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William Barr being sworn in as U.S. Attorney General. (Photo: White House/ Tia Dufour)

AG Barr Seeks Secret Police Powers From Congress Rivaling Nazi Germany

Keith GirardMarch 22, 2020

While the coronavirus rips across the country, largely due to Donald Trump’s ineptitude, Attorney General William Barr is quietly asking Congress for police powers that shred the Constitution....

ADMINISTRATIONJUDICIALLAW

Trump Puts Profit Over Public By Refusing to Use Defense Act to Fight Coronavirus

Keith GirardMarch 20, 2020

Donald Trump is refusing to use a critical federal law that would ramp up production of desperately needed medical supplies, putting profits over the public....

CULTUREPOLITICS

Craigslist Becomes Latest Haven for Coronavirus Scammers, Price-Gougers

Keith GirardMarch 20, 2020

Craigslist.com, the popular online site for the sale of goods and services and the latest haven for coronavirus scammers and price gougers, has come under fire by New York’s attorney general....

ENTERTAINMENT

Trump Steps Up Media War in Effort to Rewrite History of His Coronavirus Failings

Keith GirardMarch 19, 2020

Donald Trump today attacked major media outlets from the conservative Wall Street Journal to the hard-hitting Washington Post in an unfolding campaign to rewrite history and cover-up his early missteps....

BREAKING NEWSPOLITICS

Coronavirus Toilet Paper Hoarding ‘Totally Unnecessary,’ What You Need to Know

Keith GirardMarch 18, 2020

Toilet paper hoarding may be the ultimate iconic symbol of the coronavirus pandemic. But it’s not only “totally unnecessary,” it’s also taking a toll on virgin forests....

CULTURE

Tom Hanks Was First, Now 8 More Celebs Report Coronavirus Infections (Video)

Keith GirardMarch 17, 2020

Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson started a trend when they revealed they had been infected by the Covid-19 virus, otherwise known as the coronavirus. Half a dozens celebs have followed suit....

ENTERTAINMENT

Trump Spins Alternate Reality of Lies, Denials as Coronavirus Crisis Grows

Keith GirardMarch 16, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic grew exponentially around the globe, President Trump spun an alternate reality of lies, deceptions and denials that put tens of thousands of citizens at risk....

BREAKING NEWSCULTUREPOLITICS

Donald Trump oversteps authority by declaring churches 'essential services.' (Photo: ScreenCap)

Trump’s Coronavirus Lies, Deceptions, Denials–In His Own Words

Keith GirardMarch 15, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic grew exponentially around the globe, President Trump spun an alternate reality of lies, deceptions and denials that put tens of thousands of citizens at risk....

ADMINISTRATIONWHITE HOUSE

Broadway, Off-Broadway Likely to Remain Dark for 30 Days… Or More

Keith GirardMarch 14, 2020

Broadway’s bright lights are likely to remain dark for at least 30 days and possibly longer as New York City and the nation grapples with the coronavirus outbreak....

Theater

Broadway bustled before it was closed as a precaution against for the coronavirus pandemic.

Broadway, Off-Broadway Likely to Remain Dark for 30 Days… Or More

Keith GirardMarch 14, 2020

Broadway’s bright lights are likely to remain dark for at least 30 days and possibly longer as New York City grapples with the coronavirus outbreak....

BROADWAYOFF-BROADWAYTheater

Miley Cyrus is one of several musicians canceling shows because of coronavirus. (Photo: Bang ShowBiz)

Coronavirus Cancellations for Musical Acts, Tours, Festivals Mounting

Keith GirardMarch 13, 2020

Musical acts around the globe are canceling or postponing tours and appearances as a result of the coronavirus crisis, which has also knocked out several major music events. ...

MusicPOP

Trump Coronavirus Travel Ban Called ‘Ineffective’ by Johns Hopkins Expert (Video)

Keith GirardMarch 12, 2020

President Trump European travel ban, announced last night (Mar. 11), is unlikely to be effective in preventing the spread of coronavirus, since the illness is already circulating within the U.S. population....

BREAKING NEWSHEALTH

Alex Jones Joins Coronavirus Scammers as New York Warns ‘Cease and Desist’

Keith GirardMarch 12, 2020

Alex Jones is the latest high-profile right-wing pundit to hawk a supposed cure for the coronavirus as scammers flood the market with fake cures, prompting a warning by New York’s Attorney General....

CRIME

Coronavirus Forces Fox News to Confront Reality of Trump’s Bungling

Keith GirardMarch 12, 2020

Donald Trump’s mishandling of the coronavirus crisis is causing a crisis of its own at Fox News and other right-wing media outlets that have long parroted the president or looked the other way at his many gaffs....

CULTUREHEALTHPOLITICS

Amtrak Slams Brakes on 3 New York-Washington Trains; Here’s Latest on Coronavirus

Keith GirardMarch 11, 2020

Amtrak has slammed the brakes on three trains running between New York City and Washington, D.C. but only indirectly because of the coronavirus....

BREAKING NEWSCULTURETRAVEL