msnbc--2020-12-31--Police were warned about the Nashville bomber. Here's why he wasn't stopped.

We have more questions than answers about the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville , Tennessee — and now the biggest question of all may be whether the incident , which knocked out regional telecommunications , could have been prevented .
Despite a public statement by a Tennessee state law enforcement director that suicide bomber Anthony Quinn Warner was “ not on our radar , ” we ’ ve subsequently discovered that he should have been .
Nashville police department ’ s prior knowledge of Warner ’ s interest in bombs raises issues about what that department specifically did to address @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facts indicate it ’ s time to consider enhancing police departments ’ capacity to protect us — because even when you see a threat on your radar , you may not be able to address it .
What ’ s needed is an expansion of the “ red flag ” or “ extreme risk ” law concept , already in place in many states to address concerns of potential gun violence , to include reports of bomb-making and possession of bomb components .
At first , proposed “ red flag ” ordinances were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upon the Second Amendment right to bear arms .
But so far , implementation of these laws has proved to save lives , and to reduce suicides , while not unduly depriving constitutional rights .
More than one year before the Christmas bombing , Warner ’ s girlfriend told police of her concern that Warner frequently talked about bomb-making .
Police officers met with the girlfriend at her home on Aug. 21 , 2019 .
Police then went to Warner ’ s house , knocked on his door , but there was no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers saw a recreational vehicle on the property and wires connected to an alarm sign on the front door .
They also observed “ several security cameras.
” Yet , as a police spokesman said in a statement , the police “ saw no evidence of a crime and had no authority to enter his home or fenced property.
” The girlfriend ’ s lawyer also represented Warner , and he told officers later that he would “ not allow his client to permit a visual inspection of the RV.
” The officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ requested that the FBI trace Warner ’ s name .
Neither the FBI nor the Department of Defense found any reference to Warner in their data bases .
And that was the end of that .
It wasn ’ t solely Warner ’ s girlfriend who reported concerns about bomb-making .
Warner ’ s own lawyer , who , again , also represented the girlfriend , shared his own concerns with the police .
The attorney told officers that Warner “ frequently talks about the military and bomb making , ” and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is capable of making a bomb.
” After the tragedy of the 9/11 terror attacks , threat resolution became a rigorous discipline in federal law enforcement , the intelligence community , and a handful of major city police departments — including the NYPD , LAPD and the New Jersey State Police .
In those agencies and departments , threat inquiries don ’ t stop simply because no one answers a knock on a door , or because a lawyer says you can ’ t look at a vehicle .
In those agencies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports must reach the desk of a ranking supervisor , who then takes personal responsibility for signing off on whether a threat is or is not resolved .
In those agencies , it ’ s not likely that a credible threat concern reported by two people — one of whom is the lawyer for the person of interest — would be deemed “ resolved ” after merely knocking on a door and looking around the property .
In fact , in those departments , an entire threat response structure exists , separate from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Intelligence analysts trace social media postings , assess evidence of recent purchases and gun permits , and detectives talk to neighbors , family and co-workers .
Training , organizational structure and protocol all play a role in getting it right when it comes to threat resolution .
However , criticizing the performance of one department , in one event , isn ’ t particularly helpful if we want to move forward on ensuring that our police have no alibi for not thoroughly running to ground an articulated threat .
In fact , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas morning when they took seriously the threat of the parked RV , the audio recording of an evacuation warning and began evacuating the area .
The real question here is what would have happened a year ago , if the police had additional options available to them ?
Such options exist right now in the form of “ red flag ” laws in at least 19 states and the District of Columbia — but only for concerns related to potential gun violence .
In those states , laws authorize courts to issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowing the police to temporarily confiscate firearms from people who are deemed by a judge to be a danger to themselves or others .
Often , the request for the order will come from relatives or friends concerned about a loved one who owns one or more guns and has expressed suicidal thoughts or discussed shooting people .
The authorities may also request an order .
How long the guns are taken away under these “ extreme risk protection orders ” depends on the circumstances , and can usually be extended only after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bar the person they cover from purchasing guns .
It ’ s time for such laws to be passed in every state , and to expand their scope to cover legitimate concerns beyond potential gun violence — like talk of bomb-making and acquisition of bomb components .
Just as mere possession of guns may not be a chargeable offense or justify their seizure , the same is true for possession of small amounts of potentially explosive material , related designs or components .
That ’ s why , when a credible concern arises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to seek a court order to permit temporary seizure of such items , in an effort to disrupt a disaster .
Following the tragic mass shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland , Florida , in 2018 , Broward County Sheriff ’ s Department reports revealed dozens of visits by the police to the shooter ’ s home in response to repeated concerns that the young man was going to act out violently .
The police knew the student possessed weapons , their reports reflected deep concerns about the threat , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shoot anyone , the troubled youth was lucid enough to say the right thing .
In response to his subsequent shooting rampage , “ red flag ” laws were instituted in multiple states and counties .
These “ extreme risk ” laws allow the police to assess the legitimacy of threat concerns , question the subject of the concerns , and temporarily confiscate weapons while conducting further investigation pending a due process hearing .
Those laws are successfully working in every state where they exist .
Further , the majority of Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aisle , support such laws .
In 2019 , the Tennessee Legislature declined to take up a proposed “ red flag ” law for gun violence concerns .
They should immediately reconsider that proposal and broaden it to include valid police or public concerns about potential use of other threat materials such as bomb components .
If the Nashville police had such an option to search for and temporarily seize bomb-making materials , designs and even bomb delivery systems , like an RV — if justified by the legitimate reports of Warner ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could have gained precious time to reasonably resolve the threat concerns .
In the case of explosives , designs and delivery systems , there is no constitutional right to bear bombs .
Let ’ s give the police what they need to protect us , while still preserving our lawful rights as Americans .

We have more questions than answers about the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville, Tennessee — and now the biggest question of all may be whether the incident, which knocked out regional telecommunications, could have been prevented.
It’s time to consider enhancing police departments’ capacity to protect us.
Despite a public statement by a Tennessee state law enforcement director that suicide bomber Anthony Quinn Warner was “not on our radar,” we’ve subsequently discovered that he should have been.
Nashville police department’s prior knowledge of Warner’s interest in bombs raises issues about what that department specifically did to address those concerns. More broadly, the facts indicate it’s time to consider enhancing police departments’ capacity to protect us — because even when you see a threat on your radar, you may not be able to address it.
What’s needed is an expansion of the “red flag” or “extreme risk” law concept, already in place in many states to address concerns of potential gun violence, to include reports of bomb-making and possession of bomb components. At first, proposed “red flag” ordinances were understandably controversial because of the potential infringement upon the Second Amendment right to bear arms. But so far, implementation of these laws has proved to save lives, and to reduce suicides, while not unduly depriving constitutional rights.
More than one year before the Christmas bombing, Warner’s girlfriend told police of her concern that Warner frequently talked about bomb-making. Police officers met with the girlfriend at her home on Aug. 21, 2019. Police then went to Warner’s house, knocked on his door, but there was no response.
According to reports, the officers saw a recreational vehicle on the property and wires connected to an alarm sign on the front door. They also observed “several security cameras.” Yet, as a police spokesman said in a statement, the police “saw no evidence of a crime and had no authority to enter his home or fenced property.”
The girlfriend’s lawyer also represented Warner, and he told officers later that he would “not allow his client to permit a visual inspection of the RV.” The officers wrote a report, submitted it and requested that the FBI trace Warner’s name. Neither the FBI nor the Department of Defense found any reference to Warner in their data bases. And that was the end of that.
Neither the FBI nor the Department of Defense found any reference to Warner in their data bases. And that was the end of that.
It wasn’t solely Warner’s girlfriend who reported concerns about bomb-making. Warner’s own lawyer, who, again, also represented the girlfriend, shared his own concerns with the police. The attorney told officers that Warner “frequently talks about the military and bomb making,” and that Warner “knows what he is doing and is capable of making a bomb.”
After the tragedy of the 9/11 terror attacks, threat resolution became a rigorous discipline in federal law enforcement, the intelligence community, and a handful of major city police departments — including the NYPD, LAPD and the New Jersey State Police. In those agencies and departments, threat inquiries don’t stop simply because no one answers a knock on a door, or because a lawyer says you can’t look at a vehicle.
In those agencies, like the FBI, threat investigation reports must reach the desk of a ranking supervisor, who then takes personal responsibility for signing off on whether a threat is or is not resolved. In those agencies, it’s not likely that a credible threat concern reported by two people — one of whom is the lawyer for the person of interest — would be deemed “resolved” after merely knocking on a door and looking around the property.
In fact, in those departments, an entire threat response structure exists, separate from the routine duties of daily patrol work. Intelligence analysts trace social media postings, assess evidence of recent purchases and gun permits, and detectives talk to neighbors, family and co-workers. Training, organizational structure and protocol all play a role in getting it right when it comes to threat resolution.
However, criticizing the performance of one department, in one event, isn’t particularly helpful if we want to move forward on ensuring that our police have no alibi for not thoroughly running to ground an articulated threat. In fact, six Nashville police officers acted heroically on Christmas morning when they took seriously the threat of the parked RV, the audio recording of an evacuation warning and began evacuating the area.
The real question here is what would have happened a year ago, if the police had additional options available to them? Such options exist right now in the form of “red flag” laws in at least 19 states and the District of Columbia — but only for concerns related to potential gun violence.
In those states, laws authorize courts to issue a special type of protection order, allowing the police to temporarily confiscate firearms from people who are deemed by a judge to be a danger to themselves or others.
In 2019, the Tennessee Legislature declined to take up a proposed “red flag” law for gun violence concerns.
Often, the request for the order will come from relatives or friends concerned about a loved one who owns one or more guns and has expressed suicidal thoughts or discussed shooting people. The authorities may also request an order. How long the guns are taken away under these “extreme risk protection orders” depends on the circumstances, and can usually be extended only after another court hearing. The orders also bar the person they cover from purchasing guns.
It’s time for such laws to be passed in every state, and to expand their scope to cover legitimate concerns beyond potential gun violence — like talk of bomb-making and acquisition of bomb components. Just as mere possession of guns may not be a chargeable offense or justify their seizure, the same is true for possession of small amounts of potentially explosive material, related designs or components. That’s why, when a credible concern arises, the police need to be empowered to seek a court order to permit temporary seizure of such items, in an effort to disrupt a disaster.
Following the tragic mass shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018, Broward County Sheriff’s Department reports revealed dozens of visits by the police to the shooter’s home in response to repeated concerns that the young man was going to act out violently. The police knew the student possessed weapons, their reports reflected deep concerns about the threat, but when police asked him if he planned to shoot anyone, the troubled youth was lucid enough to say the right thing.
In response to his subsequent shooting rampage, “red flag” laws were instituted in multiple states and counties. These “extreme risk” laws allow the police to assess the legitimacy of threat concerns, question the subject of the concerns, and temporarily confiscate weapons while conducting further investigation pending a due process hearing. Those laws are successfully working in every state where they exist. Further, the majority of Americans, on both sides of the political aisle, support such laws.
In 2019, the Tennessee Legislature declined to take up a proposed “red flag” law for gun violence concerns. They should immediately reconsider that proposal and broaden it to include valid police or public concerns about potential use of other threat materials such as bomb components. If the Nashville police had such an option to search for and temporarily seize bomb-making materials, designs and even bomb delivery systems, like an RV — if justified by the legitimate reports of Warner’s girlfriend and his lawyer — they could have gained precious time to reasonably resolve the threat concerns.
In the case of explosives, designs and delivery systems, there is no constitutional right to bear bombs. Let’s give the police what they need to protect us, while still preserving our lawful rights as Americans.


