jakeem Posted April 8 USA TODAY @USATODAY The U.S. coronavirus death toll neared 13,000 early Wednesday, amid contradicting comments from U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams about the deadly force of the virus. Coronavirus live updates: US death toll nears 13K; Los Angeles to require face masks; jubilant... Coronavirus claims beloved singer John Prine. Wuhan celebrates lockdown end. Surgeon General Jerome Powell seems more optimistic. More news Wednesday. usatoday.com 6:45 AM · Apr 8, 2020·SocialNewsDesk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted April 8 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump Will be immediately sending 100 Ventilators to Colorado at the request of Senator Gardner! 8:46 AM · Apr 8, 2020·Twitter for iPhone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted April 8 Jonathan Capehart @CapehartJ Ok, now do New York. 8:59 AM · Apr 8, 2020·TweetDeck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted April 8 Angelo Carusone @GoAngelo Trump tells Hannity he is hooking Boris Johnson up with "potential cures" for Coronavirus that he's aware of. Says these "potential cures" are "very high level," and that he is a merely a "matchmaker." Assures Hannity that his contacts are talking to the PM's doctors right now. 9:54 PM · Apr 7, 2020·Twitter Web App 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted April 8 CNN @CNN Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, a Republican, wore a mask, gloves and other protective gear as he sought to assure voters it was "incredibly safe" to vote in person for Tuesday's election amid the coronavirus pandemic Republican Wisconsin assembly speaker wears protective gear while telling voters they are 'incred... Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, a Republican, wore a mask, gloves and other protective gear as he sought to assure voters it was "incredibly safe" to vote in person for Tuesday's election amid... cnn.com 8:23 PM · Apr 7, 2020·SocialFlow 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted April 8 Josh Marshall @joshtpm I love it when a Wisconsin Republican (house speaker) in a hazmat suit tells me it’s a totally safe day to hold an election... 5:24 PM · Apr 7, 2020·Twitter for iPhone 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted April 8 MSNBC @MSNBC .@JoeNBC: “We need a president in the White House that actually follows the advice of scientists, of doctors, of other people.” Joe: We need a president that follows the advice of scientists, doctors The president removed a top Pentagon official leading the committee tasked with overseeing implementation of the $2 trillion coronavirus law, putting his own pick in place. The panel discusses the... msnbc.com 8:00 AM · Apr 8, 2020·SocialFlow 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arturo Posted April 8 1 hour ago, jakeem said: Vox @voxdotcom Trump claims that his daughter created 10 percent of all the jobs in the United States Trump claims that his daughter created 10 percent of all the jobs in the United States Ivanka, the jobs wizard. vox.com 8:20 AM · Apr 8, 2020·Vox Media She doesn’t even have 10% of the jobs for the people she employs in this country! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arturo Posted April 8 34 minutes ago, jakeem said: Angelo Carusone @GoAngelo Trump tells Hannity he is hooking Boris Johnson up with "potential cures" for Coronavirus that he's aware of. Says these "potential cures" are "very high level," and that he is a merely a "matchmaker." Assures Hannity that his contacts are talking to the PM's doctors right now. 9:54 PM · Apr 7, 2020·Twitter Web App What was the name of that 1979s movie, WHO IS KILLING THE LEADERS OF EUROPE!?! Donald Trump is going to kill Boris Johnson with that unproven drug in which he has some stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bogie56 Posted April 8 Satire from the Borowitz Report Not the news. Experts Recommend Disinfecting Television After Trump Has Been On “If the TV is on your kitchen counter, wipe down the counter and put any dishes and other kitchen items that were exposed to Trump in the dishwasher,” one doctor said. By Andy Borowitz April 7, 2020 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sukhov Posted April 8 https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/07/trump-removes-independent-watchdog-for-coronavirus-funds-upending-oversight-panel-171943 CORONAVIRUS Trump removes independent watchdog for coronavirus funds, upending oversight panel The move comes as Trump makes a broad push against inspectors general scrutinizing his actions. President Donald Trump has upended the panel of federal watchdogs overseeing implementation of the $2 trillion coronavirus law, tapping a replacement for the Pentagon official who was supposed to lead the effort. A panel of inspectors general had named Glenn Fine — the acting Pentagon watchdog — to lead the group charged with monitoring the coronavirus relief effort. But Trump on Monday removed Fine from his post, instead naming the EPA inspector general to serve as the temporary Pentagon watchdog in addition to his other responsibilities. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sukhov Posted April 8 https://jonathanturley.org/2020/04/07/trump-continues-assault-on-inspector-generals-with-removal-of-appointed-corona-spending-ig/ Trump Continues Assault On Inspectors General With Removal Of Appointed Pandemic Spending IG We have previously discussed President Donald Trump’s firing of the intelligence community’s inspector general, Michael Atkinson — a move that many of us criticized (particularly after Trump made it clear that the firing was due to the fact that Atkinson informed Congress of the Ukraine whistleblower complaint). Yesterday, Trump unfairly attacked the Inspector General who authored a critical report on shortages in hospitals dealing with the outbreak. Trump appointed Health and Human Services Inspector General Christi Grimm but attacked her as a deep state hater despite a record of service to both Republican and Democratic Administrations. Now Trump has removed Glenn Fine — the acting Pentagon watchdog — to lead the group charged with monitoring the coronavirus relief effort. Fine is highly respected and appointed by a panel of inspectors general. All of these moves are unwarranted and dangerous attacks on our system of Inspectors General that should be condemned by both parties. The new law specifies that the current inspectors general fill the position to oversee the massive spending on the Coronavirus. That was no reason given for Fine’s removal, which directly contradicts the selection process under the new law. The attack on Grimm was particularly unnerving yesterday. What is interesting is that Admiral Brett Giroir, M.D., offered a convincing rebuttal to the IG criticism by pointing out that it was based on the period of acknowledged shortages — before the impressive distribution of new tests. He also expressed frustration that the IG did not bother to contact him to update such figures. That would have been the perfect response but instead Trump launched into an attack of Grimm by demanding to know who appointed her. It turned out that he appointed her. However, Jonathan Karl also revealed that she served in prior administrations, including the Obama Administration. That led to a renewed attack on her character. Christi Grimm has an impeccable record of service and deserves better than such an ad hominem attack by the President. This is wrong and the President needs to know that it is not acceptable. We have a system of inspectors general that is vital to deterring waste and mismanagement. It is not a popular job, but all citizens benefit from independent and professional figures like Fine and Grimm. