by Lowell
Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Wednesday, May 31.
- Kabul Bombing Kills at Least 80, Shaking City Center
- Trump’s Insult to History (“The president beat up on NATO and walked away, leaving a leadership vacuum for others to fill.”)
- AP: Trump Has Been Giving World Leaders His Cellphone Number (As Jonathan Chait tweeted, “I just met you, and this breach of diplomatic security protocol is crazy, but here’s my number…”)
- The Radicalization of Mainstream Republicans Continues (“The GOP is slipping off the ledge.” It went off the ledge a long time ago.)
- Trump’s climate conundrum nears a verdict (“U.S. allies say they’re mystified about the president’s intentions for the 2015 Paris agreement — though some aides believe he’ll withdraw.”)
- Kushner tries to pretend everything’s normal (“Trump’s son-in-law is back in the West Wing and continuing to lead meetings despite the rising tide of Russia-related questions.”)
- Recruiting Proves Difficult as Trump Weighs Shake-Up (Why would anyone in their right mind want to work for Trump???)
- Poll: Support for Trump impeachment rises (“Forty-three percent of voters want Congress to begin impeachment proceedings, according to a new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll, up from 38 percent last week.”)
- Trump’s impatience with GOP grows (How about the other way around?)
- Making Enemies Out of Friends (“Trump’s special antagonism toward Germany is stupid and dangerous.”)
- ‘Covfefe’ trends on social media after Trump shares unfinished tweet with typo
- House urged to ‘go ugly early’ (They’ve been ugly from day #1.)
- Trump Officials Brace for Rumored Staff Shake-up
- Russians Think Trump Might Be a Russian Asset, and They Might Be Right
- How Conservatives Awoke to the Dangers of Sean Hannity(“The Fox News host is under attack as never before because many Americans are now forced to take what he says seriously for the first time.”)
- Hannity continues to push Seth Rich conspiracy, targets Rachel Maddow’s advertisers (“Her sin? Covering Trump-Russia.” More evidence Hannity is one of the most heinous people in America.)
- Scott Pelley Has Reportedly Been Ousted from CBS Evening News
- Kathy Griffin Apologizes for Photo With Bloody, Severed Trump Head (a) I have no idea who this idiot is; b) that crap is unacceptable, although the right wing did it all the time with Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, etc.)
- Al Franken, Absurdity Expert, Is a Man for Our Political Times (“The Minnesota senator’s SNL roots are coming in handy.”)
- Trump’s aides are starting to rival their boss when it comes to praising him (They’re doing their best North Korea impression.)
- Investigators Are Right To Be Looking at Michael Cohen
- The Bullshitter-in-Chief (“Donald Trump’s disregard for the truth is something more sinister than ordinary lying.”)
- Turmoil in Washington, DC clouds Virginia’s governor race (“The front-runner for the Republican nomination avoids talk of Donald Trump; the Democrats speak of little else” The latter is absolutely not true; I’ve seen dozens of Perriello town halls and other events, and I’d say 95% of what he’s talked about has NOT been about Trump.)
- Virginia primary a test of Dem mood in Trump era
- All-In: Perriello’s mother says Southside could decide governor’s race
- 2020 hopeful McAuliffe launches anti-Trump ‘Victory Fund’
- To shake up the Democratic Party, progressives turn to a primary race in Virginia (“The battle of pragmatism and passion between Tom Perriello and Ralph Northam in the gubernatorial primary mirrors a larger party divide.”)
- Stewart blasts Gillespie’s work for Tyson Foods (The question is whether any of Corey Stewart’s vitriol, bigotry, etc. is gaining him traction among the VA GOP electorate. We’ll see on June 13, I guess.)
- Environmental groups sue over lack of action on nutrient pollution in Shenandoah River
- Schapiro: Mullins’ death is reminder of changing political landscape (“If Republicans this year have a message problem — largely because Trump makes it difficult to talk about Virginia-centric issues — they also have a problem with their messengers.” Yep, for instance their current party chair, the anti-Semitic “joke” dude.)
- Fairfax school-board member resigns, prompting plans for special election (“Jeanette Hough was elected in 2015 and will leave her post Wednesday.” Bye bye! Now time to elect a Democrat in Hough’s place.)
- Northrop Grumman sues Virginia over alleged breaches in IT contract, seeks $10 million in damages (The fiasco continues…)
- McAuliffe highlights solar project; urges localities to get serious about alternative energy (First, tell Dirty Dominion to get out of the way!)
- Alexandrians’ sewage bills will be going up and up in the next 10 years (“City officials warn that sewer repairs will require at least $264 to $432 more per year from homeowners.”)
- Portsmouth School Board makes “painful cuts,” blames City Council for flat funding
- Editorial: We need big ideas for the coalfields
- Democratic challenger running against Richmond Del. Delores McQuinn reports break-in at Church Hill campaign HQ
- More showers possible today, much nicer tomorrow and Friday
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