide receiver Sammy Watkins in the fourth quarter that helped seal the victory. "We're not done yet," Mahomes said. The 49ers earned their trip to professional football's Feb. 2 championship game with help from running back Raheem Mostert, who scored three touchdowns in the first half. [NPR] 3. 2 Honolulu officers killed in shooting near Diamond Head Two Honolulu police officers died in a shooting Sunday at a residence near Diamond Head, a scenic ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Several homes in the area were set on fire. "Our entire state mourns the loss of two Honolulu Police officers killed in the line of duty this morning," Hawaii Gov. David Ige wrote on Twitter, confirming the deaths. "As we express our condolences to their families, friends, and colleagues, let us also come together to help and support those who have been forever changed by this tragedy." The officers came under fire as they were responding to reports of a stabbing. Investigators said the attacker might have used an AR-15 style semiautomatic rifle. The fire prevented police from immediately confirming their belief that the suspect was dead. [ABC News] 4. Gun-rights advocates head to Virginia for major rally Virginia officials braced for possible violence as buses packed with gun-rights advocates began arriving in the capital city of Richmond for a large Monday rally where authorities fear an outburst of violence by white supremacists. Gov. Ralph Northam (D) last week declared a state of emergency in Richmond, and temporarily barred people from carrying firearms on the grounds of the state capitol. Gun-rights advocates, who are planning a peaceful rally, challenged the ban in court, but lost. "Virginians have the right to assemble. And I believe in the right to bear arms. But what we have seen and heard in recent weeks has the potential to go far beyond these constitutionally protected rights," Northam said last week. "We are seeing threats of violence." Organizers said Monday's protests against possible new gun-control legislation could draw 50,000 people. [Richmond Times-Dispatch] 5. Venezuela's Guaidó defies travel ban in global push for support Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó defied a travel ban imposed on him by his country's socialist government, and made a surprise appearance in neighboring Colombia on Sunday. The opposition leader, recognized by the U.S. and dozens of other countries as his nation's rightful president, is scheduled to meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday as part of an international mission to bring new energy to his push to oust Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who claimed re-election last year after a disputed election. From Colombia, Guaidó reportedly plans to travel to the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he is expected to meet with European leaders. President Trump also is expected to be in Davos, but the White House did not immediately say whether he would meet with Guaidó. [The Washington Post] 6. SpaceX completes key safety test of spacecraft for astronauts SpaceX on Sunday successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket and destroyed it after jettisoning a Crew Dragon capsule into the Atlantic Ocean. The mission was a key test of the emergency abort system for the spacecraft the private space company is developing to send astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA, which has been unable to send people into orbit since retiring the Space Shuttle fleet in 2011. The success of Sunday's flight kept SpaceX on track for a flight with astronauts on board as early as April. "I'm super fired up," said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, calling the mission a "surreal" milestone. "It's just going to be wonderful to get astronauts back into orbit from American soil after almost a decade of not being able to do so." [Orlando Sentinel, The Washington Post] 7. Puerto Rico governor fires top officials over stockpiled disaster supplies Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced on Sunday fired the heads of the island's housing and family departments over the discovery of a warehouse full of Hurricane Maria emergency supplies. A day before the ousting of Housing Secretary Fernando Gil and Department of Family Secretary Glorimar Andújar, Vázquez Garced pushed out the director of the U.S Caribbean territory's emergency management agency. The moves came after video was posted on Facebook showing an angry crowd breaking into the warehouse so they could distribute the water bottles, cots, baby food, and other supplies to people affected by recent earthquakes. The supplies were stored in an area where thousands of people sought refuge in shelters after the tremors. [The Associated Press] 8. The New York Times endorses both Warren and Klobuchar for president For the first time ever, The New York Times editorial board endorsed not one but two presidential candidates on Sunday: Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Amy Klobuchar (Minn.). While pushing back on more "radical" ideas of Warren's, "like nationalizing health insurance or decriminalizing the border," the paper's