by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Saturday, March 23.
- World’s largest oil companies ‘way off track’ on emissions goals, report finds (These people are HORRIBLE.)
- Is This the “Anthropocene” Epoch? Nope, Geologists Say. (It really is, actually.)
- Russia Points to Ukraine as Moscow Attack Death Toll Rises (Definitely do NOT believe anything Putin’s evil government says regarding Ukraine…or much else.)
- Russia detains suspects in an attack that left at least 115 dead in a Moscow concert hall
- ISIS claims responsibility for attack at Moscow-area concert venue that left at least 60 dead
- Islamic State’s deadly Moscow attack highlights its fixation with Russia (“The ISKP regional affiliate has a haven in Afghanistan and carried out recent bombings in Iran, suggesting it has capacity for major atrocities”)
- Who is thought to be behind the Moscow attack? (“Islamic State has claimed responsibility but experts say an affiliate – Islamic State Khorasan Province – is prime suspect”)
- House leaves for a two-week break — without addressing Ukraine aid (“The U.S. ally is running dangerously low on ammunition in its war with Russia. Speaker Mike Johnson said this week’s priority was averting a shutdown and Ukraine will be next.” Inexcusable.)
- Gunmen Kill at Least 60 at Moscow Concert Hall, Russian Officials Say
- Ukraine denies US requested to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries
- Major Russian Assault on Ukraine’s Energy Sector, Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant on Brink of Blackout
- House Dems could have Johnson’s back on ouster threat — if Ukraine aid gets a vote
- Russia and China veto US resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza
- Gaza war: How the crisis is testing the limits of US diplomacy
- In defying Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu is exposing the limits of US power (Netanyahu is truly awful.)
- Kushner’s Gaza remarks are a dark signal for Trump’s second-term policy
- Israeli settlers step up attacks on Palestinian farms, expanding West Bank outposts (A serious, sane Israeli government – unlike the current, far-right freak show – would crack down HARD on this crap.)
- Kate’s cancer revelation throws royal family into fresh turmoil
- I Hope You All Feel Terrible Now (“How the internet—and Stephen Colbert—hounded Kate Middleton into revealing her diagnosis”)
- Kate cancer diagnosis rewrites story of past weeks
- Harry and Meghan wish ‘health and healing’ for Kate
- All-Tolerant Powell Sends Wall Street Into a Buying Frenzy
- Out of control media left Kate with little choice over opening up about health
- Why Did So Many People Believe the Kate Middleton Conspiracy?
- ‘Even stronger’ than imagined: DOJ’s sweeping Apple lawsuit draws expert praise … The Department of Justice’s antitrust division has come into its own, having fil
- ‘A Real Scandal’: Democrats Slam Gas Industry’s Gutting Of Green Building Codes
- Fossil Fuel Lobby Kicks off Disinformation Campaign Against EPA Auto Emissions Rule (Disgusting.)
- U.S. DOE Reports Chart Path for East Coast Offshore Wind to Support a Reliable, Affordable Electricity System
- In a new book, Breyer makes the case for setting originalism aside
- Former Justice Stephen Breyer reflects on ‘unfortunate’ Supreme Court leak before Dobbs abortion ruling
- The Supreme Court’s latest abortion case has an obvious answer
- Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package in early morning vote, ending threat of partial shutdown
- Johnson’s margin drops to one vote as Gallagher heads for early exit
- Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher will resign early, leaving House majority hanging by a thread
- House Republicans had a bad day
- Republicans lash out at Greene over threat to oust Speaker Johnson
- Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson
- Greene threatens to throw House back into chaos with threat to oust Speaker Johnson
- Democrats say they would likely rescue Mike Johnson from ouster
- Trump Kicks Off General Election With Dark Rhetoric, Vows to Help Jan. 6 ‘Hostages’ (“Rather than pivot to the middle, presumptive GOP nominee fires up base, promises controversial pardons to Capitol rioters”)
- New Ad from Team Biden-Harris Illustrates Donald Trump’s Promise to “Terminate” Health Care for Millions (“Trump wants to take us back to a time when health insurance companies could deny coverage to Americans with heart disease or diabetes or asthma.”)