msnbc--2020-01-31--Joe: The truth will come out and it will make the GOP look worse

Joe : The truth will come out and it will make the GOP look worse

Joe: The truth will come out and it will make the GOP look worse
Joe Scarborough weighs in on the latest in the Senate impeachment trial. On Thursday, Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., announced that he will not join Democrats in voting to call witnesses.Jan. 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-01-30--Fight for the mic? Nadler and Schiff scramble to answer impeachment question

Fight for the mic? Nadler and Schiff scramble to answer impeachment question
MSNBC's Brian Williams and NBC News Correspondent Geoff Bennett react to an awkward moment between Reps. Schiff and Nadler at the end of the question phase in the Trump impeachment trial.Jan. 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-01-30--Jonathan Lemire: This is Trump's Republican Party now... completely.

Meacham: Pence probably saved the republic, but I don't always want to count on one person to do it


msnbc--2020-01-30--Mara Gay: America is at 'a very scary moment' in its history


msnbc--2020-01-30--Senator Mazie Hirono: Trump believes he's king now

Hawaii Democrat and Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Mazie Hirono reacts to the end of the Trump impeachment hearing question phase ahead of the a critical vote on whether impeachment witnesses will be allowed.Jan. 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-01-30--Sen. Alexander a no, Sen. Collins a yes on Trump trial witnesses

The vote counting begins as the Senate wraps up the question phase in the Trump impeachment trial ahead of a critical vote over hearing new witnesses. Brian Williams, Rachel Maddow, and our panel react to the news as it breaks.Jan. 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-01-30--Collins to vote in favor of impeachment trial witnesses, documents


msnbc--2020-01-30--McConnell keeps GOP in line with dark money war chest: Whitehouse


msnbc--2020-02-03--Multiple Republicans agree: Trump's...

Multiple Republicans agree: Trump's...

When Sen. Lamar Alexander ( R-Tenn. ) announced last week that he ’ d oppose including witness testimony in Donald Trump ’ s impeachment trial , his decision wasn ’ t too surprising – but his rationale was unexpected .
The Tennessee Republican , ending his lengthy career in public service later this year , concluded that the president ’ s guilt “ has already been proven , ” acknowledged that Trump ’ s actions were “ inappropriate , ” and conceded that the House impeachment managers successfully proved their case .
He just didn ’ t much care .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ call summary , heard the arguments , weighed the evidence , and concluded that Trump is guilty – of an offensive that isn ’ t especially important .
It ’ s why , in the senator ’ s mind , there ’ s no need for any kind of accountability , or even additional scrutiny .
If senators didn ’ t have all of the available information , and they decided the president ’ s fate based on an incomplete record , so be it .
After months in which GOP lawmakers tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s line was quickly embraced by many of his colleagues .
As the New York Times reported : As the Senate marched toward the final phase of President Trump ’ s impeachment trial , a handful of Republicans coalesced around a common position : Mr. Trump did what he was accused of – pressuring Ukraine to investigate his political rival – but should not be removed for it .
Mr. Trump has repeatedly insisted that he did nothing wrong with regard to Ukraine , calling his telephone call with the country ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the impeachment inquiry was a “ hoax.
” But even as they were poised to acquit him , several Republican senators were rejecting that assertion , saying his actions were wrong and inappropriate – just not grounds for the Senate to oust him .
By yesterday , this Trump ’ s-guilty-but-we-don ’ t-care contingent had grown to a size that would ’ ve been hard to predict when the impeachment trial first began a few weeks ago – when the principal Republican line was that the charges against the president were baseless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for example , Sen .
Rob Portman ( R-Ohio ) also rejected the White House ’ s line and said the president ’ s actions were “ wrong and inappropriate.
” He , too , nevertheless concluded that Trump ’ s misdeeds weren ’ t serious enough to warrant a conviction .
Sen. Marco Rubio ( R-Fla. ) issued a rather evasive statement that avoided firm conclusions , though he nevertheless said , “ Just because actions meet a standard of impeachment does not mean it is in the best interest of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Around the same time , Sen. Pat Toomey ( R-Pa. ) added , “ I ’ ve said from the beginning that it was not a perfect phone call and there are elements that were not appropriate .
… It doesn ’ t rise to the level of impeachment.
” Sen. Joni Ernst ( R-Iowa ) used cautious language yesterday on CNN , but she nevertheless told Jake Tapper the president pursued his goals “ maybe in the wrong manner.
” The Iowan added that Trump ’ s actions were “ not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that his infamous July 25 phone meeting was “ maybe not the perfect call.
” Ernst added , however , that she ’ s sticking with her party anyway .
This wasn ’ t quite where we were supposed to end up .
Trump stands accused of abusing the powers of his office , illegally withholding aid to a vulnerable ally , trying to extort a foreign country into helping him cheat in an American election , trying to cover it up , and getting caught .
It ’ s against this backdrop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relatively neatly into two camps : those who demanded accountability for a presidential abuse on a historic scale , and those who argued that Trump did not do what all of the evidence showed him doing .
But there was a Door # 3 and behind it sat something we probably should ’ ve seen coming : Republican indifference .
It ’ s refreshing , to a degree , that so many GOP lawmakers are willing to concede that Trump ’ s nonsensical “ hoax ” talking point , repeated obsessively despite its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to endorse .
And yet , much of the party , which likes to present itself to voters as champions of “ law and order ” and the “ rule of law , ” has decided that the president did the crime , but he need not do the time .

When Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) announced last week that he'd oppose including witness testimony in Donald Trump's impeachment trial, his decision wasn't too surprising -- but his rationale was unexpected.
The Tennessee Republican, who will end his lengthy career in public service later this year, said that the president's guilt "has already been proven," acknowledged that Trump's actions were "inappropriate," and conceded that the House impeachment managers successfully proved their case.
He just didn't much care. As we discussed, Alexander read the call summary, heard the arguments, weighed the evidence, and concluded that Trump was guilty -- of an offense that isn't especially important. It's why, in the senator's mind, there's no need for any kind of accountability, or even additional scrutiny. If senators didn't have all of the available information, and they decided the president's fate based on an incomplete record, so be it.
After months in which GOP lawmakers tried to pretend Trump was innocent, Alexander's line was quickly embraced by many of his colleagues. As the New York Times reported:
As the Senate marched toward the final phase of President Trump's impeachment trial, a handful of Republicans coalesced around a common position: Mr. Trump did what he was accused of -- pressuring Ukraine to investigate his political rival -- but should not be removed for it.Mr. Trump has repeatedly insisted that he did nothing wrong with regard to Ukraine, calling his telephone call with the country's president "perfect" and insisting that the impeachment inquiry was a "hoax." But even as they were poised to acquit him, several Republican senators were rejecting that assertion, saying his actions were wrong and inappropriate -- just not grounds for the Senate to oust him.
By yesterday, this Trump's-guilty-but-we-don't-care contingent had grown to a size that would've been hard to predict when the impeachment trial first began a few weeks ago -- when the principal Republican line was that the charges against the president were baseless.
After Alexander's statement, for example, Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) also rejected the White House's line and said the president's actions were "wrong and inappropriate." He, too, nevertheless concluded that Trump's misdeeds weren't serious enough to warrant a conviction.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) issued a rather evasive statement that avoided firm conclusions, though he nevertheless said, "Just because actions meet a standard of impeachment does not mean it is in the best interest of the country to remove a president from office."
Around the same time, Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) added, "I've said from the beginning that it was not a perfect phone call and there are elements that were not appropriate. ... It doesn't rise to the level of impeachment."
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) used cautious language yesterday on CNN, but she nevertheless told Jake Tapper the president pursued his goals "maybe in the wrong manner." The Iowan added that Trump's actions were "not what I have done," and that his infamous July 25 phone meeting was "maybe not the perfect call." Ernst added, however, that she's sticking with her party anyway.
This wasn't quite where we were supposed to end up. Trump stands accused of abusing the powers of his office, illegally withholding aid to a vulnerable ally, trying to extort a foreign country into helping him cheat in an American election, trying to cover it up, and getting caught. It's against this backdrop that the political dispute seemed to fall relatively neatly into two camps: those who demanded accountability for a presidential abuse on a historic scale, and those who argued that Trump did not do what all of the evidence showed him doing.
But there was a Door #3 and behind it sat something we probably should've seen coming: Republican indifference.
It's refreshing, to a degree, that so many GOP lawmakers are willing to concede that Trump's nonsensical "hoax" talking point, repeated obsessively despite its transparent absurdity, is simply too ridiculous to endorse.
And yet, much of the party, which likes to present itself to voters as champions of "law and order" and the "rule of law," has decided that the president did the crime, but he need not do the time.
Update: It looks like we can add Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) to the list of GOP senators who agree that Trump's actions were wrong.


msnbc--2020-02-03--Andrew Yang predicts his campaign will overperform in Iowa

Klobuchar : I 'm sickened by what my GOP colleagues have said on impeachment

2020 Democratic candidate Andrew Yang discusses his poll numbers in Iowa, why he expects to 'overperform' in the state's caucuses, why he believes Trump has not tweeted about him and if he'll vote for the Dem nominee regardless of who clinches the nomination.Feb. 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-03--Justice Dept acknowledges hidden emails...

There ’ s a phenomenon known as the “ Friday night news dump , ” which is exploited precisely because it ’ s often effective .
It ’ s a straightforward strategy : those who have to release information they don ’ t want people to see will wait until late on a Friday to share the information , increasing the odds that the news will go overlooked .
A few days ago , we saw a classic of the genre , which shouldn ’ t be discounted .
The Washington Post reported over the weekend : Hours after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impeachment case against President Trump , the administration acknowledged the existence of two dozen emails that could reveal the president ’ s thinking about withholding military aid to Ukraine .
In a midnight court filing , the Justice Department explained why it shouldn ’ t have to unredact copies of more than 100 emails written by officials at the Office of Management and Budget and the Defense Department about the hold on funds to Ukraine .
At issue are two dozen emails – including a June 24 email sent between Pentagon officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subject line – the White House wants to keep under wraps .
According to Heather Walsh , an OMB lawyer , these secret emails are protected by “ presidential privilege.
” “ Specifically , the documents in this category are emails that reflect communications by either the President , the Vice President , or the President ’ s immediate advisors regarding Presidential decision-making about the scope , duration , and purpose of the hold on military assistance to Ukraine , ” Walsh wrote in her midnight filing .
And while there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ merits of the administration ’ s legal argument , let ’ s not miss the forest for the trees : the existence of these emails is of great significance .
We are , after all , talking about hidden documents that reportedly shed light not only on the nature of the president ’ s illegal extortion scheme , but also why he launched it .
In theory , these are exactly the kind of materials senators should want to see before voting on whether to convict or acquit Trump in his impeachment trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The filing , released near midnight Friday , marks the first official acknowledgment from the Trump administration that emails about the President ’ s thinking related to the aid exist , and that he was directly involved in asking about and deciding on the aid as early as June .
The administration is still blocking those emails from the public and has successfully kept them from Congress.
” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ( D-N.Y. ) released a written statement on Saturday that read , “ Every single Republican Senator voted to endorse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important truth-revealing emails .
Make no mistake , the full truth will eventually come out and Republicans will have to answer for why they were so determined to enable the president to hide it.
” House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff ( D-Calif. ) , who ’ s leading the House impeachment managers ’ efforts in the Senate , raised a related point in his closing remarks late Friday .
“ The facts will come out in all of their horror , ” Schiff reminded senators .
“ The documents the president is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president is concealing will tell their stories .
And we will be asked why we didn ’ t want to hear that information when we had the chance .
”

There's a phenomenon known as the "Friday night news dump," which is exploited precisely because it's often effective. It's a straightforward strategy: those who have to release information they don't want people to see will wait until late on a Friday to share the information, increasing the odds that the news will be overlooked.
A few days ago, we saw a classic of the genre, which shouldn't be discounted. The Washington Post reported over the weekend:
Hours after the Senate voted against seeking new evidence in the impeachment case against President Trump, the administration acknowledged the existence of two dozen emails that could reveal the president's thinking about withholding military aid to Ukraine.In a midnight court filing, the Justice Department explained why it shouldn't have to unredact copies of more than 100 emails written by officials at the Office of Management and Budget and the Defense Department about the hold on funds to Ukraine.
At issue are two dozen emails -- including a June 24 email sent between Pentagon officials with "POTUS follow-up" in the subject line -- the White House wants to keep under wraps. According to Heather Walsh, an OMB lawyer, these secret emails are protected by "presidential privilege."
"Specifically, the documents in this category are emails that reflect communications by either the President, the Vice President, or the President's immediate advisors regarding Presidential decision-making about the scope, duration, and purpose of the hold on military assistance to Ukraine," Walsh wrote in her midnight filing.
And while there's room for a spirited debate about the merits of the administration's legal argument, let's not miss the forest for the trees: the existence of these emails is of great significance. We are, after all, talking about hidden documents that reportedly shed light not only on the nature of the president's illegal extortion scheme, but also why he launched it.
In theory, these are exactly the kind of materials senators should want to see before voting on whether to convict or acquit Trump in his impeachment trial.
A CNN report added, "The filing, released near midnight Friday, marks the first official acknowledgment from the Trump administration that emails about the President's thinking related to the aid exist, and that he was directly involved in asking about and deciding on the aid as early as June. The administration is still blocking those emails from the public and has successfully kept them from Congress."
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) released a written statement on Saturday that read, "Every single Republican Senator voted to endorse the White House cover-up of these potentially important truth-revealing emails. Make no mistake, the full truth will eventually come out and Republicans will have to answer for why they were so determined to enable the president to hide it."
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), who's leading the House impeachment managers' efforts in the Senate, raised a related point in his closing remarks late Friday.
"The facts will come out in all of their horror," Schiff reminded senators. "The documents the president is hiding will come out. The witnesses the president is concealing will tell their stories. And we will be asked why we didn't want to hear that information when we had the chance."


msnbc--2020-02-03--Klobuchar: I'm sickened by what my GOP colleagues have said

2020 Democratic candidate, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., discusses her standing in Iowa, why she says there's no scenario where her campaign doesn't move onto New Hampshire and why she wants to bring decency back. Sen. Klobuchar also discusses impeachment.Feb. 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-03--Keep an eye on the age divide in Iowa: Steve Kornacki

Meacham: Pence probably saved the republic, but I don't always want to count on one person to do it 08:18


msnbc--2020-02-03--Trump attacks Bloomberg over height and Bloomberg hits back

The president criticized Michael Bloomberg's height on Twitter and in a new interview, and not to be daunted, Bloomberg hit back, saying he stands taller than Trump regarding his record.Feb. 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-03--Are Dems rallying around singular candidate in Iowa?


msnbc--2020-02-03--Sen. Sanders leads Iowa poll going into Caucus Day

The panel discusses the last poll taken before Monday's Iowa Caucuses, which has Sen. Sanders in the lead with 28 percent and former VP Joe Biden with 21 percent.Feb. 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-03--Watch MSNBC live: Senate impeachment trial of President Trump

Joy Reid of MSNBC hosts "The ReidOut" with interviews with politicians and newsmakers. Joy Reid shares the news with experience on race, justice & culture.


msnbc--2020-02-03--Tom Steyer on impeachment: ‘Republicans buried the evidence’

Jolly : GOP ignores duty , integrity by refusing to 'do something in the case of wrong '

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msnbc--2020-02-03--Dr. Jill Biden: Trump attacks on Biden family ‘disgraceful’

Dr. Jill Biden calls Trump’s attacks on Hunter and former Vice President Joe Biden “disgraceful.” She says, “I think that voters realize that this is about Donald Trump, it’s not about my son Hunter, or my husband. I think it’s disgraceful what Donald Trump has done.”Feb. 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-03--'Crash course in chaos': Steve Kornacki explains the Iowa caucuses

'Crash course in chaos': Steve Kornacki explains the Iowa caucuses
Steve Kornacki breaks down the changes to the Iowa caucus in 2020, and explains how the system works.Feb. 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-03--Inside the Iowa caucus: What's it's like in the room where it happens

Inside the Iowa caucus: What's it's like in the room where it happens
Katy Tur brings viewer inside the caucus at the Drake Fieldhouse in Des Moines, IA and speaks to caucusgoers as they attempt to convince others to come to their side.Feb. 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-03--Fmr. Obama campaign manager David Plouffe: 'Ground game is going to be important'


msnbc--2020-02-03--Sanders campaign: 'We have not cut any deals'

Sanders senior adviser Jeff Weaver says "when you're in first all the targets are on your back .... We've had super PACs coming in from the outside trying to derail our campaign with some scurrilous ads."Feb. 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-03--The 2020 presidential election gets underway with tonight’s Iowa caucuses

The Iowa caucuses and impeachment trial collide as Democrats make final pitches for why they are the ones to replace TrumpFeb. 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-03--DMR canceled this year's Iowa caucus poll. What does that mean for tonight?

