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Myanmar’s Military Council announced it has revoked the licenses of five independent media companies in the nation amid reports of armed men ransacking the offices of one of the outlets and the arrest of an editor covering anti-coup protests. Myanmar’s state media reported that the five media companies were Myanmar Now, Khit Thit media, Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), Mizzima, and 7 Day.  DVB, Mizzima and 7 Day are VOA affiliates. The bans affected conventional publications and television, as well as digital platforms. All of the outlets had been extensively covering the ongoing anti-coup protests. From his Facebook page Monday, Mizzima Editor-in-Chief Soe Myint condemned the action and said Mizzima would continue to fight against the military coup and for the restoration of democracy by publishing and broadcasting through a variety of media platforms, including Facebook. Latest Anti-Coup Demonstrations in Myanmar Turn Deadly Blood runs in the streets of … [Read more...] about Myanmar Military Strips Five Media Companies of Licenses

Appearing on The Dean Obeidallah Show on Friday, left-wing MSNBC intelligence analyst Malcolm Nance warned listeners former President Donald Trump will incite a political insurgency that will lead to a terrorist and paramilitary insurgency executed by his followers. Addressing the “greatest time of risk” to our nation from the former president, Nance stated that “when it comes to Trump and his supporters, comes more when [Trump] starts to open his mouth.” MSNBC's @MalcolmNance alarmingly warns on my @SXMProgress show that in future Trump will "incite a political insurgency and it will lead to a terrorist and paramilitary insurgency." pic.twitter.com/6x8Pxxqa9u — (((DeanObeidallah))) (@DeanObeidallah) March 6, 2021 Claiming that as long as Trump’s supporters donate to his Super PAC, the former president “doesn’t give two flying flips” as to how his supporters view what he says, Nance stated. Nance further claims the only way Trump is going to … [Read more...] about MSNBC’s Malcolm Nance: Trump Incitement Will Beget ‘Terrorist, Paramilitary Insurgency’

Presented by the National Shooting Sports Foundation Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Today is Monday and it is International Women’s Day ! We get you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch. Alexis Simendinger and Al Weaver are the co-creators. Readers can find us on Twitter @asimendinger and @alweaver22. Please recommend the Morning Report to friends and let us know what you think. CLICK HERE to subscribe! Total U.S. coronavirus deaths reported as of this mornin g: 525,035. As of this morning, 17.2 percent of the U.S. population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 9.2 percent are fully vaccinated, according to the Bloomberg News global vaccine tracker . The Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package is on the verge of becoming law, pending action by the House and White House in the coming days, as health experts warn that … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by the National Shooting Sports Foundation – Relief bill to become law; Cuomo in trouble

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Gretchen Whitmer Whitmer encourages investigation into Cuomo's conduct Michigan governor touts J&J vaccine after Detroit mayor turns down doses Sunday shows preview: Manchin makes the rounds after pivotal role in coronavirus relief debate MORE (D) said she supports an investigation into fellow Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo Andrew Cuomo Top New York Democrats call on Cuomo to resign Whitmer encourages investigation into Cuomo's conduct Sunday shows: Manchin in the spotlight after pivotal role in coronavirus aid debate MORE of New York following accusations of sexual misconduct in recent weeks. "If accurate and true, I think we have to take action," Whitmer said on CNN on Sunday. "Whatever is appropriate in terms of accountability should follow." Whitmer called the investigation "very serious." ADVERTISEMENT Last week, the New York Attorney General's office announced it would probe allegations of … [Read more...] about Whitmer encourages investigation into Cuomo’s conduct

Rep. Ayanna Pressley Ayanna Pressley Pressley says image of Black custodial staff cleaning up Capitol after Jan. 6 riot 'haunts' her DeJoy apologizes for mail delays while defending Postal Service changes DeJoy set for grilling by House Oversight panel MORE (D-Mass.) said on Wednesday that she is still haunted by images that went viral after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol showing Black custodial staff cleaning up the mess left behind by a mostly white mob, saying the visual was “as metaphorical as it is literal.” “There are many images from the day, including the noose being erected on the west lawn of the capitol, people brandishing trump flags confederate flags, that haunt me,” Pressley said in a discussion with The 19th’s editor-at-large Errin Haines on Wednesday afternoon. “But the one that resonates with me the most is that of the all Black custodial staff cleaning up the mess of this violent white supremacist mob so that we could continue to … [Read more...] about Pressley says image of Black custodial staff cleaning up Capitol after Jan. 6 riot ‘haunts’ her