by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Tuesday, April 11.
- The largest habitat on Earth is finally getting protection (“A new global treaty to conserve the high seas is a giant win for the ocean and its most dazzling creatures.”)
- Does climate breakdown mean we’re doomed? No: if we’re brave, big change can happen fast
- IEA chief slams climate ‘contradictions’ from oil companies
- Climate Change and Poverty Pose Challenge to World Bank
- Interest rates likely to fall to pre-Covid levels, IMF predicts
- Ukraine cities pounded, US scrambles to find source of leaked documents
- How Ukraine Won the War to Keep the Lights On
- Dwindling weapons, leaked Ukraine-Russia docs raise pressure on US government
- Egypt secretly planned to supply rockets to Russia, leaked U.S. document says
- Clues Left Online Might Aid Leak Investigation, Officials Say
- U.S. doubts Ukraine offensive will yield big gains, leaked document says
- Ukrainian prime minister arrives in DC at make-or-break moment
- ‘Pissed off as hell’: US tries to contain leaks fallout with friends and enemies
- The leaked documents on the Ukraine war are chilling
- ‘I’m sick to my stomach’: Pentagon officials shocked by intel leaks
- Vladimir Kara-Murza’s last statement to Russian court: A reckoning will come
- U.S. Deems WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich ‘Wrongfully Detained’ by Russia
- Leaked US intel: Russia operatives claimed new ties with UAE
- Pentagon leak shows S Korea torn on sending Ukraine weapons
- Brazil aims to make a global impact on clean energy innovation
- Israel Generals Give a Stark Warning: Its Enemies Smell Blood
- U.S., Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters
- Why Ireland is so important to Joe Biden
- Why Were Two Female Running Champions Killed in Kenya? (“Iten, a small town in the Great Rift Valley, became the long-distance-running capital of the world. Then, within a span of six months, two élite athletes were found dead.”)
- White House launching $5 billion program to speed coronavirus vaccines
- Biden signs bill ending Covid-19 national emergency
- Less than half say next vehicle is an EV: AP-NORC/EPIC poll
- Only the Republican Party can end our mass shootings epidemic (Which means we have to vote them out of office, because they’ll only make matters WORSE.)
- More than half of Americans have dealt with gun violence in their personal lives
- Key conservative group joins attacks on partnership that improves voter rolls (“Judicial Watch’s move to align with Trump against the Electronic Registration Information Center has been called ‘pure politics’”)
- Congress Members Announce Hearing, Demand Chief Justice Investigate Clarence Thomas’ Trips
- Clarence Thomas Curiously Silent About His Vacation Buddy’s Nazi Fetish
- When Friends in High Places Sit on the Supreme Court (“We have Clarence Thomas to thank for the latest illustration of how the Supreme Court’s outsized power, isolation and virtual immunity from public pressure has made it a magnet for corruption and influence-peddling.”)
- The abortion pill decision proves, yet again, that there’s nothing “pro-life” about Republicans (“Women will still get abortions, but thanks to GOP sadism, the process will just be more painful”)
- The GOP’s silence on guns and abortion is a short-term response with a long-term problem
- Drug Company Leaders Condemn Ruling Invalidating F.D.A. Approval of Abortion Pill (“More than 250 executives said that the decision ignored both scientific and legal precedent and, if it stands, would create uncertainty for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.”)
- Abortion Pill Ruling May Face Headwinds at the Supreme Court
- Pressured by Their Base on Abortion, Republicans Strain to Find a Way Forward
- The Next Stage of the Abortion Pill Case Is a Major Test for These Conservative Judges (“At the 5th Circuit, GOP-appointed judges will have to decide whether their personal and political views outweigh their legal principles.”)
- The Hidden Radicalism Of The Abortion Pill Ruling: A Nationwide Abortion Ban
- Dueling abortion pill rulings put Biden administration in legal pickle
- Judge’s abortion pill decision embraces extreme language and ideology of anti-abortion movement, experts say
- Judge seeks to learn whether Trump will go to his rape trial
- Trump Really Doesn’t Want Mike Pence to Testify About January 6 (“It might have something to do with the former VP’s unique insights into the ex-president’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election—as well as the violent riot that followed.”)
- “The first of a series of indictments”: One week after historic Trump indictment, experts reflect
- Trump Ignores Deadline for Personal Financial Disclosure to F.E.C.
- Donald Trump returning to New York for deposition in $250M civil lawsuit: Sources
- Report: Trump Had to Beg Melania to Be Seen in Public With Him
- Citing Trump’s attacks on ‘hush money’ judge, court keeps E. Jean Carroll rape jury completely anonymous
- House Panel Plans Manhattan Hearing. Bragg Calls It a ‘Political Stunt.’
