Masks

The Grift: MAGA Anti-Maskers

Jump Back To Reality2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

MAGA Supporters are most often anti-maskers, falsely believing that masks do not work, yet I doubt they would want their surgical team not wearing masks should they need surgery one day. When someone speaks, sneezes or breath, they exhale droplets, masks will minimize the spread of the droplets to others, and reduce inhaling droplets from…

NYT
Politico
AXIOS
BBC

Facing Immigration Backlash, Trump Called Schumer to Cut a Deal

The president and the top Senate Democrat, who are often at each other’s throats, agreed to try to keep the government open and to start talks on new limits on [...]

Judge Orders Release of 5-Year-Old Detained by Immigration Agents in Minnesota

The image of Liam Conejo Ramos, wearing a blue winter hat and Spider-Man backpack while in the custody of immigration agents, fueled outrage across the country. [...]

‘A Terrifying Line Is Being Crossed’: Mayor Jacob Frey on the Turmoil in Minneapolis

The Minnesota Democrat on the battle between his city and the federal government. [...]

Politicians Are Calling the Protests in Minnesota an Insurgency

The term, used to describe war, poses dangers when applied to American political unrest. [...]

Energy Bills Have Soared Recently. How Can States Bring Costs Down?

Energy experts said that governors and legislatures have tools to keep electricity prices from rising further, and might even be able to lower them. [...]

Should Any Programs Help Minority Groups? In Lawsuits, Conservatives Say No.

Lawyers have filed a rush of lawsuits against corporations, law firms, health care companies, art groups and nonprofits. And they are mostly winning. [...]

Draft Epstein Indictment Accused Him of Crimes Against More Than a Dozen Girls

Jeffrey Epstein, who ended up pleading to a much lesser state charge, told one victim that bad things could happen to her if she talked, the 2007 document said. [...]

‘Melania’ Review: 20 Stage-Managed Days in the Life of the First Lady

Directed by Brett Ratner, the documentary shows a woman deeply concerned with her appearance who rarely lets us behind her facade. [...]

Trump Officials Bypass Congress to Push Billions in Weapons Aid to Israel

The move was the third time the Trump administration has tried to expedite arms shipments to Israel by going around the review process for weapons sales. [...]

Release of Three Million Epstein Pages Falls Short, Survivors Say

Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, told reporters on Friday that “there’s a hunger or a thirst for information that I do not think will be satisfied by the review [...]

Elon Musk pours millions more into helping Republicans keep Congress

The tech billionaire, who once said he had “done enough” political spending, remains a significant benefactor for the Republican Party after patching things up with President Donald Trump. [...]

'There’s something bigger going on': State election chiefs rebuff Trump bid to seize voter rolls

Roughly two dozen states have rejected the Trump administration’s request, prompting an unprecedented legal clash between the Justice Department and state election officials. [...]

ICE halted its surge in Maine. The state might not be quick to forget.

Sen. Susan Collins’ announcement of ICE’s drawdown relieved some of the pressure in the blue state. But Democrats still say it’s not enough. [...]

Houston runoff sets up next Democratic generational fight

Saturday’s oddly timed runoff is occurring after months of delays. [...]

‘A pretext to rig the election’: Democrats scramble to block ICE crackdowns near polling sites

Election officials are preparing for the possibility of immigration enforcement activity at or near polling sites in November. [...]

Janet Mills’ first TV ad hits ICE

The ad uses footage of the Maine governor criticizing the agency in a speech this week. [...]

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of [...]

Minnesota Dems are trying to walk a tightrope with Trump

Dems have struck a fragile and uneasy peace with the president. Everyone’s holding their breath. [...]

Sen. Tillis: 'Get the amateurs out of the Oval Office' | The Conversation

Sen. Tillis: 'Get the amateurs out of the Oval Office' | The Conversation lead image [...]

‘Bizarrely and personally lurking’: Gabbard’s appearance at FBI election raid alarms Dems

A White House spokesperson defended Gabbard’s involvement, saying she has a “pivotal role in election security.” [...]

