by Lowell
Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Monday, February 6.
- Does Trump Actually Want to Succeed? (“Jim Baker on how to run a White House that works, why the world is so scared right now—and how the new president could stop screwing up.”)
- Republicans denounce Trump’s defense of ‘killer’ Putin (“The president’s remark downplaying the Russian president’s violent history reopens a foreign policy rift with conservatives.” Even worse, Trump claimed the U.S. is no better than Putin’s Russia. Is this guy the Siberian President after all?))
- Tom Price has his finger on the Obamacare destruct button (“The Georgia Republican is on the verge of becoming the Trump administration’s top health care official.” Shuddderrrr…)
- CBS’ John Dickerson Has To Ask VP Pence Three Times Whether “America Is Morally Superior To Russia” (Again, imagine the apoplectic, apocalyptic right-wingnut reaction if this had happened with Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton???)
- For Trump’s travel ban, a lengthy legal battle lies ahead
- Apple, Facebook, Google and 94 other tech companies call travel ban ‘unlawful’ in brief (“In a rare coordinated action, technology companies are planning to step up their opposition to the ban by filing an amicus brief saying President Trump’s executive order restricting immigration is unlawful and discriminatory.”)
- Kerry, ex-CIA officials tell court order will ‘endanger troops in the field’
- The issues all Trump foes can agree on (“It is not partisan or ideological to stand up for long-established norms and values.”)
- Krugman: Springtime for Scammers (“OK, it’s true that our so-called president — hey, if he can say that about a judge who ruled against him, surely we can say that about him — is channeling the racism and bigotry of some ordinary Americans, and in so doing sticking it to squeamish elites that take the Constitution both seriously and literally. But so far his economic policies are all about empowering ethically challenged businesses to cheat and exploit the little guy.”)
- Blow: A Lesson in Black History (” Black History Month began not as a month but a week: Negro History week, the second week of February. It was established in 1926 by noted black historian Carter G. Woodson, and choosing February was no coincidence: It honored the birthdays of Lincoln, who freed the slaves, and Douglass, who helped direct his conscience.”)
- I Was on the National Security Council. Bannon Doesn’t Belong There. (Bannon doesn’t belong in the White House, period. Or anywhere in this administration or any other administration.)
- Trump and Staff Rethink Tactics After Stumbles
- AME bishops sound a battle cry against the Trump administration (“Has anything like this ever occurred with a newly elected president?” Yeah, but Trump has “Bishop” EW Jackson on his side – LOL!)
- Bigger than fake news: Trump’s rise was fueled by a deeper narrative of fake history (“Trump’s lies about crime, Muslims and immigration aren’t meant to make sense — only to confirm his followers’ fears”)
- Trump says Pence will lead investigation into non-existent voter fraud (“The president still won’t back down from his lies about illegal voting.”)
- If you thought Lady Gaga’s halftime show was apolitical, consider the origin of ‘This Land is Your Land’ (“Though many consider the song to be an unblinkingly patriotic anthem — the American flag set-to-music — it was originally conceived as a sarcastic protest song by legendary folk singer and labor agitator Woody Guthrie.”)
- Thanks, Trump! “Saturday Night Live” reclaims its satirical mojo amid a national emergency(“‘SNL’ has found a new satirical urgency in the age of Trump — partly because we know how much he hates it”)
- Editorial: Virginia House GOP erects new voting barrier (“The Virginia House of Delegates voted last week along party lines to advance legislation that, if enacted, would require proof of U.S. citizenship before registering to vote in state elections.”)
- Editorial: How much have Virginia tuitions gone up? Far more than they should have
- With elections ahead, Virginia Republicans look to widen General Assembly’s power
- Va. Senate spending plan slashes $500,000 from the attorney general’s budget as payback for big raises
- Islamic Center of Virginia holds event for community unity
- After a year, Metro chief Paul J. Wiedefeld still faces uphill climb (“Lawmakers give him high marks, but transit riders are still wondering when service will improve.”)
- Virginia college enrollment decline raises perplexing question
- Virginia Senate, House budgets diverge on pay for teachers, faculty, Capitol Police
- “It looks like King Kong was out here”: Cleanup continues in Suffolk after train derailment spills coal, crunches railcars
- Patriots Pull Off Historic Super Bowl Win (“Tom Brady became the first quarterback to win five titles, rallying New England back from a 25-point deficit to defeat Atlanta, 34-28, in the first overtime game in Super Bowl history.”)
- Springlike to start the week, but winter may storm back by Thursday
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