DMR canceled this year's Iowa caucus poll. What does that mean for tonight?
Editor-In-Chief for Iowa Capital Dispatch, Kathie Obradovich, talks about the lack of the Des Moines Register's Iowa caucus poll this year and how it impacts voters and predictions.Feb. 3, 2020


Monday's Mini-Report, 2.3.20

* This was quite a speech : “ Saying Donald Trump has ‘ betrayed our national security ’ and will do so again , Rep. Adam Schiff used his closing arguments in the president ’ s impeachment trial on Monday to urge the Senate to take a stand against ‘ a man without character.
’ ” * It ’ s suddenly more difficult to dismiss this idea out of hand : “ Sen .
Joe Manchin III ( D-W.Va. ) , a moderate who is friendly with the White House , on Monday asked his colleagues to consider censuring President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trial.
” * I wonder if a Democratic administration might try to bring her back : “ The former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine , Marie Yovanovitch , who accused the Trump administration of a ‘ smear ’ campaign against her , has retired from the foreign service , NPR has learned.
” * An unsettling sight : “ Gun owners from around Kentucky showed up armed at the state ’ s Capitol building in Frankfort on Friday , rallying for gun rights and protesting a proposed ‘ red flag ’ law and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ * A good op-ed from Sen. Chris Coons ( D-Del . )
on the White House ’ s newly expanded travel ban : “ President Trump and his administration often justify their national security policies by posing a false choice to the American people : that we can either keep America safe or preserve our fundamental values.
” * During his trip to Kazakhstan yesterday , Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was asked about the kind of message his one-way feud against NPR sends .
The Kansas Republican replied that “ it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” * Hmm : “ Veterans Affairs deputy secretary James Byrne was fired Monday morning , three Trump administration officials tell Axios .
The White House confirmed that Byrne is no longer with the administration.
” * Thomas was speaking to a Federalist Society event at the time : “ Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas questioned a proposed ethics rule that would discourage federal judges from belonging to the conservative Federalist Society and its liberal counterpart , the American Constitution Society .
Justice Thomas has long participated in events sponsored by the Federalist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Trump ’ s judicial nominees .
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Today's edition of quick hits:
* This was quite a speech: "Saying Donald Trump has 'betrayed our national security' and will do so again, Rep. Adam Schiff used his closing arguments in the president's impeachment trial on Monday to urge the Senate to take a stand against 'a man without character.'"
* It's suddenly more difficult to dismiss this idea out of hand: "Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.), a moderate who is friendly with the White House, on Monday asked his colleagues to consider censuring President Trump as it concludes the Senate impeachment trial."
* I wonder if a Democratic administration might try to bring her back: "The former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch, who accused the Trump administration of a 'smear' campaign against her, has retired from the foreign service, NPR has learned."
* An unsettling sight: "Gun owners from around Kentucky showed up armed at the state's Capitol building in Frankfort on Friday, rallying for gun rights and protesting a proposed 'red flag' law and other potential gun limits in the state."
* A good op-ed from Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) on the White House's newly expanded travel ban: "President Trump and his administration often justify their national security policies by posing a false choice to the American people: that we can either keep America safe or preserve our fundamental values."
* During his trip to Kazakhstan yesterday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was asked about the kind of message his one-way feud against NPR sends. The Kansas Republican replied that "it's a perfect message about press freedoms."
* Hmm: "Veterans Affairs deputy secretary James Byrne was fired Monday morning, three Trump administration officials tell Axios. The White House confirmed that Byrne is no longer with the administration."
* Thomas was speaking to a Federalist Society event at the time: "Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas questioned a proposed ethics rule that would discourage federal judges from belonging to the conservative Federalist Society and its liberal counterpart, the American Constitution Society. Justice Thomas has long participated in events sponsored by the Federalist Society, which has groomed many of President Trump's judicial nominees."
See you tomorrow.


msnbc--2020-02-03--First-in-the-nation Iowa Caucus kicks off 2020 elections tonight


msnbc--2020-02-04--Sanders leads Dem field in New Hampshire, poling shows

Fmr .
Obama campaign manager David Plouffe : 'Ground game is going to be important '

Sen. Bernie Sanders is leading the 2020 field in New Hampshire with Joe Biden in second and Sen. Elizabeth Warren in third, according to new polling. The panel breaks down the numbers.Feb. 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-04--Chaos in Iowa: Caucus results unclear after reporting issues

The outcome of the first-in-the-nation caucus were thrown into chaos as the Iowa state party said there were "inconsistencies" in the three different counting systems, and some local precincts claimed they were having trouble with the state party's new app and phone lines.Feb. 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-04--Technical glitches delay Iowa caucus results


msnbc--2020-02-04--Chris Hayes on the ‘grand irony’ of the desire for more transparency in the Iowa Caucuses

Chris Hayes on the ‘grand irony’ of the desire for more transparency in the Iowa Caucuses
Chris Hayes discusses the irony that part of what led to the Iowa Caucuses’ delay was the desire for more transparency.Feb. 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-04--Chris Matthews on Iowa’s results issues: If you want it first, do it right

Chris Matthews on Iowa’s results issues: If you want it first, do it right
On the Iowa Democratic Party’s results issues, Chris says: “Get it right. This is our specialty, democracy … I got a problem with Iowa on this. If you want it first, do it right.”Feb. 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-04--State party hung up on campaigns during conference call


msnbc--2020-02-03--Biden Camp sends letter to state party on 'acute failures' in results

Former Vice President Joe Biden’s General Counsel writes that "considerable flaws in tonight’s Iowa Caucus reporting system. The app that was intended to relay Caucus results to the Party failed; the Party’s back-up telephonic reporting system likewise has failed."Feb. 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-03--Iowa Precinct Captain has tried to report results for 2 hours

Iowa Precinct Captain has tried to report results for 2 hours
Iowa Precinct Secretary Shawn Sebastian tells Rachel Maddow and Brian Williams that he has tried to report results for his precinct for over 2 hours.Feb. 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-03--State Democratic Party finds 'inconsistencies' in reporting of caucus results

The Iowa Democratic Party released another statement on delayed results: "We found inconsistencies in the reporting of three sets of results ... The underlying data and paper trail is sound and will simply take time to further report the results."Feb. 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-03--Lawrence: Iowa Caucuses weren't originally invented to choose president

Lawrence O’Donnell explains the history of the Iowa Caucuses and how they weren’t “originally invented to choose the president.”Feb. 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-04--Chuck Todd: 'Three straight' Iowa caucuses with result in doubt

Iowa Democratic Party says first caucus results to be released by 5 p.m .
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msnbc--2020-02-04--Chuck Todd: Joe Biden numbers are ‘the big news’ in early Iowa results


msnbc--2020-02-04--Watch live: President Trump delivers 2020 State of the Union address

Meacham: Pence probably saved the republic, but I don't always want to count on one person to do it 08:18