Mike Johnson warned by Jeffries not to count on Democrats' votes to end shutdown

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) issued a warning to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Saturday: You can't rely on Democratic votes to end the partial government shutdown.Why it matters: [...]

Minnesota ICE surge upheld as judge finds 'balance of harms' lacking

The surge of immigration agents into Minnesota can continue, a federal judge ruled on Saturday.Why it matters: The decision is a win for the Trump administration, which has argued that [...]

Brown Berets and Black Panther imagery resurface amid stepped-up ICE enforcement

Groups using the names and imagery of 1970s-era militant movements are reappearing in public protests tied to immigration enforcement, underscoring how intensely ICE raids are reshaping activism in cities.The big [...]

Top Iranian official says progress made towards launching negotiations with the U.S.

A top Iranian security official close to the country's leader said on Saturday that there is progress in efforts to launch negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Why it matters: [...]

"We're in the singularity": New AI platform skips the humans entirely

The tech world is agog (and creeped out) about Moltbook, a Reddit-style social network for AI agents to communicate with each other. No humans needed.The big picture: Tens of thousands [...]

Scoop: Saudi defense minister says Trump not bombing Iran would embolden regime

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman (KBS) said in a private briefing on Friday in Washington that if President Trump doesn't follow through on his threats against Iran, the [...]

Don Lemon released following arrest and Minnesota church protest

Journalist Don Lemon was released from prison on Friday after federal agents arrested him in Los Angeles Thursday evening following backlash over his coverage of an anti-ICE protest in a [...]

Senate passes shutdown fix, extends DHS talks

The Senate passed legislation Friday to separate the fight over ICE funding from the threat of a broader government shutdown.Why it matters: It's a major step toward resolving the partial [...]

Why Wall Street is unhappy with Trump's pick for Fed chair

Some investors aren't happy with President Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh.Why it matters: He hasn't even been confirmed for the job, and there's already tension in the market. [...]

Scoop: Epstein files include "hung like a horse" message to Clinton email

Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell once sent a message to an email address associated with former President Clinton that complimented the size of the recipient's genitals, according to a Trump [...]

Andrew should testify to US Congress, Starmer suggests after new photos

Sir Keir Starmer suggests Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify over his dealings with the convicted sex offender. [...]

Labour pick Angeliki Stogia for Gorton by-election

The councillor was chosen after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was blocked from standing. [...]

Student loan system 'fair and reasonable', says Reeves

The chancellor's defence comes after Martin Lewis called her freeze on student loans "not a moral thing". [...]

Starmer invites Japan PM to UK after Tokyo talks

Sir Keir and Sanae Takaichi discussed ways to strengthen ties between their two nations during the meeting, at the end of the UK prime minister's trip to East Asia. [...]

Labour peer and former FA chairman Lord Triesman dies aged 82

He joined Tony Blair's government in 2004, holding prominent roles in politics until his death. [...]

Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson's partner, released emails show

The emails were published by the US Department of Justice as part of a release running to three million pages. [...]

Government has duty to help pass assisted dying bill, says Leadbeater

Supporters of the proposals are urging Keir Starmer to intervene, as opponents warn against forcing the bill through. [...]

Chris Mason: What Starmer's China reset tells us about his foreign policy

The prime minister has set out his vision - and now begun to match it with actions and overseas visits. [...]

Seven UK Labubu shops to open, after PM's China visit

The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer. [...]

Greens name Gorton and Denton by-election pick

The Green Party's leader on Trafford Council has also worked as a plumber since she was 16. [...]

Trump’s violation of the 14th amendment couldn’t be any clearer — Judge Luttig

Democratic Policies: Championing the Middle Class, the Poor, and Social Equity

The January 6th, 2021 Insurrection

Judge Rejects Trump’s Immunity Argument in Federal 2020 Election

An Insight into Trump’s Behavior: Concerns Over Mental State and Influence”

LOSERS USUALLY LOSE A REMATCH

Masks

The Grift: MAGA Anti-Maskers