"It is one thing for the LA Times to profile Harris and follow her vice presidency closely. After all, she is a politician from California. But this blatant public relations campaign just can't be excused for any serious journalism outlet," McCall said, noting that the Times can’t be expected to cover her fairly going forward. … [Read more...] about L.A. Times’ special Kamala Harris section called out by media critics: ‘Blatant PR campaign’
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The Hill’s 12:30 Report: GOP feels growing sense of regret
A rioter tells a journalist how ‘cool’ the cops were: “I walked in and there [are] just a bunch of people lighting up in some Oregon room … but they were smoking a bunch of weed in there … cops are very cool. They were like, ‘hey guys, have a good night.’” Watch the full description from a rioter outside the Capitol: https://bit.ly/3bmDlKK … [Read more...] about The Hill’s 12:30 Report: GOP feels growing sense of regret
Senate Democrats reintroduce DC statehood bill
“Just like the millions of Americans who voted nationwide and the thousands who organized and voted in Georgia, we are ready to build a more perfect union – one in which all voices are heard, one in which we work together to uplift families in cities, and suburbs, and small towns, and one in which the 712,000 residents of Washington, DC have full access to our nation’s democracy," Bowser said. … [Read more...] about Senate Democrats reintroduce DC statehood bill
Coronavirus live updates: Oakland airport debuts vending machines selling test kits
8:48 a.m. “It will be months” before all can get shots, White House says: More than 47 million coronavirus vaccine doses have been delivered to states nationwide, with 24 million shots so far administered, Andy Slavitt, a senior adviser to the White House COVID-19 Response Team told a news briefing Wednesday. White House officials said some of the vaccine, rather than being administered, is being held in inventory by states for required second doses after people get their first shots. The Biden team is working to understand where the vaccine supplies are “on any given day,” a task hindered by a delay in data reporting, they said. But Slavitt said President Biden, with his stated goal of 1 million shots a day for 100 days, is “pushing for us to view 1 million as the floor, not the ceiling.” Issues with the vaccine supply chain still remain, Slavitt said. “It will be months before everyone who wants a vaccine is able to get one,” he said. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus live updates: Oakland airport debuts vending machines selling test kits
At 80, Vermont’s Sen. Leahy ready to run impeachment trial
Leahy “takes real care of his health," said his former chief of staff Luke Albee. Albee predicted that the senator would be able to handle the job, adding, "He is 80 years old. I'm sure it will be a challenge. And if he's not up to it, he'd say something.” … [Read more...] about At 80, Vermont’s Sen. Leahy ready to run impeachment trial