Tuesday's Mini-Report, 2.4.20

* As of a few minutes ago : “ The Iowa Democratic Party on Tuesday released partial results from Monday night ’ s caucus after a lengthy delay caused by a ‘ coding issue ’ with an app used to report the data .
The partial results , which are from each of the state ’ s 99 counties but are inconclusive , show Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders at the front of the pack , although those positions may not hold when all the votes are eventually counted.
” * Good thinking : “ Nevada ’ s Democratic Party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trouble-plagued app that has contributed to ongoing delays in the reporting of results in the Iowa Democratic caucuses.
” * This shouldn ’ t be OK : “ Sen .
Rand Paul ( R-Ky. ) said the alleged name of the Ukraine whistleblower on the Senate floor as senators debated President Trump ’ s impeachment on Tuesday… .
Paul read aloud his question that named the alleged whistleblower – and had an accompanying poster that also included the name – which Chief Justice John Roberts refused to read during the impeachment trial last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK : “ Britain will ban the sale of new gas , diesel and hybrid vehicles from 2035 , five years earlier than planned , in an attempt to reduce air pollution and fossil fuel emissions , the government announced on Tuesday.
” * Yemen : “ Tribal leaders said Saturday a suspected U.S. drone strike destroyed a building housing al Qaeda militants last week in eastern Yemen .
President Donald Trump , meanwhile , retweeted several tweets and media reports that seemed to offer confirmation the Jan. 25 strike killed top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m having one of those “ if Obama did this ” moments : “ Among the guests at the Trump International Golf Club Super Bowl party Sunday night in West Palm Beach , Fla. , its host , President Trump , was an unusually conspicuous presence .
In an Instagram video taken by a guest and later discovered and republished by the Miami Herald , other attendees – including members of the first family – are seen standing calmly with hand over heart as ‘ The Star-Spangled Banner ’ plays .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows Trump doing neither .
Instead , the president is seen fidgeting , pointing around the room , straightening his jacket and at one point waving his fingers in the air as if conducting an invisible orchestra .
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Today's edition of quick hits:
* As of a few minutes ago: "The Iowa Democratic Party on Tuesday released partial results from Monday night's caucus after a lengthy delay caused by a 'coding issue' with an app used to report the data. The partial results, which are from each of the state's 99 counties but are inconclusive, show Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders at the front of the pack, although those positions may not hold when all the votes are eventually counted."
* Good thinking: "Nevada's Democratic Party said Tuesday it will not use the trouble-plagued app that has contributed to ongoing delays in the reporting of results in the Iowa Democratic caucuses."
* This shouldn't be OK: "Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said the alleged name of the Ukraine whistleblower on the Senate floor as senators debated President Trump's impeachment on Tuesday.... Paul read aloud his question that named the alleged whistleblower -- and had an accompanying poster that also included the name -- which Chief Justice John Roberts refused to read during the impeachment trial last week."
* A bold move in the UK: "Britain will ban the sale of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles from 2035, five years earlier than planned, in an attempt to reduce air pollution and fossil fuel emissions, the government announced on Tuesday."
* Yemen: "Tribal leaders said Saturday a suspected U.S. drone strike destroyed a building housing al Qaeda militants last week in eastern Yemen. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, retweeted several tweets and media reports that seemed to offer confirmation the Jan. 25 strike killed top al Qaeda leader Qassim al-Rimi."
* I'm having one of those "if Obama did this" moments: "Among the guests at the Trump International Golf Club Super Bowl party Sunday night in West Palm Beach, Fla., its host, President Trump, was an unusually conspicuous presence. In an Instagram video taken by a guest and later discovered and republished by the Miami Herald, other attendees -- including members of the first family -- are seen standing calmly with hand over heart as 'The Star-Spangled Banner' plays. The 20-second clip using the front-facing-camera mode shows Trump doing neither. Instead, the president is seen fidgeting, pointing around the room, straightening his jacket and at one point waving his fingers in the air as if conducting an invisible orchestra."
See you tomorrow.


msnbc--2020-02-04--Decision Desk: Buttigieg, Sanders vying for first place in early Iowa data

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msnbc--2020-02-04--Trump blames Democrats for caucus confusion


msnbc--2020-02-04--Iowa Democrats release first batch of results


msnbc--2020-02-04--Iowa Dem party chair: 'What happened last night is simply unacceptable'


msnbc--2020-02-04--Warren campaign manager: 'We feel very confident' that we're going to NH with momentum

Warren campaign manager: 'We feel very confident' that we're going to NH with momentum
Elizabeth Warren said it was a "tight three way race" at the top. But which three? Her campaign manager, Roger Lau, joins Katy Tur to discussFeb. 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-02-04--Last night’s caucus from the eyes of a precinct chair

The Caucus Chair of Des Moines precinct 62, Jeffrey Goetz, joins Katy Tur to discuss the confusion surrounding last night’s event. His Caucus site didn’t use the app that's being blamed for the delayed results. They instead hand delivered their count on paper.Feb. 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--Cuomo responds to Trump accusation that NYC is letting PPE 'go out the back door'

Cuomo responds to Trump accusation that NYC is letting PPE 'go out the back door '

Cuomo responds to Trump accusation that NYC is letting PPE 'go out the back door'
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo responds to President Donald Trump's implication that personal protective equipment sent to New York City was "going out the back door."March 30, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--NY Gov. Cuomo says 'I am not engaging the president in politics’

While speaking at the opening of the Javits Center as a field hospital, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo discussed not engaging in President Trump’s “political contest.” Cuomo said, “I am not going to get into a political dispute with the president...forget the politics we have a national crisis, we are at war.”March 30, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--New York Gov. Cuomo: ‘No American is immune’ to coronavirus

New York Gov. Cuomo announced an additional 6,984 cases in the state. The governor spoke from the Javits Center, which will open as a field hospital and become operational immediately. Cuomo said, “Anyone who says this situation is a New York City only situation is in a state of denial…no American is immune to this virus.”March 30, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--FDA fast tracks new coronavirus treatments and tests

Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, an infectious disease physician at Boston University School of Medicine, joins Andrea Mitchell to provide her expertise on what the FDA's moves mean for the coronavirus response, as well as potential risk factors to the drugs being approved for use by covid patients.March 30, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--Fmr. DOJ Dir. of preparedness and response on how administration ignored pandemic playbook

Katrina Mulligan, former Director of Preparedness and Response at the Department of Justice, tells Andrea Mitchell that the Trump administration was "given a head start in" crafting a national response to an outbreak like coronavirus, thanks to a playbook developed by the Obama administration. However, she says the current administration failed to take advantage of it.March 30, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--Former Homeland Secretary explains how federal government can better manage virus response

Meacham: Pence probably saved the republic, but I don't always want to count on one person to do it


msnbc--2020-03-30--Mt. Sinai Brooklyn chief describes surges past normal hospital capacity


msnbc--2020-03-30--Sen. Gillibrand: Trump 'delusional' for attacking first responders

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joins Ayman Mohyeldin to respond to attacks by President Trump against New York hospital staff, who he claims have been hoarding protective gear. Gillibrand claims the President is "purposely creating conspiracy theories" to distract people from his response to the crisis.March 30, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--Jackson, MS Mayor: Cities need 'uniform policy' from Feds

The Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi Chokwe Lumumba (D) tells Ayman Mohyeldin that the federal government, as well as state leaders, should put in place mandatory and uniform policies restricting gatherings and closing businesses. Lumumba says lighter restrictions in neighboring cities and towns "render inefficient" the policies he's put in place in Jackson.March 30, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--NYC mayor says traditional hospitals to be converted into full intensive care units

During a press conference, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city will work to convert as many traditional hospital beds into ICU beds to get through the next few weeks. There are other locations, like the Javits Center, being developed for COVID-19 patients who do not need intensive care.March 30, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--Trump adds confusion over pandemic response

When it comes to the government’s response to the coronavirus, the president has often added confusion.March 30, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--USNS Mercy arrives in L.A. to help ease COVID strain on California hospitals

Captain John Rotruck, commanding officer of the USNS Mercy, talks with Rachel Maddow about the ship's mission and capabilities as it arrives in Los Angeles to help California hospitals deal with non-COVID-19 patients as the number of infected people continues to grow.March 28, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--‘There’s something going on’: Trump suspicious of hospital supply needs

President Trump doubled down on his suggestion that face masks at a New York hospital were being stolen, and that was the reasoning for needing 300,000 units to fight COVID-19. The president claimed that a distributor told him that a New York hospital's mask purchases were far too high to reflect actual need.March 30, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--My Pillow CEO details how company is fighting COVID-19

At the White House coronavirus task force briefing, My Pillow CEO Michael Lindell detailed how his company is fighting the COVID-19 crisis, producing 10,000 cotton face masks a day and designating a portion of its call centers to the effort.March 30, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--Trump coronavirus task force briefing: 'One million tests have been conducted'


msnbc--2020-03-30--More states announce lock down orders as coronavirus task force warns 100K-200K may die


msnbc--2020-03-30--Field hospital in Central Park expected to open tomorrow

NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports from Central Park in New York City where a field hospital has been set up as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise.March 30, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--Biden: ‘Single payer will not solve’ system’s pressure under coronavirus

In an interview with MSNBC’s Yasmin Vossoughian, former Vice President Joe Biden said the buckling of the country’s health care system under the COVID-19 crisis has not changed his mind to adopt a single-payer health insurance system. Biden said the federal government would have to step up and provide more financing to hospitals.March 30, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--Striking images from New York City as remote hospitals arrive

The epicenter of the coronavirus crisis in the United States sees the arrival of the USNS Comfort in New York Harbor and a field hospital in Central ParkMarch 30, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--Trump extends social distancing to the end of April as the coronavirus death toll rises

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msnbc--2020-03-31--NYC doctor says hospitals need more ventilators

Millions are watching the White House coronavirus briefings .
What do they see ?

Dr. Steve Corwin of New York-Presbyterian Hospital discusses the situation in his hospital system, protecting health care workers, the coming surge of cases and says health care providers will need more ventilators in the short term.March 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-31--Millions are watching the White House coronavirus briefings. What do they see?

