Political and General News Events from Feb. 21
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Coronavirus gets political: Trump Dems exchange barbs as US prepares for potential crisis
As the coronavirus has swept around the world, sickening and killing thousands, the U.S. government's response to the crisis has become gripped by political infighting between President Trump and Democrats.
Dan Henninger: Trump should 'rise above' political squabbling about coronavirus
President Trump's strategy on handling the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, won't "backfire" as long as he "maintains his cool" and rises above political squabbling with his opponents, Wall Street Journal Editorial Page Deputy Editor Dan Henninger said Thursday.
Sean Hannity accuses Democrats of 'weaponizing' coronavirus 'to score cheap repulsive political points'
Sean Hannity spent much of his opening monologue Thursday lambasting Democrats for "weaponizing" the coronavirus outbreak and creating chaos as the 60th American tested positive for the novel virus earlier in the day.
Mike Huckabee: Pence is right choice to lead coronavirus response – Democrats wrong to launch political attack
The Democrats just can’t seem to help themselves. Even in the midst of a bona fide public health crisis involving the coronavirus, all they’re doing is second-guessing President Trump and trying to stoke hysteria in order to score political points.
Pete Hegseth: It's a shame Dems and media are using coronavirus to score political points against Trump
Democrats and the mainstream media appear to be using the coronavirus to score political points against President Trump and his administration, "Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host Pete Hegseth said Friday.
Schiff says Trump's coronavirus response doesn’t ‘inspire confidence’ ramping up political fight
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, who led the impeachment fight against President Trump, said Friday he has "profound concerns" about Trump's response to the coronavirus and cast doubt on whether the White House is telling the truth to the American public about the global outbreak.
Coronavirus gets political on eve of SC primary
U.S. Democratic presidential contenders criticized the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus outbreak, which expanded to six new countries and sent global stock markets tumbling again on Friday.
Coronavirus grifts crop up online for political gain and profit
These days capitalism and democracy seem to mean that it's never too early to take advantage of the misery of others, and the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is the latest proof point. On Saturday the Washington Post reported that an agency within the State Department had compiled a report of two million tweets, which peddled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Among the hoaxes compiled in the report and...
Trump is headed for a political reckoning as his response to the coronavirus paints a grim picture of his ability to handle a pandemic
Coronavirus Concerns Political Issues Eclipse Movies Deals at Berlin Film Festival
Overshadowed by a grisly, racially motivated shooting in western Germany and the growing pains of new festival leadership, this year’s Berlinale served to illuminate the market dynamics and global …
Malaysia Central Bank Cuts Key Rate Amid Coronavirus Outbreak and Political Turbulence
Malaysia’s central bank reduced its key overnight policy rate, citing worsening economic conditions.
How European populists are using coronavirus as a political tool
Refugees, aid workers placed under quarantine in Italy as far-right leaders across Europe call for tighter borders.
Israel's re-do election returns it to political limbo again
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel looked set to slide back into political deadlock on Wednesday as the final votes were being tallied from the country's third election in less than a year, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party holding on to a solid lead but failing to win the outright parliamentary majority needed to form a government. With nearly all the votes counted, Likud led the way with 36 seats followed by Benny Gantz's centrist Blue and White party that held 33 seats. The Joint List, an umbrella group of Arab-led parties, finished third with 15 seats, an all-time high for them. Along with its religious and nationalist allies, Likud had the backing of 58 of the 120 incoming members in parliament - three votes short of the hoped-for majority. The final results were expected to be released later Wednesday. These were delayed because of new verification procedures and complications arising from tallying some 4,000 ballots cast by Israelis confined to home quarantine after possible exposure to the coronavirus. Netanyahu, set to go on trial on corruption charges in two weeks, claimed victory after exit polls projected his Likud party as the largest faction in parliament in Monday's election. But late fluctuations in the official returns signaled that Israel's year-long political deadlock is far from over. Although Netanyahu's opponents together are projected to hold a 62-seat majority, they are deeply divided and unlikely to cooperate. They include the predominantly Arab Joint List and the secular nationalist faction led by Avigdor Lieberman, who has ruled out any alliance with Arab politicians. Joint List chairman Ayman Odeh has announced a series of conditions for him to back Gantz as an alternative candidate and made it clear that aligning with...
Europe relied on Turkey to solve its migrant problem. Now a political fight threatens to revive a crisis.
Shinzo Abe Japan’s Political Houdini Can’t Escape Coronavirus Backlash
After keeping a low profile for weeks, the countryâs prime minister has taken more direct action, but has only worsened the biggest crisis of his record-long tenure.