Coronavirus
Covid-19 Pandemic USA Update
In the week of 10/11 to 10/17/20 : 4,863 Americans were confirmed to have died from the Covid-19 virus, up 75 from the week before. Year to date: 224,282 Americans were confirmed to have died MORE
Last Call
Last Call: 10-17-20
Wow, now October is half over. This year has flown by for me and it just seems that all the days of the week and months of the year pretty much have all run together. MORE
Pandemic Morons
Trump Rally Crowd Chants ‘Lock Her Up’ About Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
The crowd watching President Donald Trump speak Saturday in Muskegon, Michigan, chanted “Lock her up!” at the mention of the state’s Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer. The commander in chief appeared to agree when he responded MORE
2020 Elections
Trump says he’ll ‘find a way’ to fire Gov. DeSantis if he doesn’t win Florida
Because he has soooooo much control over who governs our states: “He’s done a great job and he’s been my friend. Hey, Ron, are we going to win this state, please? You know if we MORE
Europe
Paris high school teacher decapitated after allegedly showing students caricatures of the prophet Muhammad
A high school teacher in a Paris suburb was decapitated Friday afternoon, French authorities said, in an attack that occurred after the teacher had allegedly shown caricatures of the prophet Muhammad to his students. The MORE
It's 5:00 Somewhere
It’s 5:00 Somewhere
Welcome back to “The Lounge” for October 16, 2020. You do realize it’s only 18 days until Election Day? In my view, that calls for a drink! We’ve made it this far! And just think MORE
Politics
A Federal Judge Orders DoJ To Find Out If Trump Means What He Tweets
In response to a lawsuit by BuzzFeed News, the government said that just because Trump demanded that the Russia investigation be declassified, it doesn’t mean he wanted the Russia investigation to be declassified. A federal MORE
Live Discussions
Watch Live: Joe Biden Speaks in Michigan on Healthcare
Former Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak at 2:30pmEST in Southfield, Michigan, on protecting and expanding access to affordable health care. He will also be attending a voter mobilization event in Detroit later, MORE
Politics
‘What a RINO’ Ben Sasse speaks out against Dear Leader
“The way he kisses dictators’ butts. I mean, the way he ignores that the Uyghurs are in literal concentration camps in Xinjiang right now. He hasn’t lifted a finger on behalf of the Hong Kongers,” MORE
2020 Elections
Michigan bans open carry of guns inside and near polling places
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson sent guidance to local election officials on Friday — 18 days before Election Day — to clarify that the open carry of firearms on Election Day in polling places, clerk’s offices MORE
Politics
Collins may not be on board for the Barrett vote, Donnie flips out
President Donald Trump on Friday attacked Maine Sen. Susan Collins over her stated opposition to Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court, lashing out at one of the most vulnerable Senate Republicans less MORE
News
Dianne Feinstein Gives Lindsey Graham Hugs and Praise for “The Best Set of Hearings”
California Senator Dianne Feinstein gave South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham some love at the conclusion of the Amy Coney Barrett hearings on Thursday. “I just want to thank you. This has been one of the MORE
Coronavirus
Chris Christie Says Wear a Mask
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told George Stephanopoulos on Friday morning that it was not enough for Trump to express approval of wearing masks, as he did at Thursday night’s town hall. “You know, MORE
Newscasts
Rachel Maddow points out the Liar in Chief’s numerous lies he told during his town hall
Rachel Maddow highlights some of the statements made by Donald Trump at the NBC News town hall about the coronavirus that were not only false, but potentially deadly because of the many people who take MORE
News
‘But his emails!’ Feds launch an investigation into Hunter Biden’s alleged laptop and other nonsense
Here we go….again. Just days out from the election, the Feds decide to launch an investigation into “whether alleged Hunter Biden emails are linked to a foreign intel operation.” Where have we heard that one MORE
News
The Trump administration rejects California’s request for disaster relief
“The true cost won’t be known for months or years afterward,” he said. He added: “What the state is looking for is the highest level of federal support, which requires the highest bars be cleared. MORE
2020 Elections
Adelsons give $75M to Preserve America PAC in attempt to save the floundering Dotard
The Adelsons gave the massive sum to Preserve America PAC, accounting for roughly 90 percent of the group’s fundraising in September, according to a person familiar with the group’s finances who shared details with POLITICO MORE
Free Chat Friday
Free Chat Friday-The weeks all run together
Happy Friday, News Viewers! Seriously, I have no clue what week number it is. According to Mr. Google, it’s Week 42, but last week, our dear Rachel had us at Week 44. Regardless, they have MORE
Coronavirus
Covid 19 Pandemic USA Newsflash
For the second time in a week the number of confirmed infections in the USA has exceeded 60,000. On 10/9 60,419 Americans were confirmed to have become infected with the Covid donnie virus. Today, 10/15, MORE
Live Discussions
Watch Joe Biden’s town hall in Philadelphia
What should have been the second presidential debate tonight, has now turned into dueling town hall events between uygh and Joe Biden. Join News Views for a Live Discussion on ABC’s 90 minute, town hall MORE
Live Discussions
Watch Trump’s town hall in Miami
Join News Views for a Live Discussion on NBC’s 60 minute, town hall event with Trump and moderated by Savannah Guthrie at an outdoor area of the Perez Art Museum in Miami. The town hall MORE
Coronavirus
Hormel Foods is Giving Away Bacon-Scented Face Masks
Those needing incentive to keep their mask affixed to their face will now have the added benefit of that mask smelling like bacon. In the most 2020 move of all time. Hormel has released Black MORE
News
Trump Has Barr in the Doghouse: “I’m Not Happy”
Trump refused to say on Wednesday whether he would bring back Billy Barr as his Attorney General in a potential second term. “Can’t comment on that, it’s too early. I’m not happy, with all of MORE
Coronavirus
Trudeau Continues to Keep U.S.–Canada Border Closed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to keep the border between Canada and the United States closed as long as the COVID-19 cases remain elevated in the U.S. “We have committed to keeping Canadians safe and MORE
Americas
Police raid Bolsonaro ally’s house, find dirty money hidden between his….between his….buttocks.
Jair Bolsonaro’s efforts to portray himself as an anti-corruption crusader have suffered another blow after police reportedly seized a wad of banknotes from between the clenched buttocks of one of his allies. Chico Rodrigues, the MORE