White House press briefings during a crisis are supposed to be a way to put out accurate information, and give reporters the opportunity to ask questions and hold the government accountable on the public’s behalf. But President Donald Trump has largely spent the daily Coronavirus Task Force briefings praising himself, attacking “the media,” and making statements that are unsubstantiated and often proven to be false.March 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-31--Trump tells governors he hasn’t heard about lack of testing kits

On a conference call on Monday, President Trump told U.S. governors he had not heard about testing in weeks, suggesting that a lack of coronavirus testing kits wasn't a problem. Yet the governors disagreed. The panel discusses.March 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-31--U.S. suffers deadliest day of coronavirus outbreak thus far

The number of deaths in the U.S. from COVID-19 passed 3,000 on Tuesday, according to NBC News' tally, and there are now more than 160,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus. The panel discusses.March 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-31--NY nurse: Treating coronavirus is like working in a 'war zone'

Amy Lee Pacholk, a nurse from Stony Brook University Hospital, details what a day on the job is like for medical professionals dealing with the coronavirus pandemic in and around New York City.March 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--NYC doctor on coronavirus: Feels like a tsunami is about to hit us

Meacham: Pence probably saved the republic, but I don't always want to count on one person to do it


msnbc--2020-03-30--Trump leaves states to lead the way on coronavirus response

Nancy Cook of POLITICO discusses the response to the coronavirus pandemic from the Trump White House as states across the nation push the federal government to do more as the U.S. death toll nears 3,000.March 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--Trump backs off reopening as nation's coronavirus death toll nears 3,000

With the number of coronavirus cases in America now over 160,000, the president is no longer talking about having the nation back open by Easter as states look to Washington for supplies and leadership.March 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--Gov. Cuomo: Coronavirus pandemic is ‘a full blown, nationwide crisis’

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) tells Lawrence O’Donnell that the coronavirus pandemic is forcing the government to “perform in a way it hasn’t in most people’s lifetimes” and what New York is doing to save lives.March 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-30--Gov. Cuomo: ‘All you need is one’ person to cause massive spread of the coronavirus

Gov. Cuomo: ‘All you need is one’ person to cause massive spread of the coronavirus
Gov. Andrew Cuomo tells Lawrence O’Donnell that stay at home restrictions for all of New York State are necessary because just a few people with coronavirus can “decimate a population.”March 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-31--Can we criminalize the careless?

Can we criminalize the careless?

Six days after taking a coronavirus test , Senator Rand Paul continued to work at the U.S. Capitol and attended a luncheon with his fellow GOP Senators .
A physician himself , Senator Paul made the decision to continue working and exercising in the Senate gym after showing no symptoms of the illness .
The revelation of his positive test shocked Sen. Paul ’ s colleagues and prompted rare public rebukes for his conduct from both sides of the aisle .
Palm Beach County residents expressed similar outrage when a retired New York physician awaiting his own test results boarded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Airport .
While on board , the passenger received a text message from his doctor alerting him that he had coronavirus .
The individual notified the flight crew upon landing and agreed to self-quarantine .
In response , JetBlue banned him for life for boarding the flight without disclosing to the airline that he was awaiting coronavirus test results .
But this wasn ’ t enough of a sanction for many local residents , including the other passengers on the flight , who wanted to know if the irresponsible individual could be charged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are understandably concerned about the carelessness of others who ignore the need for social distancing and self-quarantines .
In cases of negligence and intentional misconduct , how can law enforcement and prosecutors hold those accountable who put others at risk of contracting COVID-19 ?
Many people asked a similar question during the early years of the HIV epidemic .
In response , at least 33 states passed laws to criminalize HIV transmission , including Florida , which makes it a third-degree felony ( punishable by up to 5 years in prison ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the information from a sexual partner .
Such laws are now being re-evaluated throughout the country in light of breakthrough treatments for HIV and greater awareness that these laws can increase HIV-related stigma , which can discourage testing and legitimize discrimination .
Although mandatory notification laws for HIV are commonplace in the U.S. , our state and federal statutes relating to the transmission of COVID-19 or other disease epidemics are largely silent .
An exception is Ohio , where it is a second degree misdemeanor for someone who believes he has a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowingly fail to take reasonable measures to prevent exposing himself to other persons.
” In the rest of the country , the closest tool in a prosecutor ’ s arsenal to criminalize the spread of coronavirus is the charge of “ culpable negligence , ” which assigns criminal liability for gross acts of negligence that expose others to harm .
This law , however , is an imperfect fit for a new pandemic like coronavirus , as courts usually demand that prosecutors show that someone ’ s negligence would likely have caused harm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are a lot of unknowns about COVID-19 , including the chances of spread and mortality rate .
If someone is charged under culpable negligence for spreading the coronavirus , prosecutors and defense lawyers would need medical experts to testify on the likelihood of contracting the disease from the infected individual in such locations as an airplane , inside a gym or at a caucus luncheon .
Prosecutors would also need to show that the defendant knew or should have known that he had the infectious disease when he acted so recklessly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the absence of widespread COVID-19 testing .
It is much easier for prosecutors to charge someone with violating a quarantine order , which is also a misdemeanor and more cut and dry – either the defendant was in his quarantine location or he was not – than dissecting an infected individual ’ s decision making to show culpable negligence .
It ’ s also easier to prosecute those who intentionally try to spread the disease , such as the uncooperative domestic battery suspect in the Orlando area who shouted “ I have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saliva directly onto a paramedic ’ s face .
That individual is now facing felony charges of battery on a paramedic .
At the federal level , the Department of Justice recently notified its prosecutors that the coronavirus meets the statutory definition of a biological agent , which means that anyone threatening or attempting to spread the disease can be charged with terrorism crimes .
This comes after the FBI issued an alert that infected white supremacists may attempt to use spray bottles to spread their bodily fluids to cops and Jews .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the COVID-19 pandemic snuck up on many of us .
Legislators around the country should review and modernize our criminal laws to reflect the realities of today .
But in so doing , we must learn from our experience with the criminalization of HIV transmission and ensure that any new law does not have the unintended consequence of making us less safe .
The harm of adding to a Scarlet Letter C stigma that would deter people from getting tested for coronavirus needs to be balanced against the understandable desire to hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people who write the laws , it will be up to legislators to make these difficult choices .
Until then , prosecutors will continue to apply existing laws to new and evolving circumstances .

By: Dave Aronberg, State Attorney, Palm Beach County, Florida
and
Dr. Dave Campbell, Chief Medical Correspondent, Morning Joe / MSNBC
Six days after taking a coronavirus test, Senator Rand Paul continued to work at the U.S. Capitol and attended a luncheon with his fellow GOP Senators. A physician himself, Senator Paul made the decision to continue working and exercising in the Senate gym after showing no symptoms of the illness. The revelation of his positive test shocked Sen. Paul’s colleagues and prompted rare public rebukes for his conduct from both sides of the aisle.
Palm Beach County residents expressed similar outrage when a retired New York physician awaiting his own test results boarded a JetBlue flight to Palm Beach International Airport. While on board, the passenger received a text message from his doctor alerting him that he had coronavirus. The individual notified the flight crew upon landing and agreed to self-quarantine. In response, JetBlue banned him for life for boarding the flight without disclosing to the airline that he was awaiting coronavirus test results. But this wasn’t enough of a sanction for many local residents, including the other passengers on the flight, who wanted to know if the irresponsible individual could be charged criminally.
During this stressful period, people are understandably concerned about the carelessness of others who ignore the need for social distancing and self-quarantines. In cases of negligence and intentional misconduct, how can law enforcement and prosecutors hold those accountable who put others at risk of contracting COVID-19?
Many people asked a similar question during the early years of the HIV epidemic. In response, at least 33 states passed laws to criminalize HIV transmission, including Florida, which makes it a third-degree felony (punishable by up to 5 years in prison) for individuals with HIV to knowingly withhold the information from a sexual partner. Such laws are now being re-evaluated throughout the country in light of breakthrough treatments for HIV and greater awareness that these laws can increase HIV-related stigma, which can discourage testing and legitimize discrimination.
Although mandatory notification laws for HIV are commonplace in the U.S., our state and federal statutes relating to the transmission of COVID-19 or other disease epidemics are largely silent.
An exception is Ohio, where it is a second degree misdemeanor for someone who believes he has a “dangerous, contagious disease” to “knowingly fail to take reasonable measures to prevent exposing himself to other persons.”
In the rest of the country, the closest tool in a prosecutor’s arsenal to criminalize the spread of coronavirus is the charge of “culpable negligence,” which assigns criminal liability for gross acts of negligence that expose others to harm. This law, however, is an imperfect fit for a new pandemic like coronavirus, as courts usually demand that prosecutors show that someone’s negligence would likely have caused harm to others. At this stage, there are a lot of unknowns about COVID-19, including the chances of spread and mortality rate. If someone is charged under culpable negligence for spreading the coronavirus, prosecutors and defense lawyers would need medical experts to testify on the likelihood of contracting the disease from the infected individual in such locations as an airplane, inside a gym or at a caucus luncheon. Prosecutors would also need to show that the defendant knew or should have known that he had the infectious disease when he acted so recklessly, but this is made more difficult in the absence of widespread COVID-19 testing.
It is much easier for prosecutors to charge someone with violating a quarantine order, which is also a misdemeanor and more cut and dry – either the defendant was in his quarantine location or he was not -- than dissecting an infected individual’s decision making to show culpable negligence. It’s also easier to prosecute those who intentionally try to spread the disease, such as the uncooperative domestic battery suspect in the Orlando area who shouted “I have the coronavirus” and coughed large amounts of saliva directly onto a paramedic’s face. That individual is now facing felony charges of battery on a paramedic.
At the federal level, the Department of Justice recently notified its prosecutors that the coronavirus meets the statutory definition of a biological agent, which means that anyone threatening or attempting to spread the disease can be charged with terrorism crimes. This comes after the FBI issued an alert that infected white supremacists may attempt to use spray bottles to spread their bodily fluids to cops and Jews.
We are living in unchartered territory, as the COVID-19 pandemic snuck up on many of us. Legislators around the country should review and modernize our criminal laws to reflect the realities of today. But in so doing, we must learn from our experience with the criminalization of HIV transmission and ensure that any new law does not have the unintended consequence of making us less safe. The harm of adding to a Scarlet Letter C stigma that would deter people from getting tested for coronavirus needs to be balanced against the understandable desire to hold reckless individuals accountable. As representatives of the people who write the laws, it will be up to legislators to make these difficult choices. Until then, prosecutors will continue to apply existing laws to new and evolving circumstances.