editorial board praised her anti-corruption legislation, and her proposals on housing reform, energy policy, social security expansion, and childcare and education. The board called Klobuchar "a standard-bearer for the Democratic center" and applauded many of her initiatives as well as her long history of success as a lawmaker. The Times acknowledged both "the radical and the realist models" on display within the Democratic field, but said the two women "are the Democrats best equipped to lead that debate." [The New York Times] 9. Bad Boys for Life dominates weekend box office Bad Boys for Life led the domestic weekend box office, bringing in $68.1 million in its debut. It was the second biggest opening ever for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, and for the entire month of January, behind American Sniper. The third installment in the Bad Boys franchise stars Will Smith, one of Hollywood's biggest box-office draws, and Martin Lawrence. Universal's Dolittle, starring Robert Downey Jr., came in second place with a $30 million debut. Award-winning World War I drama 1917 came in third with an estimated $27 million. The film has been nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director (Sam Mendes). [The New York Times] 10. Parasite becomes first foreign film to win top SAG prize Parasite won the SAG award for best ensemble performance in a film, becoming the first foreign film to win the Screen Actors Guild's top prize. In other film categories, Joaquin Phoenix won best actor for his performance in Joker, and Renée Zellweger took the best-actress prize for her performance in Judy. Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood) and Laura Dern (Marriage Story) won for their supporting roles. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel won the prize for best TV comedy series, with one of the show's stars, Tony Shalhoub, winning best actor in a comedy. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, a winner at the Golden Globes and the Emmys, continued her award-season streak by taking home the prize for best actress in a comedy series for her leading role in Fleabag. [CNN, The Hollywood Reporter] Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 NBC Politics @NBCPolitics JUST IN: Bloomberg tells @TODAYshow he’d ‘have to swallow two or three times’ but would vote to convict President Trump. Bloomberg says he'd vote to convict Trump if he were a senator "I’d have to swallow two or three times, but I would say I would vote to convict," said the billionaire former New York mayor. nbcnews.com 7:15 AM · Jan 20, 2020·SocialFlow 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Slate @Slate What happened to the imminent threat? Trump Tells Donors Soleimani Was Killed After “Saying Bad Things About Our Country” The president gave new details of the airstrike that killed Soleimani at a Mar-a-Lago dinner with donors. slate.com 6:35 AM · Jan 20, 2020·SocialFlow 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Slate @Slate “That’s the argument I suppose you have to make if the facts are so dead set against you." Schiff Slams “Absurdist Position” That Abuse of Power is Not Impeachable Alan Dershowitz says that if his argument is successful, there will be no need to call for witnesses during the Senate trial. slate.com 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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jakeem Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 The Hill @thehill @VP @Mike_Pence: "Dr. King was one of the heroes of my youth." #MLKDay 11:41 AM · Jan 20, 2020·Twitter Media Studio 4 Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 David Lazarus @Davidlaz So what happened? 11:45 AM · Jan 20, 2020·Twitter for Android 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bogie56 Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, jakeem said: The Hill @thehill @VP @Mike_Pence: "Dr. King was one of the heroes of my youth." #MLKDay 11:41 AM · Jan 20, 2020·Twitter Media Studio Yeah, I can just see Mike Pence arm-in-arm with Dr. King in the marches for the poor and striking union workers. What a load! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Geoff Bennett @GeoffRBennett I asked White House senior adviser Kellyanne Conway how Trump is observing King Day. Conway said, "Well, I can tell you that the president is preparing for Davos" and she then linked Trump's impeachment to the kinds of injustice that Dr. King fought against. Here’s the full quote: 12:31 PM · Jan 20, 2020·Twitter for iPhone 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Molly Jong-Fast @MollyJongFast President trump has nothing on his schedule to honor Mlk day, that doesn’t mean he won’t but the implication here is that there’s nothing planned which seems very problematic for the president who came to prominence on a racist lie. 11:32 AM · Jan 20, 2020·Twitter for iPhone 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Mike Lupica @MikeLupica Replying to @MollyJongFast He doesn’t want to be a distraction for the gun marchers in Virginia. 