_____________________________________________ Q the Congress: The House cancelled its session today because of internet threats that another insurrection will topple the government and re-install Donald Trump as president. Today is the day that followers of QAnon believe that Donald Trump will seize …

Viral News: Enough Covid-19 vaccine will be available for every adult American by the end of May, President Biden announced, although it will take longer to give all the shots. Biden had previously said there would be enough vaccine by the …

Son of Covid: In a frightening development, a variant of the coronavirus found in Brazil can cause re-infection with Covid-19 even after a person has developed anti-bodies with a first infection.   In South Africa, a mutation called B.1.351 can dodge antibodies …

False Idol: A centerpiece of the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando over the weekend was a caricatured figure of Donald Trump with gold skin and hair, red tie, American flag shorts, and flipflops. Attendees nearly worshipped at the foot of …

The $15 Bill: The House yesterday passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill that includes a $15 federal minimum wage. The vote was close; 219 to 212 against near-unanimous Republican opposition.    “This isn’t a relief bill,” said Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California, …

Hit Man: Saudi Arabia’s  Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved “and likely ordered” the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to a report expected to be released by the US government. The prince insists he didn’t know in advance and had nothing to …

Advise & Consent: President Biden is facing his first major defeat with his nomination of Neera Tanden to be director of the Office of Management and Budget. Two hearings on her nomination have been postponed, a possible signal that the nomination …

Communications Breakdown: Former Capitol security officials and the Washington police chief blamed intelligence failures by law enforcement and the Defense Department for leaving them unprepared for the enormity of the January 6th insurrection and for slow mobilization of the  National Guard.    “None …

Milestone: In an emotional speech last night at the White House, President Biden marked the milestone of a half million deaths in the coronavirus pandemic. “For the loved ones left behind: I know all too well,” he said. “I know what it’s …

Electric Shock: Customers of unregulated Texas power companies who signed up for floating price plans have been socked with enormous bills in the wake of the big freeze and power outage. Some customers are paying hundreds of dollars more, some are …