msnbc--2020-03-31--Trump: ‘Use a scarf if you want’ rather than getting a mask

Trump on projected death toll : I 'd 'rather have them say ' the numbers

Trump: ‘Use a scarf if you want’ rather than getting a mask
President Trump suggested Americans use scarves to cover their face to protect from COVID-19, while there is a face mask shortage for health care workers.March 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-31--Trump on projected death toll: I'd 'rather have them say' the numbers

Trump on projected death toll: I'd 'rather have them say' the numbers
On the question of projected death toll, Trump says he'd rather have Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx "say the numbers."March 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-31--Trump: 'This is going to be a rough 2 week period'

Trump: 'This is going to be a rough 2 week period'
President Trump updates the public on the federal response to COVID-19 and says "we're going to go through a very tough 2 weeks."March 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-31--Are surgical masks helpful for the general public?


msnbc--2020-03-31--Dr. Vin Gupta: Here in Seattle, 'strict measures have worked'


msnbc--2020-03-31--More hotspots emerge across country as COVID-19 spreads


msnbc--2020-03-31--Gov. Hogan: 'Makes sense' for the DMV to 'work as a region'


msnbc--2020-03-31--Biden considering Michigan Gov. Whitmer for potential vice presidential pick

Former Vice President Joe Biden tells MSNBC's Brian Williams that he has been considering Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for his potential vice presidential pick.March 31, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--Why Trump should urge stay-at-home order in Florida

White House projects up to 240,000 deaths from coronavirus as supply deficits continue

Meacham: Pence probably saved the republic, but I don't always want to count on one person to do it 08:18


msnbc--2020-04-01--Despite case surge, Florida gov. resists stay-at-home order

Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis is facing criticism for his handling of the coronavirus in his state as new cases are surging. Gov. DeSantis has thus far resisted a stay-at-home order despite recommendations.April 1, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--Joe: This is the press conference scientists wanted two weeks ago

On Monday, the White House coronavirus response coordinator warned that the U.S. could see up to 200,000 deaths from the outbreak 'if we do things almost perfectly.' President Trump called the figures 'sobering.'April 1, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--White House projects up to 240,000 deaths from coronavirus as supply deficits continue

Tuesday’s Coronavirus task force briefing delivered the most detailed government projection yet about how many people in the U.S. could die from the coronavirus pandemic. This is happening as medical workers continue to say there’s not enough protective equipment like masks, or tests, or ventilators.April 1, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--Joe Biden: It's for Bernie Sanders to decide whether to stay in 2020 race

Joe Biden: It's for Bernie Sanders to decide whether to stay in 2020 race
Joe Biden reacts on the state of the 2020 Democratic campaign and what his competitor for the nomination, Bernie Sanders, should do next.April 1, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-31--'Who’s in charge?’ Biden criticizes Trump’s ‘slow’ coronavirus response


msnbc--2020-03-31--Biden: Coronavirus may alter U.S. voting and Democratic convention


msnbc--2020-03-31--Trump White House warns up to 240,000 in U.S. could die from coronavirus

Trump White House warns up to 240,000 in U.S. could die from coronavirus
The president took a notably darker tone during a press conference where his coronavirus experts suggested that even with strict social distancing, the U.S. could see as many as 240,000 COVID-19 deaths.April 1, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-31--COVID-19 stricken Navy carrier faces tough choices, limited options

Ray Mabus, former governor of Mississippi and former Secretary of the Navy, talks with Rachel Maddow about the need to get sailors sick with COVID-19 off the Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier and the options open to the U.S. military to treat the sailors and the ship when only the limited resources of Guam are available.April 1, 2020


msnbc--2020-03-31--Trump admin fumbling medical equipment supply chain management

Rachel Maddow looks at reports of how the Trump administration is still making a mess of managing the flow of medical equipment to the places that need it, and hears from Nick Vyas of USC's Marshall School of Business on how the federal government could take a lesson from commercial supply infrastructure.April 1, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--Teaneck Mayor: 'Somebody who has Army experience' needs to provide pandemic response

King County , Wash. executive : ' I really feel like we 're on our own '

Teaneck Mayor: 'Somebody who has Army experience' needs to provide pandemic response
Mohammed Hameeduddin, mayor of Teaneck, New Jersey, tells Chuck Todd that the incidence of new COVID-19 cases has begun to fall in his community.April 1, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--Trump administration announces crackdown on international drug trade amid pandemic

President Trump announced an enhanced counter narcotics effort in the western hemisphere, citing a need to stay vigilant during the coronavirus epidemic. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said an increase in Navy destroyers and Coast Guard cutters would double the anti-narcotics capacity in the region.April 1, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--King County, Wash. executive: 'I really feel like we're on our own'

King County, Wash. executive: 'I really feel like we're on our own'
Dow Constantine, King County, Wash. executive, says we need the federal "to make sure its people can make it through a crisis."April 1, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--'There's clearly some good news in these numbers' in Washington State

'There's clearly some good news in these numbers' in Washington State
Dow Constantine, Executive of King County in Washington says that "We're not seeing the exponential growth that epidemiologists expect at this point" after taking aggressive action to curb virus transmissionApril 1, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--First U.S. ER physician dies from COVID-19

Dr. Ranney says of the physician, "Unless our government steps up and gets us the protective equipment we need, he will be the first of many of my colleagues."April 1, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--Sen. Harris: ‘Let’s meet the needs of the moment’

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msnbc--2020-04-01--Trump’s revisionist history on coronavirus

After weeks of downplaying coronavirus, President Trump levels with the public on the scope and severity of the pandemicApril 1, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--Sesame Street helps kids and their parents cope with pandemic

MSNBC's Sesame Street friend, Abby Cadabby, and Vice President of Education and Research at Sesame Workshop, Rosemarie Truglio, join Chris Jansing to share how Sesame Street is taking initiative to provide resources and tips to help us all take better care of each other.April 1, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--Medical student warns young people about seriousness of coronavirus

Medical student David Vega has beaten Coronavirus, and he has a dire warning for anyone who might think they are invincible - because at first he thought he was too.April 1, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--Woman’s plea for blood plasma for her husband with COVID-19

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msnbc--2020-04-02--'It was incredible': Reporter discusses reuniting with son

WAPO : McConnell says Pelosi should 'stand down ' on new coronavirus rescue bill

Meacham: Pence probably saved the republic, but I don't always want to count on one person to do it 08:18


msnbc--2020-04-02--Joe: There can't be a patchwork approach to a pandemic

'If you're at war, the entire country goes to war,' says Joe Scarborough in discussing why the federal government needs to take the lead rather than relying on state governors to implement stay-at-home orders.April 2, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-02--Gov. admits he didn't know asymptomatic people could pass virus

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday announced a stay-at home order across Georgia to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus. During the announcement, Kemp also stated he just learned asymptomatic people could transmit the virus.April 2, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-02--More governors issuing stay-at-home orders

As the number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. continues to grow, more governors are issuing statewide stay-at-home orders for their residents, including Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis. The panel discusses.April 2, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-02--Citizens, local officials 'begging' for stronger federal government response on COVID-19

A mom whose husband is in the hospital pleads for better access to testing. A New Jersey mayor asks if the military could send nurses and respiratory therapists. And doctors are still begging for personal protective equipment. A day after the White House projected 240,000 coronavirus deaths as a best-case scenario, is the federal government moving any faster?April 2, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--Boston Globe Editorial Board: Trump 'has blood on his hands'

Boston Globe Editorial Board: Trump 'has blood on his hands'
Bina Venkataraman, Editorial Page Editor for The Boston Globe, tells Lawrence O'Donnell that President Trump is trying to "recalibrate our expectations" after the administration's "colossal failures" in addressing COVID-19.April 2, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--Rep. Schiff on Trump’s coronavirus response: ‘They should stop making excuses’

Rep. Adam Schiff is drafting a bill to create a 9/11-style commission to scrutinize the Trump administration’s slow, unprepared response to fighting coronavirus. He tells Lawrence O’Donnell that Trump saying impeachment distracted from the pandemic is “an interesting acknowledgement that the administration has screwed up this response” but the president’s delay in taking the virus seriously has had “catastrophic consequences.”April 2, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--WAPO: McConnell says Pelosi should 'stand down' on new coronavirus rescue bill

Meacham: Pence probably saved the republic, but I don't always want to count on one person to do it


msnbc--2020-04-01--Trump talks up ratings and social media following at coronavirus briefings

With a rising death toll and the number of COVID-19 cases surging, the president has used his coronavirus briefings to talk about the television ratings for his briefings and the number of followers he has on social media.April 2, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-01--Florida Gov. DeSantis issues stay-at-home order after fierce criticism


msnbc--2020-04-02--Welker: 'What are they going to do about this bidding war?'