- Senate Republicans confront 2024 primary challenges and Trump’s influence
- Meet the young Democrats waging war on MAGA from behind enemy lines
- Biden’s Shadow Campaign & the Trump Uncertainty Principle
- Biden says ‘I plan on running in 2024’ – but no formal announcement yet
- Scoop: Nikki Haley campaign memo rips Trump “drama”
- What the Bud Light backlash has in common with today’s Republican Party
- After Matt Taibbi Leaves Twitter, Elon Musk ‘Shadow Bans’ All Of Taibbi’s Tweets, Including The Twitter Files
- NPR Is Stuck On Elon Musk’s Nightmare Ride—and There’s No Off-Ramp In Sight (“The billionaire recently designated NPR as ‘government funded’ a week after labelling it ‘state-affiliated media.’ Meanwhile, other outlets like the BBC and PBS have also gotten caught in the crosshairs.”)
- Elon’s war on Substack
- Elon Musk’s weekend antics could only further crumble Twitter’s brand value
- Louisville gunman opened fire during staff meeting (“The shooter was notified he would be fired from Old National Bank and wrote a note to his parents and friend, source says. Five people were killed.”)
- Gunman livestreamed mass shooting at Louisville bank that left 5 dead and 8 injured, police say
- Ousted Tennessee legislator Justin Jones reinstated after Nashville council vote
- Justin Jones Is Back Where He Belongs: The Statehouse
- Behind the Expulsions of Two State Representatives in Tennessee (“How Republican super-majorities in state legislatures are undermining the democratic process.”)
- Reinstated Tennessee lawmaker Justin Jones says he’ll continue to call for gun reform
- Tennessee Democrats push to bring second expelled lawmaker back to House
- New Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Isn’t Messing Around (“States that respect a woman’s right to choose are going to have to improvise their way around a very organized anti-choice strategy.”)
- ‘People will die’: why is Ron DeSantis loosening gun laws that most Floridians support? (“Bill passed by Republican-controlled state legislature to allow permitless carry reflects a rightward lurch in Florida’s politics”)
- Illustrated Anne Frank book removed by Florida school
- Lauren Boebert accused of ‘coverup’ after son’s car accident (She’s a completely f’ed-up person.)
- Sen. Tim Kaine to visit SWVA to talk mental health, clean energy and more
- “Clarence Thomas’ Billionaire Buddy” with “Vast Collection of Hitler Paintings, Nazi Memorabilia” Gave $40k to Glenn Youngkin, $10k to Winsome Sears (Crow also gave $25k to far-right-extremist and former Virginia AG Ken Cuccinelli, $1k to former Gov. Bob McDonnell)
- GOP mega donor who gifted Thomas’ trips contributed to Youngkin and PACs
- Here’s what to expect from this week’s veto session
- State board of education considers changes to school accreditation (“Youngkin administration officials propose adding pass-rate indicators that don’t consider student growth.”)
- Virginia ag exports soar – and Youngkin’s still selling
- Virginia groups struck a deal on biomass plants. Amendments from Youngkin are more controversial.
- State favors big players in regulating sale of cannabis
- Groups File Legal Challenge to the Mountain Valley Pipeline’s Biological Opinion (“This petition comes a week after the court invalidated a key water permit that would be needed to proceed with construction activities in West Virginia streams and wetlands.”)
- Randall: In Response to Lt. Governor Winsome Sears
- NBC News Reports on Buckingham County, VA GOP’s Vicious Campaign Against Election Officials There, Including Wildly False Accusations of “Treason” (Disturbingly, “thanks to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s 2021 win, Republicans assumed control of all 133 of these boards.”)
- Fairfax Dems Announce Registration Process and Candidates for Non-Partisan Endorsement Caucus (“To vote in this caucus, voters are required to register with FCDC starting April 10th, 2023 at 10 a.m.”)
- Fighting over 348 units: What’s next for Arlington’s pro-housing push?
- Opinion: Work together to reduce Norfolk violent crime
- Democratic candidates for Virginia’s newly draw 11th District have first public forum (“In less than a month people will start casting their votes in the Virginia primaries. Incumbent State Senator Creigh Deeds faced off against challenger and current 57th District Delegate Sally Hudson in their first debate at UVA on Monday night, April 10.”)
- Gov. Glenn Youngkin not giving up on Southwest Virginia SMR goal (Bad idea; these things are way too expensive relative to other options.)
- Mother of 6-year-old Richneck shooter charged; prosecutors look to further investigate security issues (“The mother, whose son shot 25-year-old teacher Abby Zwerner during class on Jan. 6, was charged with felony child neglect and a misdemeanor count of allowing her child to access her unsecured firearm.”)
- D.C.-area forecast: Splendidly mild today then early summer warmth through the weekend
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