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REP. ILHAN OMAR: “We obviously are now ultimately sending money to less people than the Trump administration"
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BREAKING: Tennessee lawmakers propose bill that would make it a felony to obstruct a highway during a protest and grant immunity to drivers who unintentionally injure or kill people blocking a road.
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NEW: Dalai Lama received his first dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine yesterday.
"In order to prevent some very serious problems, this injection is very, very helpful." - The Dalai Lama
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"In order to prevent some very serious problems, this injection is very, very helpful." - The Dalai Lama
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NEW: Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will be visiting India and likely other Indo-Pacific countries in the second half of March. The focus will be on strengthening ties between the U.S. and India as well as addressing the India-China border conflict.
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BREAKING: The Senate has passed the Covid-19 relief bill by a vote of 50-49
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) was absent due to a family emergency, so VP Kamala Harris did not need to break a tie
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Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) was absent due to a family emergency, so VP Kamala Harris did not need to break a tie
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BREAKING: The Senate has passed the Covid-19 relief bill by a vote of 50-49 Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) was absent due to a family emergency, so VP Kamala Harris did not need to break a tie Follow @Breaking911
The bill will now go back to the House for a vote.
It will likely pass, although it may run into trouble, as some progressives are not happy with the removal of the $15 minimum wage, narrowing of eligibility, and unemployment benefit cuts.
It will likely pass, although it may run into trouble, as some progressives are not happy with the removal of the $15 minimum wage, narrowing of eligibility, and unemployment benefit cuts.
NEW: A Pew Research study of 2,596 adults found bipartisan disapproval toward China.
Notable findings:
- 70% (vs 26% against) in favor of promoting human rights over prioritizing economic relations
- 48% believe limiting China's power and influence is a top priority vs 32% in 2018
- 67% feel "cold" toward China
- 46% (vs 53% against) do not have confidence in Biden dealing effectively with China (his weakest foreign policy issue)
- 54% (vs 34% against) view U.S.-China economic ties negatively
- 82% (vs 15% against) do not trust President Xi to do the right thing in world affairs
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Notable findings:
- 70% (vs 26% against) in favor of promoting human rights over prioritizing economic relations
- 48% believe limiting China's power and influence is a top priority vs 32% in 2018
- 67% feel "cold" toward China
- 46% (vs 53% against) do not have confidence in Biden dealing effectively with China (his weakest foreign policy issue)
- 54% (vs 34% against) view U.S.-China economic ties negatively
- 82% (vs 15% against) do not trust President Xi to do the right thing in world affairs
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NEW: The U.S. and E.U. will temporarily suspend tariffs on "aircraft, wine, food, and other products" for 4 months as both sides work toward negotiating a settlement over Boeing and Airbus subsidies. (NYT)
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NEW CDC REPORT: Mask mandates lower COVID cases by around 1.5% over a two month period
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NEW CDC REPORT: Mask mandates lower COVID cases by around 1.5% over a two month period Follow @Breaking911
Mask mandates decreased death rates by around 1% over a one month period, according to the study
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Mask mandates decreased death rates by around 1% over a one month period, according to the study
The results are inside the margin for statistical error
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Mask mandates decreased death rates by around 1% over a one month period, according to the study
Note: "Daily case and death growth rates before implementation of mask mandates were not statistically different from the reference period"
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Note: "Daily case and death growth rates before implementation of mask mandates were not statistically different from the reference period"
Following the results of this study, the CDC says they will continue recommending mask mandates
NEW: Trump advisor Jason Miller says the former president won't replace Mike Pence on a potential 2024 ticket
"...never once has there been a conversation internally or in a group about doing something different for the VP position for 2024"
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"...never once has there been a conversation internally or in a group about doing something different for the VP position for 2024"
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