Ventilator relief might not come until after COVID-19 peak

Welker: 'What are they going to do about this bidding war?'
NBC's Kristen Welker on what hasn’t been answered at today’s White House briefing: “The question that I still didn’t get an answer to … what are they going to do about this bidding war?”April 2, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-02--Trump announces NYC Javits Center will become COVID-19 hospital

President Trump announced he would authorize New York City’s Javits Center to become a COVID-19 hospital, by request of Gov. Cuomo. The president said the facility would be federally staffed and will be able to accommodate under 3,000 patients.April 2, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-02--The Navy relieved the commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt of his duties today

Courtney Kube reports that the Navy captain was fired becasue of how he handled sounding the alarm, “It was just the manner in which he did it, which is why he was fired.”April 2, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-02--Ohio mother who lost 3 family members warns Americans to ‘Stay home’


msnbc--2020-04-02--Trump calls second coronavirus test ‘much more pleasant,' tests negative

President Trump said he has been tested for COVID-19 for a second time, with negative results. The president took the newer, rapid point-of-care test and called it "more pleasant" than the first.April 2, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-02--Stephanie Ruhle fact checks Sec. Mnuchin

“He said this thing is up and running tomorrow you can call any FDIC bank," Stephanie Ruhle says. "That’s absolutely not true.”April 2, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-02--Mnuchin says banks can begin accepting small business loans 'tomorrow'

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin responds to question about whether or not banks are fully equipped to accept small business loan applications saying, “I’ve been assured that the banks will be in the process starting tomorrow.”April 2, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-02--Dr. Vin Gupta: 'We don't have enough swabs' for COVID-19 testing

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msnbc--2020-04-02--Drone company changes production line to make N95 masks


msnbc--2020-04-03--Steve Rattner: Unemployment rates set to hit double digits

Is Trump admin .
doing enough to deal with 'unbelievably awful ' unemployment ?

Economic analyst Steve Rattner says the unemployment rate will shortly head into double digits and the country will likely still be looking at roughly 10 percent unemployment on Election Day.April 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--Calif. cases growing slower than other large states

Meacham: Pence probably saved the republic, but I don't always want to count on one person to do it 08:18


msnbc--2020-04-03--Fact-checking the claims made at Thursday's coronavirus briefing

Those hoping for clarity and accurate information from Thursday’s coronavirus task force briefing may have come away disappointed. It included a number of unanswered questions or optimistic untruths about the availability of aid for small businesses, problems in the supply chain for ventilators and personal protective equipment.April 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--Is Trump admin. doing enough to deal with 'unbelievably awful' unemployment?

Has the president done enough to deal with the economic crisis the coronavirus pandemic is creating? We discuss with former head of the Small Business Administration Karen Mills and former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers to Pres. Obama Austan Goolsbee.April 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--Respiratory doc: Trump should have issued a national lockdown two months ago


msnbc--2020-04-02--Should you wear a mask to protect from the coronavirus?

Should you wear a mask to protect from the coronavirus?
We talked to a respiratory doctor to make sense of the confusing messaging coming from the Trump administration on whether you should wear a mask to protect you from the coronavirus.April 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-02--Sen. Harris: ‘I’m very proud of what our California leaders have done’

Sen. Kamala Harris tells Lawrence O’Donnell that California leaders sounding the alarm and taking early, aggressive action have helped to slow the spread of coronavirus in her state: “The focus has been on what this is, which is a public health crisis … so what I’ve seen California leaders do is address it then and focus on what we need to do to get resources to our hospitals” while Trump refused to take action.April 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-02--Trump calls states 'complainers,' says federal govt. is just a 'backup'

The president blamed states for not having a reserve of medical supplies and said the federal government is just a 'backup' for states as governors plead for the Trump administration to streamline the coronavirus response.April 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-02--Dr. Bhadelia explains reported ‘false negatives’ in coronavirus test results

The Wall Street Journal reports "health experts now believe nearly one in three patients who are infected are nevertheless getting a negative test result." Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, an infectious diseases physician and the medical director of the Special Pathogens Unit at the Boston University School of Medicine, explains why people may be getting "false negatives" in their test results.April 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--Rep. Shalala: This president is dangerous to our health

Former FEMA Admin .
Fugate : 'Where is the CDC in this ? '

Congresswoman Donna Shalala says that President Trump saying he won’t abide by voluntary guidelines to wear a mask is dangerous to ‘our health’: “Millions of Americans are going to be confused by this mixed messaging.”April 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--Despite CDC and Dr. Fauci's recommendation, Trump says he won't wear mask

Despite CDC and Dr. Fauci's recommendation, Trump says he won't wear mask
President Trump said he won’t be following the voluntary guidelines by the CDC to wear cloth based masks/coverings.April 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--Surgeon general explains evolution of CDC face mask guidance

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams explained the CDC began advising that symptomatic people wear face masks at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then as science showed that the virus could manifest in people as presymptomatic and asymptomatic, the organization expanded its guidance that all people wear face coverings when outside the home.April 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--‘Nasty tone: Trump snaps at question about Jared Kushner

President Trump lashed out at a reporter who asked for clarification on Jared Kushner’s statement about a federal stockpile of medical supplies and whether or not states should share in supplies. The president said the reporter “should be ashamed” for asking the question.April 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--‘The shelves were empty’: Trump blames Obama administration for lack of medical supplies

When asked why the federal government was not prepared for a pandemic such as COVID-19, President Trump blamed previous administrations, saying “the shelves were empty.”April 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--Trump on the CDC guidance recommending face masks: 'It is voluntary'

Trump on the CDC guidance recommending face masks: 'It is voluntary'
White House holds coronavirus task force briefing, Pres. Trump says CDC has issued guidance recommending face masks for the general public, adding, "it is voluntary ... you don't have to do it."April 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--Trump says Blue Cross Blue Shield waiving COVID-19 copays for next 60 days

President Trump announced Blue Cross Blue Shield will waive copays of COVID-19 treatments for the next 60 days. The president also said hospitals treating uninsured patients will be reimbursed by the federal government via funds from the coronavirus relief package.April 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--Former FEMA Admin. Fugate: 'Where is the CDC in this?'

Former FEMA Admin. Fugate: 'Where is the CDC in this?'
Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate says "CDC was the guidance that we would depend upon in any disease outbreak or pandemic" but now it "has been absent."April 3, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--'Suicide mission:' Medical professionals describe going to work in New York City

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msnbc--2020-04-03--Number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. surpass 270,000


msnbc--2020-04-03--Infectious disease expert's plan to crush coronavirus in 10 weeks

Trump blasts states and fights with media as coronavirus deaths soar

Meacham: Pence probably saved the republic, but I don't always want to count on one person to do it


msnbc--2020-04-03--NYT: Trump administration scales back paid leave in relief bill

Robert Reich tells Ali Velshi that the Trump administration’s decision to exempt small businesses from providing paid leave to 75% of workers puts them “in an impossible position” to choose between going to work or missing a paycheck. He also discusses how difficult it is for workers in Republican states to qualify for unemployment insurance, a problem that’s only worsening during this crisis.April 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--Chairman Schiff reacts to Trump firing Intel IG

Chairman Adam Schiff tells Ali Velshi that Donald Trump’s late-Friday-night firing of the Inspector General who flagged the whistleblower complaint to Congress is the president “retaliating against the people that are on his enemies list.”April 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--Trump firing IG who flagged complaint that triggered impeachment

Robert Costa of The Washington Post explains the significance of Trump telling Congress he is firing the inspector general who flagged the Ukraine whistleblower complaint that eventually led to the president's impeachment.April 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--Trump calls himself a 'wartime president' while dodging responsibility

While Trump has referred to himself as a 'wartime president' as the nation deals with the coronavirus pandemic, he has repeatedly shifted blame to governors describing the federal government as a 'backup' to states. Annie Karni of The New York Times discusses.April 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--Trump fires IG who flagged Ukraine whistleblower complaint

Lawrence: Trump's lawyers are too cowardly to quit or to tell Trump to shut up 08:15


msnbc--2020-04-03--Dr. Rishi Desai: Testing is crucial to fight COVID-19

Dr. Rishi Desai, a former Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer at the CDC, explains to Ali Velshi that almost everyone in America might have COVID-19 and the importance of testing to fight the spread and reoccurrence of the virus.April 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--Trump blasts states and fights with media as coronavirus deaths soar

Trump continued to blast states, fight with reporters, and flout the CDC's own new guidance on the coronavirus at the end of a relentless week.April 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--Detroit bus driver dies two weeks after raising alarms about COVID-19

Jason Hargrove, a bus driver in Detroit, raised alarms about COVID-19 after picking up a coughing passenger. Sadly, Hargrove was infected with coronavirus and died less than two weeks later.April 4, 2020


msnbc--2020-04-03--The terrifying trend of coronavirus in nursing homes