The House voted early Saturday to pass President Biden's $1.9T Covid-19 relief package, which includes $1,400 direct payments, a $400-a-week federal unemployment bonus, and a per-child allowance of up to $3,600 for one year. https://t.co/7zrgr8Sw4Y
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 27, 2021
76% of Americans, including 60% of Republicans, support Biden’s covid bill but 0 House Republicans voted for it. A perfect illustration of American politics right now pic.twitter.com/AuOlCSNHsT
— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) February 27, 2021
Sen. Bernie Sanders: "I think every Democrat will vote the right way, and the vice president will give us the vote that we need." https://t.co/DUvSghqbFK pic.twitter.com/UoPqMcuPIg
— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2021
Canada PM Trudeau tells @MeetThePress that Biden's approach to fighting Covid "more aligns with where Canada has been for quite a while," praises Biden's contribution to Covax, and says Canada will "have everyone vaccinated probably by the end of the summer," per the transcript. https://t.co/FGZyglIres
— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) February 27, 2021
Turns out, it's not quite as easy as simply saying, "Hey! It's America! We're back! And, uh, we'd like to take our seat at the head of the table again?" @agearan and I on Biden's challenge adjusting to a post-Trump world order. https://t.co/niQZVvSNhW
— Ashley Parker (@AshleyRParker) February 27, 2021
Biden says he will make announcement on Saudi Arabia on Monday https://t.co/K6BSQ9RPgV pic.twitter.com/2wayTL8581
— Reuters (@Reuters) February 27, 2021
Biden holds off punishing Saudi crown prince, despite US intel https://t.co/Do4qbZ1JhF pic.twitter.com/7MGw9SOULZ
— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2021
President Joe Biden provided an official explanation of the airstrike that targeted Iranian-backed fighters in eastern Syria, saying he was using his authority to deter attacks on U.S. and allied personnel in Iraq https://t.co/ILjnfCmSFd
— Bloomberg (@business) February 27, 2021
Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was killed 6 years ago; however, those responsible have yet to be held accountable. We are deeply troubled by the Russian government’s growing intolerance of independent expression. The Russian people deserve better. https://t.co/dpyixa8lup
— Ned Price (@StateDeptSpox) February 27, 2021
Breaking News: A second former aide to Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York accused him of sexual harassment. Cuomo denied any impropriety and called for an outside review. https://t.co/w3s2Ivnuj0
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 27, 2021
In the real world…
Yay!!! FDA authorizes Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot vaccine – shipments expected within days! https://t.co/5eBoYdP6Nf
— Amy Siskind 🏳️🌈 (@Amy_Siskind) February 27, 2021
https://t.co/KJEQKDCfUs pic.twitter.com/KKRRouZfh5
— Robinson Meyer (@yayitsrob) February 27, 2021
JUST IN: United States administers over 2.3 million new daily coronavirus vaccine doses for the first time
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) February 28, 2021
Meanwhile… CPAC sets the strangely-shaped stage for its main attraction
Saturday was kinda ho-hum at CPAC, but one thing was clear: The man who wasn’t there was, in fact, everywhere, writes @mattklewis https://t.co/iyYTu5fJOV
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 27, 2021
CPAC's gold Trump statue was made in Mexico https://t.co/ngwv0afNTQ pic.twitter.com/9Ohg8KkGt7
— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2021
If you missed any of Saturday’s CPAC happenings, a thread full of video highlights (lowlights?) starts here 👇 https://t.co/Sr70oLY6nX
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 27, 2021
SCOOP — Just in time for CPAC, Trump launches a new web site that will let him turn his appearance into money into his own pockets.https://t.co/kUwiD7OKjf pic.twitter.com/V89efOdc0E
— S.V. Dáte (@svdate) February 27, 2021
"This year, in the midst of canceled weddings, postponed social gatherings and lonely parents, CPAC continues to CPAC while the coronavirus continues to rage," writes @MollyJongFast https://t.co/qgZvJ4fP4y
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 27, 2021
Stage design conspiracies are outrageous and slanderous. We have a long standing commitment to the Jewish community. Cancel culture extremists must address antisemitism within their own ranks. CPAC proudly stands with our Jewish allies, including those speaking from this stage.
— Matt Schlapp (@mschlapp) February 27, 2021
Notice what is missin' from Schlapp's statement? A denial.https://t.co/cThgNCL10Q
— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) February 27, 2021
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BRITAIN BRACED FOR ‘POST-COVID’ BUDGET
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says UK economy to face ‘enormous strains’ following lockdown@Anja_Popp reports.https://t.co/xfPYqHG1Yx
— Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) February 27, 2021
But don't worry, we're sure our hard-working healthcare staff will be able to pay the bills in claps 🙄 https://t.co/VaFeyztBpd
— Best for Britain (@BestForBritain) February 27, 2021
Sunak’s £5bn plan to rescue high streets from collapse https://t.co/ZqqF0EVgTu
— The Guardian (@guardian) February 27, 2021
Rishi Sunak risks ‘financial crisis’ unless he raises taxes, warns Tory grandee https://t.co/E5eM2ZQAH2
— The Independent (@Independent) February 27, 2021
My bit on up-and-coming luxury wellness brand Rishi Sunak https://t.co/hjBbeDc3OI
— Marina Hyde (@MarinaHyde) February 26, 2021
And a closer look at where cases are rising again and what’s happening in those countries shows the risk of assuming we’re all now on the home stretch. pic.twitter.com/6eiiwKCCQD
— John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) February 25, 2021
Best twitter reply of the day goes to Harry 💥💥 pic.twitter.com/yUS1WOGfNj
— Marcella (@CellaH26) February 27, 2021
"New Zealand: Auckland to go into seven-day Covid lockdown"
— Edwin Hayward 🦄 🗡 (@uk_domain_names) February 27, 2021
Auckland is being shut down over ONE case.
How amazing is that? To be that determined to keep people safe, and life as near "old normal" as possible. Beyond our wildest dreams! https://t.co/oqkhDTJWD0
It is exactly a year since Northern Ireland had its first positive case of #Covid19. While there is still some way to go, the future is looking a little bit brighter. https://t.co/36bTsabvrq
— BBC News NI (@BBCNewsNI) February 27, 2021
Meanwhile In Dublin…
Irish police attacked after people protesting Covid-19 restrictions are prevented from forming planned gathering in Dublin city centre https://t.co/mTra3Tjhti
— BBC News NI (@BBCNewsNI) February 27, 2021
Horrified to see this on our streets. Irish people have spent last year fighting Covid. There is no excuse for violence to Gardaí or anyone. This behaviour on Grafton St by a selfish few undermines sacrifices that millions have made in the last 12 months https://t.co/QI8x2dmFg3
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) February 27, 2021
Twins and a father and son were among 13 people (12 men, 1 woman) charged with public order offences tonight after anti-lockdown demonstrations in Dublin turned violent. https://t.co/sdTpqJaW1C
— Kevin Doyle (@KevDoyle_Indo) February 27, 2021
Anti-lockdown protest in Dublin turning ugly today.
— Donie O'Sullivan (@donie) February 27, 2021
Far-right conspiracy theorists are becoming more popular online in Ireland over the last year. https://t.co/YVWdyXqSZg
Pure thuggery on the streets of Dublin today. It’s not a “protest”. It’s an attack on our national effort. The abuse directed at the Gardai is sickening & shameful. Disgraceful. Thoughts with the Gardai and their families
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) February 27, 2021
Protesting in Dublin today for an end to lockdown but won’t wear a mask or take a vaccine to end lockdown 🤔
— Irish Unity 🇮🇪 (@IrishUnity) February 27, 2021