The central question is how directly the US wants to challenge a China that is clearly determined to dominate the region by force of arms, threatening an accidental conflict that could quickly, even catastrophically, escalate. Earlier in his presidency Trump proclaimed his ability to negotiate even the thorniest international problem. But today, fighting for his political life in an election where most polls suggest he is trailing badly, he seems to have no interest in negotiating any stand-still agreement with China in the region or guaranteed free passage of ships of all nationalities through and in the South China Sea. A concept a successor, with nothing more to prove, might be prepared to explore. … [Read more...] about Trump’s risky nose-to-nose challenge to China in the South China Sea
Trump makes fun of reporter
CNN avoids strong jobs report, Ghislaine Maxwell arrest during primetime
"MSNBC's "All In with Chris Hayes" covered both the jobs report and Maxwell's arrest while "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" just covered the arrest, though host Lawrence O'Donnell notably stressed President Trump's past ties to Maxwell and Epstein. "The Rachel Maddow Show" covered neither. … [Read more...] about CNN avoids strong jobs report, Ghislaine Maxwell arrest during primetime
‘Well That Was Quite The Mic Drop’: Harris Faulkner Reacts After Kayleigh McEnany Scolds Reporters
After a weekend of inner-city violence that saw at least six children shot and killed, reporters focused the bulk of their attention on asking questions relating to President Donald Trump’s recent tweet regarding NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace and the Confederate flag at NASCAR events. … [Read more...] about ‘Well That Was Quite The Mic Drop’: Harris Faulkner Reacts After Kayleigh McEnany Scolds Reporters
Trump Calls Bubba Wallace Noose Controversy A ‘HOAX,’ Blasts NASCAR For Banning Confederate Flags
The president also went after NASCAR for banning Confederate flags, tweeting that the combination of the two incidents “has caused lowest ratings EVER.” In fact, Saturday’s Xfinity race was reportedly the highest rated in three years, The Daily Beast’s Lachlan Markay tweeted. … [Read more...] about Trump Calls Bubba Wallace Noose Controversy A ‘HOAX,’ Blasts NASCAR For Banning Confederate Flags
Trump says Democrats want to keep schools shut ‘for political reasons’
"Children learn more in school than just reading, writing and arithmetic," she went on, suggesting that long-term at-home learning can affect children's social and emotional skills, diet, exercise, mental health support "and other things that just cannot be provided online." … [Read more...] about Trump says Democrats want to keep schools shut ‘for political reasons’