12:43 PM · Jan 20, 2020·Twitter for iPhone 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 POLITICO @politico Joe Biden leads the Democratic field in Iowa, according to a new poll released Monday Biden pulls ahead in new Iowa poll There's some indication of fallout for Sanders and Warren over their recent spat. politico.com 10:20 AM · Jan 20, 2020·Hootsuite Inc. Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump I have never seen the Republican Party as Strong and as Unified as it is right now. Thank you! 1:24 PM · Jan 19, 2020·Twitter for iPhone 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Joe Lockhart @joelockhart I never seen the Republican Party so weak. United yes, but weak and hemorrhaging members lead by grifters and cult figures. They are speeding straight ahead but can’t see the cliff. 1:29 PM · Jan 20, 2020 from Brooklyn, NY·Twitter for iPhone 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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jamesjazzguitar Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, TalkTalk123 said: CNN political commentator and former Clinton White House press secretary Joe Lockhart took aim at Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on Wednesday, claiming, he couldn’t “imagine any woman” believing Sanders’ denial of allegations he told Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) a woman couldn’t be elected. “I thought that Bernie Sanders probably had the most difficult night because I think the people who matter most care the most about this electability issue and women not being electable,” Lockhart declared. “And I can’t imagine any woman watching last night and saying, ‘I believe Bernie.’ I think people believe Elizabeth, and his explanation was not great.” https://www.mediaite.com/tv/cnn-all-in-on-blasting-bernie-cant-imagine-any-woman-watching-debate-believed-sanders-denial/ Sad POV for Dems but I'm sure Trump is laughing,,, laughing all the way to re-election! Link to post Share on other sites
Vautrin Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 10 hours ago, jakeem said: Slate @Slate What happened to the imminent threat? Trump Tells Donors Soleimani Was Killed After “Saying Bad Things About Our Country” Doesn't that mean Trump would have to kill himself? Link to post Share on other sites
NipkowDisc Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 2 hours ago, jakeem said: Joe Lockhart @joelockhart I never seen the Republican Party so weak. United yes, but weak and hemorrhaging members lead by grifters and cult figures. They are speeding straight ahead but can’t see the cliff....and what an impartial commenter! 1:29 PM · Jan 20, 2020 from Brooklyn, NY·Twitter for iPhone Link to post Share on other sites
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jakeem Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 4 hours ago, jamesjazzguitar said: Sad POV for Dems but I'm sure Trump is laughing,,, laughing all the way to re-election! And I'm laughing at such a prospect! Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Kaitlan Collins @kaitlancollins President Trump and Vice President Pence just made an unannounced trip to the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington. They stood in front of it for approximately 30 seconds with their heads bowed before turning and leaving without making remarks. 4:47 PM · Jan 20, 2020·Twitter Web App 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 We Wondered Why Not @TyMurphy19 Replying to @kaitlancollins Are you sure about that? Quote Tweet We Wondered Why Not @TyMurphy19 · 2h Lara Trump tweeted the photo on the [top] today The photo on the [bottom] is from last year Same clothes, same flowers. Do you believe Donald really paid tribute To Martin Luther King, Jr today? #MLKDay2020 5:52 PM · Jan 20, 2020·Twitter for Android 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Francesca Chambers @fran_chambers NEW: WH says in release these lawmakers will be on Trump impeachment team: Congressman Doug Collins Congressman Mike Johnson Congressman Jim Jordan Congresswoman Debbie Lesko Congressman Mark Meadows Congressman John Ratcliffe Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Congressman Lee Zeldin 8:18 PM · Jan 20, 2020·Twitter Web App 2 Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Geoff Bennett @GeoffRBennett “We are not planning for them to present statements on the Senate floor,” a senior admin official tells @HallieJackson about the GOP reps on the Trump impeachment team. Instead, “the group will continue to give critical guidance on the case ... and push the message in the media.” 8:35 PM · Jan 20, 2020·Twitter for iPhone 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 CNN @CNN A huge section of warm ocean water in the northeast Pacific Ocean dubbed "the Blob" killed as many as one million seabirds in less than 12 months -- and new "blobs" are now forming off the coast of Washington state and New Zealand A blob of hot water in the Pacific killed a million seabirds As many as one million seabirds died at sea in less than 12 months in one of the largest mass die-offs in recorded history -- and researchers say warm ocean waters are to blame. edition.cnn.com 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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