Monday News: Mass Shooting in Las Vegas; Trump Publicly Undercuts Own Secretary of State; “Divert, Divide, Destroy”

by Lowell

Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Monday, October 2.

• At least 20 dead, more than 100 injured in Las Vegas shooting (“The sniper-style gunfire rained down from the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino on Sunday evening, police said. The man, believed to be a ‘lone wolf,’ was killed after authorities confronted him on the 32nd floor of the hotel.”)
• A Mass Shooting at a Country-Music Concert in Las Vegas (“At least 50 people are dead and more than 200 have been injured by gunfire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.”)
• Trump Tweets North Korea Outreach Is a Waste of Time (I can’t even imagine any other president doing something like this. Impeach this guy before he gets us all killed.)
• Blow: Divert, Divide, Destroy (Trump “is using the power of the presidency and the might of the federal government in his own petty game of sticks and carrots. His responses depend solely on whether he, as a person, and his family empire, are being complimented or criticized.”)
• No Laughing Matter: Why Trump’s Words on North Korea Matter
• Trump dismisses criticism of Puerto Rico response as ‘fake news,’ spends afternoon watching golf (“Trump said people who are critical of his response to Puerto Rico are ‘ingrates.'”)
• What Happened in Catalonia? (“Why the independence referendum turned violent”)
• The only thing the Republican Party knows how to do (“Hint: It has to do with taxes and the very, very rich.”)
• The Republican rot runs deeper than Roy Moore (“The ‘establishment wing’ has plenty to answer for.”)
• Sunday political talk shows completely ignored Trump White House officials use of private email accounts (“ABC’s This Week, CBS’ Face the Nation, CNN’s State of the Union, Fox’s Fox News Sunday, and NBC’s Meet the Press all failed to mention Jared Kushner and other Trump officials used private email accounts”)
• NBC’s Joy Reid: “Donald Trump has a particular reflex to attack women, to attack women of color”
• Should Rex Tillerson Resign? (“The president has yet again humiliated his secretary of state. Here’s why it probably doesn’t matter whether he stays or goes.”)
• A Strong Nominee. A Divisive Opponent. But Can Democrats Win in Alabama?
• Why Donald Trump Doesn’t Care About Puerto Ricans (“He promised a government for white America, and he’s fulfilling it.”)
• Congress misses deadline to reauthorize childrens’ health care program (Great job, Republicans – not!!)
• Trump dedicates golf trophy to hurricane victims (Pathetic.)
• Supreme Court set for historic new term (The first full term with the Republicans’ stolen Supreme Court seat.)
• Does Even Mark Zuckerberg Know What Facebook Is? (“The same company that gives you birthday reminders also helped ensure the integrity of the German elections.”)
• Anthem Protests Continue for Second Week, But Lose Steam
• Actually, a Health Care Deal Is Possible (“Two Republican senators are already working with Democrats on a compromise.”)
• Trump’s Justice Department Is Taking On Other Federal Agencies in Court (“This is not normal, even in a change of administration.”)
• Leaked White House Memo Details Puerto Rico Spin: “The Storm Caused These Problems, Not Our Response.”
• Puerto Rico is all our worst fears about Trump coming real (“A real crisis comes and Trump can’t handle it.”)
• Steve Mnuchin: We’re not cutting taxes for rich people. Bernie Sanders: Yes, you are. (Mnuchin, of course, is lying through his teeth.)
• Trump’s Undermining of Rex Tillerson (“The president’s latest tweets question the value of U.S. diplomacy with North Korea.”)
• Kasich: ‘I Certainly Hope’ Roy Moore Doesn’t Represent The GOP’s Future
• Ryan: I Think Trump Is ‘Learning’ When It Comes To Race Issues (Hahahahahahahaha.)
• Rozell: Virginia survey spotlights sharp regional differences in racial attitudes
• Why is Virginia, cradle of America, killing its U.S. history tests? (“My suggestion is that Virginia replace its state history tests with IB exams. You can learn a great deal preparing for one of those even if you flunk it.”)
• Editorial: GO Virginia report for Southside gives ammo to school disparity argument
• Richmond rallies for Puerto Rico with collection of emergency supplies for hurricane relief
• When will Pulse construction end? VDOT, city and GRTC can’t say for sure
• Humane Society adoption center relieves overcrowding at Pr. William shelter (“Group recently took in 30 dogs and 16 cats displaced after Hurricane Irma.”)
• Steady warming trend brings back the 80s by Thursday