Amid reported investigations into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Andrew Cuomo Albany Times Union editorial board calls for Cuomo's resignation Another former Cuomo aide accuses him of harassment David Sirota: Media should 'apologize' for early coverage of Cuomo's pandemic handling MORE ’s (D) office handling of statistics around coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes, neighboring New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said Sunday he was “confident” in his state's data. Murphy’s administration, like Cuomo’s, ordered long-term care facilities in the state to admit people who had previously tested positive for the virus at the start of the pandemic. Appearing on CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday, Murphy said “I’m confident in the numbers” “Our health department, our commission, was explicit, black and white, if you re-admit a previously COVID-positive resident, they need to be segregated, they need to be separated, either onto their own floor, their own wing, their own … [Read more...] about New Jersey governor: ‘I’m confident in the numbers’ on nursing home outbreaks
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Democrats near pressure point on nixing filibuster
The Senate is threatening to box in President Biden Joe Biden Biden to sign executive order aimed at increasing voting access Myanmar military conducts violent night raids Confidence in coronavirus vaccines has grown with majority now saying they want it MORE and congressional Democrats, who pledged to enact a bold agenda if given power. With the House passing a slate of big bills and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck Schumer Biden takes victory lap after Senate passes coronavirus relief package Lawmakers demand changes after National Guard troops at Capitol sickened from tainted food Ron Johnson forces reading of 628-page Senate coronavirus relief bill on floor MORE (D-N.Y.) vowing to give them a vote on the floor, Democrats are quickly barreling toward a pressure point on whether to nix the legislative filibuster. Without structural changes in the Senate, progressives warn that many of Biden’s big campaign promises are … [Read more...] about Democrats near pressure point on nixing filibuster
Police Detain Knife-Wielding Man Attempting Stabbing Attack Near Jewish School In France
French police arrested a man after he attempted a stabbing attack outside of a Jewish school and kosher market in Marseille, France on Friday morning. Security guards at the Yavne School in Marseille noticed a suspicious man brandishing a knife outside their premises. Right before the suspect attempted to enter a nearby kosher market, the guards swiftly detained him before he was able to harm anyone, local police told the Associated Press (AP). The area was a hotspot for the local Jewish community where students and parents often buy food and meals before the Sabbath at the nearby kosher market. (RELATED: 40,000 Jews Have Fled France In 10 Years Amid Rising Anti-Semitism) #Marseille : a man armed with a knife was neutralized at the entrance to a Jewish school pic.twitter.com/fInGCcEdCt — Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) March 5, 2021 Attacks targeting Jews, and more broadly antisemitism, is on the rise globally, especially in France. French … [Read more...] about Police Detain Knife-Wielding Man Attempting Stabbing Attack Near Jewish School In France
Lawmakers gird for spending battle over nuclear weapons
Nuclear weapons are emerging as one of the top political brawls in the brewing battle over next year's defense budget. Democrats have been introducing bills to curtail costly nuclear modernization programs, as well writing letters urging President Biden Joe Biden Biden to sign executive order aimed at increasing voting access Myanmar military conducts violent night raids Confidence in coronavirus vaccines has grown with majority now saying they want it MORE to support their efforts. But Republicans are shooting back with their own letters and op-eds calling on Biden to stay the course on programs that largely originated during the Obama administration. They’re also working to pin down Pentagon nominees on where they stand. ADVERTISEMENT The back-and-forth over nuclear modernization is providing a lens into the larger fight that’s taking shape as the Biden administration prepares to present its first defense budget in the spring. Expectations are … [Read more...] about Lawmakers gird for spending battle over nuclear weapons
Sunday shows preview: Manchin makes the rounds after pivotal role in coronavirus relief debate
The Senate’s approval of President Biden ’s sweeping $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill is expected to dominate this Sunday’s talk shows, with a round of appearances from Sen. Joe Manchin Joseph (Joe) Manchin Sunday shows preview: Manchin makes the rounds after pivotal role in coronavirus relief debate Biden takes victory lap after Senate passes coronavirus relief package Schumer insists Democrats unified after chaotic coronavirus debate MORE (D-W.Va.), who over the weekend played a critical role in advancing — and delaying — the legislation. The 50-49 party-line vote on Saturday followed a more than 24-hour session in the Senate, with Democrats resisting attempts from GOP senators to make changes to the legislation. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Steny Hamilton Hoyer Sunday shows preview: Manchin makes the rounds after pivotal role in coronavirus relief debate House to vote on revised COVID-19 bill Tuesday Senate approves … [Read more...] about Sunday shows preview: Manchin makes the rounds after pivotal role in coronavirus relief debate