Presented by Facebook President Trump Donald Trump Sacha Baron Cohen calls out 'danger of lies, hate and conspiracies' in Golden Globes speech Sorkin uses Abbie Hoffman quote to condemn Capitol violence: Democracy is 'something you do' Ex-Trump aide Pierson planning run for Congress MORE " width="580" height="387" data-delta="1" /> Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Today is Monday, the start of Women’s History Month! Happy March! 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 as March 1 begins: 513,091. As of this morning, 15 percent of the U.S. population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump teases on 2024 run
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‘Not a Good Idea:’ Experts Concerned about Pope Trip to Iraq
VATICAN CITY - Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile health care system and the unavoidable likelihood that Iraqis will crowd to see him. No one wants to tell Francis to call it off, and the Iraqi government has every interest in showing off its relative stability by welcoming the first pope to the birthplace of Abraham. The March 5-8 trip is expected to provide a sorely-needed spiritual boost to Iraq’s beleaguered Christians while furthering the Vatican’s bridge-building efforts with the Muslim world. But from a purely epidemiological standpoint, as well as the public health message it sends, a papal trip to Iraq amid a global pandemic is not advisable, health experts say. Their concerns were reinforced with the news Sunday that the Vatican ambassador to Iraq, the main point person for the trip who would have escorted Francis to all his appointments, tested … [Read more...] about ‘Not a Good Idea:’ Experts Concerned about Pope Trip to Iraq
Syrian Army Says Israel Attacks Areas Around Southern Damascus
CAIRO/AMMAN - The Syrian army said Israel conducted a rocket attack Sunday evening on targets in the vicinity of Damascus. A Syrian army statement said the attack came from the Golan Heights and that it downed most of the missiles. An Israeli military spokesman declined to comment. In a briefing to supporters of his party on Friday, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Israel was taking action "almost weekly" to prevent Iranian entrenchment in Syria. Regional intelligence sources say Iran's Quds Force and the militias it backs have spread in Syria in recent years, including a strong presence in a string of underground bases in the southern outskirts of Damascus. In recent years, Israel has regularly attacked what it says are Iranian-linked targets in Syria and stepped up such strikes this year in what Western intelligence sources describe as a shadow war to reduce Iran’s influence. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government has never publicly acknowledged there are … [Read more...] about Syrian Army Says Israel Attacks Areas Around Southern Damascus
12 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Filson to Brooklinen
Photo-Illustration: retailers The start of March means spring is just days away, and there’s plenty of things to pick up with warmer weather in mind — like a lightweight puffer jacket from Zara, a pair of Clarks moccasins for her, and colorful home essentials to get you feeling brighter, even if the weather’s gray. Filson Tote Bag Without Zipper $130 $195 now 33% off $130 Stylish (without being too fashion-y), functional (without being boring), and guaranteed to only look better with age, this gender-neutral Filson bag ticks all of our boxes for a solid tote. $130 at Nordstrom Rack Buy Eloquii Off-the-Shoulder Balloon-Sleeve Blouse $48 $80 now 40% off $48 We found lots of on-sale clothing from Nordstrom to help you transition into spring — like this tangerine blouse from Eloquii that would look nice with your favorite jeans or a nice pair of shorts when it’s warmer. $48 … [Read more...] about 12 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Filson to Brooklinen