by Lowell
Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Tuesday, March 13.
- House Republicans Conclude Pretend Russia Investigation, Declare Trump Innocent (“…if you want Congress to hold a real investigation, or any oversight whatsoever over the executive branch, you need to hope Democrats win the midterm elections.”)
- The Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee Have Turned This into a Farce (“Are you surprised?”)
- Putin faces midnight deadline to explain nerve attack on former spy to UK (Putin and his regime should be international pariahs at this point.)
- ‘I wouldn’t wipe my ass with it’: Ex-CIA analyst rips House GOP intel committee’s ‘no collusion’ report
- House Intel Republican contradicts panel, says Russia tried to help Trump in 2016 (“Rep. Tom Rooney (R-Fla.), a member of the House Intelligence Committee, said on Monday that ‘there is evidence’ showing the Russians attempted to help Trump during the 2016 presidential election, contradicting a draft report from the panel.”)
- Bowing to N.R.A., Trump Abandons Gun Control Promise (Trump is terrified of the NRA.)
- Republicans in House Say No Collusion, but Mueller’s Case Grows (The GOP is totally corrupted.)
- Roger Stone claimed contact with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in 2016, according to two associates
- What to watch in Pennsylvania (“Today’s results in the race between Republican Rick Saccone and Democrat Conor Lamb will provide clues on the midterm season ahead.”)
- GOP seeks to stave off big Dem upset (Remember, this is a deep-red district that shouldn’t even be close, so if Lamb even comes within a few points – let alone wins – it is very bad news for Republicans.)
- Britain Accuses Russia of Poisoning – and Trump Stay Silent
- Nerve agent attack ‘clearly came from Russia’, says Tillerson (“US secretary of state says it is ‘almost beyond comprehension’ that state actor could use such a dangerous substance as Novichok”)
- Republicans abandon tax cut message in Pa. special election (“It’s a sign they think the issue isn’t resonating — potentially a big problem in the midterms.”)
- Springtime for Sycophants (“Peter Navarro, the White House trade adviser, knows to tell President Trump that he’s always right.”)
- The Gun Debate Is Dead (“Trump’s lack of support for gun control means nothing will move.”)
- Stormy Daniels’ ingenious settlement offer to Trump (“Daniels makes Trump an offer he can’t refuse, but has to.”)
- President Trump halts Broadcom takeover of Qualcomm
- Larry Kudlow Emerges as Trump Favorite to Replace Cohn, Sources Say
- Trump evangelicals have sold their souls
(To the devil.) - Trump’s surrender (“No one should be surprised by the president’s monumentally stupid retreat on the issue of guns.”)
- Who’s afraid of the NRA? Trump.
- The Walls Are Closing In on Trump (“Nunes’ ‘investigation’ has shown Washington at its worst. It’s been a pure exercise in protecting Trump, and a low point for the GOP’s reputation as the party of national security.”)
- Papadopoulos says that Trump personally encouraged him to arrange meeting with Putin, new book reports
- EXCLUSIVE: Stormy Daniels’ Pal on Trump: ‘He Would Call All the Time’
- White House officials alarmed at education secretary’s ’60 Minutes’ performance (Why did they nominate her in the first place? She’s completely unqualified.)
- There’s a Lot of News Right Now. Don’t Ignore What’s Happening in Texas. (“There’s a wildness out in the country.”)
- Trump’s Latest Voter Suppression Plan Smells Dictatorial (“Secret Service agents? Homeland Security?”)
- Donald Trump Is Just Another N.R.A. Patsy, but He Can’t Stop the “Never Again” Movement
- As Trump’s Attorney, Michael Cohen’s Loyalty Matters More Than His Lawyering
- Voters May Have an Unwelcome Surprise Waiting for Dave Brat (This is on a Republican website, by the way.)
- Virginia Governor Ralph Northam Signs Far-Reaching Medical Marijuana Expansion Into Law
- Northam says he’ll tweak Va. Metro funding bill (“While Northam did not detail the amendments he will propose in coming weeks, they are not expected to raise additional taxes, but would instead shift funding from sources besides Northern Virginia transportation projects.” Take the money out of crap like taxpayer-funded corporate welfare for fossil fuel companies.)
- Va. Del. Freitas’ speech drew attention — what about votes? (“Calling Freitas an ‘obscure legislator’ who won election narrowly, Rozell said, ‘In one speech he propelled himself into substantially higher name recognition.'” WTOP manages to misuse the words “fiery” and “populist” in this article. #FAIL)
- Avoid detours on DUI laws
- Dominion fails in attempt to bar testimony on pipeline’s potential $2.3 billion hit for ratepayers
- Storm Durham: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
- Surveying the 2019 elections in Loudoun County
- Loudoun Supervisors: State’s Metro Funding Bill Worse Than Nothing
- Fairfax Co. to release findings in harassment investigation on fire department
- Former Social Services employee whose claims went viral intends to sue Roanoke (“Durham said Friday she received a document explaining her termination, with the reasons including performance issues during her six months with the office. Other reasons, by her account, were being arrogant, not paying attention during training, attendance and not being properly dressed. None of those claims were founded, she said.”)
- Was a Roanoke City Department of Social Services Worker Fired Over a Gun Permit? (“The City has no policy or procedure limiting the right of its employees to hold concealed carry permits as authorized by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.”)
- State’s high court to rule if Virginia Beach can hide how it spent legal fees
- LETTER: Minority Rights Coalition must make strides towards equality (“For the MRC to continue to stand for minority rights and equality, rather than hypocrisy, a clear choice must be made”)
- Cold wind today, cool pattern continues through at least the weekend
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