Trump’s DOJ Secretly Seized Washington Post Journalists’ Phone Records: Report
Trump administration officials were on the hunt for leakers sharing info about Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, according to the Post.
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Chinese booster likely tumbling to Earth in the next 24 hours, and no one knows quite where
On April 29, China’s National Space Administration launched a new heavy lift vehicle capable of taking over 27 tons of payload to Earth orbit. Although, as it turns out, the rocket is capable of more than that. While previous versions of the Long March 5 rocket included a booster that arced into the sea, the new 5b variant has four additional solid boosters.
Judge orders conservative think tank to pay protester $2.4 million as states pass ‘anti-riot’ bills
As Republican officials nationwide look to punish protesters who disagree with them, not everyone is letting the GOPs’ attempt to stifle protest slide. While officials in multiple states have passed bills that grant immunity to drivers whose vehicles strike and injure protesters in public streets, some judges are still forging ahead with prosecutions.
Biden officials release ambitious plan to conserve 30% of lands and water in the United States
On Thursday, the Biden administration released an ambitious and sweeping report, “Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful,” breaking down its hopes to conserve 30% of land and water in the United States by 2030, as reported by Reuters. The Department of the Interior, the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and the Department of Agriculture and Commerce all contributed to the report.
The Atlantic Daily: SpaceX Really Might Change American Spaceflight Forever
Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox.It’s a busy time on Planet Elon. Twitter’s favorite billionaire space-entrepreneur provocateur continues to draw both ire and awe, depending on the day.
Donald Trump Jr. Miffed That Twitter Called His Jimmy Carter Tweet Confusing
The former president’s eldest son wasn’t happy when Twitter said people were confused by his tweet calling Joe Biden “the next Jimmy Carter.
Arizona’s Secretary Of State Targeted By Death Threats Amid Conspiracy-Fueled Ballot Recount
Katie Hobbs has vocally opposed the GOP-led audit of Maricopa County’s 2020 election results. Biden won the county by more than 2 percentage points.
Ohio GOP Censures Rep. Anthony Gonzalez Over Trump Impeachment Vote
Gonzalez and nine other House Republicans voted to impeach Trump following the deadly Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump rioters.
Don’t Fall to Pieces Just Because China’s Rocket Is
There are many unknowns in the field of space exploration.
‘One Oppressive Economy Begets Another’
Sharon Lavigne was teaching a special-education class when her daughter called to tell her about the Sunshine Project. Named for its proximity to Louisiana’s Sunshine Bridge, the operation, helmed by the Taiwanese behemoth Formosa Plastics, was on track to build one of the world’s largest plastic plants. Already the air Lavigne breathed in her native St. James Parish was some of the most toxic in the United States. Now Formosa planned to spend $9.
The Jobs Report Was Shockingly Bad. Please Don’t Overreact.
Republican politicians have already made up their minds about what to do. They—and everyone else—should chill.
The Unfolding Disaster in Arizona
Of all the flaws in the perplexing “audit” of the 2020 election in Maricopa County, Arizona, the hypocrisy shines through most clearly.As Donald Trump and his allies grasped at straws to cast doubt on the results of last year’s presidential race, they settled on a few common complaints.
Top CDC official resigns from post following reassignment
Nancy Messonnier had drawn former President Donald Trump’s ire last year for her early warning about the pandemic.
The GOP’s ‘Critical Race Theory’ Obsession
On January 12, Keith Ammon, a Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, introduced a bill that would bar schools as well as organizations that have entered into a contract or subcontract with the state from endorsing “divisive concepts.” Specifically, the measure would forbid “race or sex scapegoating,” questioning the value of meritocracy, and suggesting that New Hampshire—or the United States—is “fundamentally racist.
Richard Wright’s Novel About Racist Police Violence Was Rejected in 1941; It Has Just Been Published
Nearly 80 years ago, Richard Wright became one of the most famous Black writers in the United States with the publication of “Native Son,” a novel whose searing critique of systemic racism made it a best-seller and inspired a generation of Black writers.
“They Were Tortured”: 4 Families Torn Apart by Trump Are Reunited. 1,000+ Still Separated, Missing.
This week, four parents from Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico were reunited with their children in the United States after being separated under former President Trump’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy. They were the first families to be reunited on U.S. soil since the Biden administration began its reunification process.
Pfizer seeks full FDA approval of its Covid-19 vaccine
Full approval would allow the drugmaker — the first to seek full approval — to market the shot directly to consumers.
Dear Care and Feeding: My Wild Aunt Used to Seem Awesome. But Can I Trust Her With My Kids?
Parenting advice on cool aunts, unwanted pregnancies, and b-day concerns.
Dogecoin Is Surging Again Because Elon Musk Is Going on SNL, and It’s Glorious
The bong-ripping frat of the crypto world is having its moment.
Moderna booster shots effective against Covid variants in early study
The results from a preliminary study are an early sign that booster shots could play a role in future vaccination efforts.
Fauci: The U.S. has a ‘moral obligation’ to help with global pandemic response
The prospect of abandoning vaccine patents to allow broad global production has pitted public health advocates against industry.
Biden shakes up vaccine strategy as he sets new goal
He’s aiming to vaccinate at least 70 percent of adults by July 4 as the pace of vaccinations has been slowing.
I Just Spent 10 Hours Listening to Marriage Advice From a Power Couple That Went Kaput. Whew.
They sold a picture-perfect image right to the end.
Mark Carney on Canada’s economic growth: ‘It’s going to take more than one budget’
“There were elements of growth in the balance from what I can see and understand,” Carney said in a long response that didn’t directly answer the question.
How the Trudeau government plans to meet its climate goals
Chrystia Freeland uses Budget 2021 to reveal Canada’s new emissions target.
Walden Bello Warns of U.S. Warmongering as Tensions Escalate in South China Sea
China topped the agenda Tuesday when foreign ministers from G7 nations met in London. This comes as both China and the United States are accusing each other of escalating tensions in the South China Sea. Last week, the Chinese government claimed there has been a 40% increase of activity by U.S. planes in Chinese-claimed areas since Biden took office. Critics increasingly argue Biden’s policies on China are risk sparking a new Cold War.
News Roundup: Pandemic relief in sight; Fox News has a body count; Ron DeSantis sucks up
In the news today: While the hoped-for “herd immunity” is still in doubt, vaccinations are still expected to make serious headway against the COVID-19 pandemic within the next few months. But will Fox News let it happen? A U.S. Capitol police officer beaten severely by insurrectionists is still pleading with Republican lawmakers to stop downplaying the attack that led to at least five deaths. And Florida’s Gov.
What could be funnier than Trump refusing to pay Rudy when the poor sap needs him the most?
So Rudy “Up From His Head Come a Bubblin’ Crude” Giuliani, who represented Donald Trump in his effort to overturn the 2020 election, is now learning where Trump’s loyalties really lie—i.e., with the Adderall fairies whispering in his ear 24/7 about the impudent hobgoblins trying steal his pouch of magic beans.
Donald Trump doesn’t pay his bills.
Ohio Becomes The Latest State To Introduce A Major Voter Suppression Bill
Like other anti-voting bills being introduced across the country by the GOP, Ohio’s HB 294 would place severe restrictions on ballot drop boxes and absentee voting.