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sukhov Posted April 8 1 hour ago, Arturo said: What was the name of that 1979s movie, WHO IS KILLING THE LEADERS OF EUROPE!?! Donald Trump is going to kill Boris Johnson with that unproven drug in which he has some stock. Boris is just as stupid as Trump. He's killing himself because of the "herd immunity" nonsense. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sukhov Posted April 8 https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/491568-court-strikes-down-epa-suspension-of-obama-era-hfc-rule Court strikes down EPA suspension of Obama-era greenhouse gas rule A federal court on Tuesday struck down the Trump administration’s move to s uspend an Obama-era rule that restricted the use of a powerful greenhouse gas, saying the Trump administration did not follow the proper procedure. After the court ruled in 2017 that part of a rule regarding the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) was too far-reaching, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suspended the entire rule without giving the public time to weigh in. A federal court in Washington, D.C., determined in a 2-1 decision that this was unlawful and reversed the EPA’s 2018 action. “EPA had several options by which it could have attempted to address the perceived difficulties associated with implementing our decision,” wrote Judge Sri Srinivasan. “But the one option EPA could not permissibly pursue was the one it chose: promulgating a legislative rule without abiding by notice-and-comment requirements and without invoking any exception to those obligations,” Srinivasan, an Obama appointee, added. Trump appointee Neomi Rao dissented, writing that the agency had “simply interpreted the immediate and necessary consequences of our decision.” The Obama rule in question would have phased down the use of HFCs in appliances. The chemicals are often used in refrigerators and air conditioners. The court decided in 2017 that the federal government was permitted to prevent companies from switching to HFCs, but could not require those that had already switched to using HFCs to make an additional change. “But the one option EPA could not permissibly pursue was the one it chose: promulgating a legislative rule without abiding by notice-and-comment requirements and without invoking any exception to those obligations,” Srinivasan, an Obama appointee, added. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted April 8 NPR Politics @nprpolitics #BREAKING: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is suspending his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Sanders made the announcement during an all-staff conference call. Bernie Sanders Is Suspending His Presidential Campaign The Vermont senator is exiting the 2020 race, bowing to the commanding delegate lead former Vice President Joe Biden has established. npr.org 11:27 AM · Apr 8, 2020·SocialFlow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted April 8 Steven Beschloss @StevenBeschloss This is good news. It will save lives and make it possible to focus on defeating Trump. 11:31 AM · Apr 8, 2020·Twitter for iPhone 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted April 8 Yamiche Alcindor @Yamiche Bernie Sanders is ending his campaign. He will speak at 11:45 a.m. on a livestream. His legacy, in part, is that he pulled the Democratic party farther to the left and twice upended the primary process by demanding progressive ideals be incorporated in big ways. 11:36 AM · Apr 8, 2020·Twitter Web App 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted April 8 Jonathan Lemire @JonLemire With Sanders out and Biden now clearly the likely Democratic nominee, this now frees up another voice: Barack Obama. 11:44 AM · Apr 8, 2020·Twitter Web App 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted April 8 Leslie @diatribestress Replying to @JonLemire 11:47 AM · Apr 8, 2020·Twitter Web App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted April 8 Yamiche Alcindor @Yamiche Bernie Sanders says his movement has won the "ideological struggle" including making "mainstream" the idea of things like free college. Note: Free college is an ideas that Joe Biden has now adopted into his platform. 11:58 AM · Apr 8, 2020·Twitter Web App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted April 8 Kathryn Watson @kathrynw5 Sanders says he will remain on the ballot in the states that still have primaries and continue to gather delegates to influence the convention 12:04 PM · Apr 8, 2020·Twitter Web App 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted April 8 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump Bernie Sanders is OUT! Thank you to Elizabeth Warren. If not for her, Bernie would have won almost every state on Super Tuesday! This ended just like the Democrats & the DNC wanted, same as the Crooked Hillary fiasco. The Bernie people should come to the Republican Party, TRADE! 11:49 AM · Apr 8, 2020·Twitter for iPhone 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted April 8 Eugene Gu, MD @eugenegu Replying to @realDonaldTrump Bernie Sanders may be out but this attempt to turn Sanders supporters against Warren democrats to ignite another contentious civil war within the Democratic party is not going to work. No matter how much in-fighting there may be during primary season, all of that is done now. The choice now is Joe Biden vs Donald Trump. As someone who supported Bernie Sanders during the primary, I will crawl over broken glass to vote for Biden over Trump. This is about stopping the Supreme Court from banning women’s reproductive freedom. It’s about saving our country. 11:55 AM · Apr 8, 2020·Twitter for iPhone 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
