French President Macron says most leaders of nations in UN Security Council—including Trump!—have agreed to truce during pandemic…--to break stalemate in Afghan negotiations, NY Times reports US may reduce CIA presence
--Whitney Webb reports that US “Panama-style invasion” of Venezuela is increasingly likely, driven by collapse of American shale oil production
Federal judge in Montana cancels key permit for Keystone XL, with another injunction hearing underway today, amid global oil glut….--attorney Steve Volker is renewing plea for injunction of construction
--EPA strikes again, weakening controls on mercury emissions
--at Shadowproof, Kevin Gosztola recaps opportunistic moves by TrumpCo under fog from pandemic
New reports on wildlife species collapse and melting of Greenland ice show that warming impacts are happening sooner, much faster…--almost a year ago, we interviewed controversial climate scientist Guy McPherson, you can listen here
--Bernie Sanders promoted Green New Deal, and Elizabeth Warren had a plan for climate change; now they’ve both endorsed Biden, who hasn’t changed his weak climate agenda
At another unedited “briefing”, Trump claims absolute power, tries to re-write Constitution, airs propaganda video to re-write his recent history…--the governors Trump claims authority over decline to submit, including a Republican
--California Gov. Newsom ignores Trump, announces alliance with Oregon and Washington to restart West Coast
--while Paula Reid of CBS deserves praise for challenging Der Trumper, the networks allowed Trump to re-write his failures as success in campaign style video
NYT, WashPost and NBC finally report on Tara Reade’s allegations of sexual assault by Joe Biden, and dismiss them outright…--read NY Times report here, WashPost
In strong column, Krugman gets it right—Wisconsin primary is latest debacle that reveals election system corrupted by Republicans…--read Krugman’s column here
--his colleague Jamelle Bouie offers more details
Corporate bailouts are top priority, as shown by Senate and Fed actions, and Trump wants the serfs to resume working despite risks…--Kansas City janitor who used to be an employee was made independent contractor, can’t pay her rent and paltry health insurance ends soon
--globally, first world nations grab meds and supplies, as third world is left to face potentially high death tolls
Sanders did have an uphill climb to catch up with Biden, but his exit at this time is puzzling, distressing…
--PBC opens with detailed recap of the primaries, the efforts to block Sanders, and some of the failings of his campaign
--video clip from Sanders’ statement is here
--Wall Street jumps for joy, 800 points
Acting Navy Secretary Modley was forced to retract his slams on Capt. Crozier, and today resigned after his speech leaked…--you can hear his speech to crew of USS Roosevelt here
--Trump’s revenge streak continues, as one Inspector General is blocked from oversight of the bailout, and HHS IG who Trump didn’t know may be next
--Trump and rich buddies have stock in French pharma firm Sanofi, which makes hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)
After firing Capt. Crozier and IG Atkinson, Trump Muzzles Fauci as he promotes unproven drug that can be fatal…--Friday night, just after saying he won’t be wearing a mask, Trump fires the Inspector General who initiated Ukraine investigation and impeachment
--Capt. Crozier and 153 Roosevelt crew members test positive for Covid