- Is It Finally Donald Trump’s Time to Pay Up? (“The ex-President, triggered by the thought of losing Trump Tower, contemplates a 2024 reckoning.”)
- A Donation to Trump Is a Donation to His Lawyers Before It’s a Donation to His Party
- A Complete Guide to the Criminal and Civil Cases Against Donald Trump
- Trump’s worst enemy is still Trump
- We Have Met the Enemy and He Owns the Valet Booth at Trump Tower (“As we can see, the New York State civil judgment against Donald Trump, totaling roughly $450 million, and Trump’s seeming inability to post a bond for the amount in order to appeal the judgment, is the real deal.”)
- The bloodbath Trump promised has already begun
- For a man so good with money, Trump sure needs a lot of it
- I got my own Trump document dump — and it makes clear why his election interference case is delayed
- Marco Rubio Says He’d Be “Honored” To Serve As Vice President To Guy He Used To Call A “Con Man” (Rubio is an embarrassment and disgrace.)
- California’s Climate Leaders Vow to Hold Fossil Fuel Companies to Account
- Texas Lawmaker Seeks to Improve Texas’ Power Capacity by Joining Regional Grid and Agreeing to Federal Oversight
- NBC hires former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel, who has demonized the press and refused to acknowledge Biden was fairly elected (And with that, NBC “News” is no longer a legitimate network – no better, really, than Fox, OANN, NewsMax, Sinclair, etc.)
- NBC News hires Ronna McDaniel, who played a key role in Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to NBC News
- Fox News’ demands to impeach Biden blew up in the GOP’s face
- House GOP Member Admits Biden Impeachment Vote Is ‘Not Gonna Happen’ (This witch hunt was never legitimate to begin with.)
- George Santos mounts third-party bid for Congress (LOL)
- The Shohei Ohtani Gambling Story Doesn’t Make Sense
- Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani has been caught up in a gambling controversy. He won’t be the last. (“From baseball to March Madness, how gambling is ruining sports.”)
- DC attorney general says Capitals and Wizards can’t leave DC until 2047. Monumental says they can
- Sens. Mark Warner, Tim Kaine Applaud Congressional Passage of Second Bill Needed to Fully Fund Government (Now, “Congress must immediately set its sights on delivering a national security supplemental that provides critically needed assistance to Ukraine in its fight against Russian authoritarianism.”)
- On the 14th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Jen Kiggans Continues Reckless Crusade To Wipe Away Health Care From Millions Of Americans (Also: Kiggans, Trump Poised To Unveil Nationwide Abortion Ban – DCCC)
- The deadline for congressional hopefuls is fast approaching (“Thursday, April 4th is the final deadline for candidates who want to run for Congress this year, which means that the politics for this year’s congressional races have already starting to take shape.”)
- Wittman, McClellan visit US Postal Service center in Sandston as facility undergoes audit
- Youngkin’s first step toward control of health board is anti-abortion pick (The WaPo FINALLY covers this, a week after it happened, and it’s actually a very good reporter – Jenna Portnoy – as opposed to “the usual suspects” mangling Virginia political coverage.)
- Youngkin learning the hard way on dealing with General Assembly on budget
- Top Democrats tell Gov. Youngkin they can’t negotiate while he makes ‘backwards budget’ tour (Youngkin has been – and continues to be – a f’ing disgrace.)
- House leaders say Youngkin is mischaracterizing their arena analysis
- Audio: VA Del. Paul Krizek Says Youngkin Not “Adroit” at Negotiations, Doesn’t Understand How General Assembly Works, “going about this all the wrong way”; “We’ve got to get a…Democratic Governor (Also: “if [Ted Leonsis is] willing to break a lease in DC…that doesn’t bode well for for the [Potomac Yard arena] deal or for Virginia.”)
- Pope & Schapiro: The session is over, but there’s still a lot going on in Richmond
- In Vetoing Probation Reform Aimed at Reducing Recidivism, Youngkin “has ignored Virginia’s values of compassion and second chances.”
- Here’s how Dominion’s wind turbines will look from the Virginia Beach shore
- Updated: Who’s running for Richmond mayor?
- Henrico hosts public hearing on $1.2B FY2025 budget
- D.C.-area forecast: Heavy rain this morning, and winds turn gusty with time
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