There are now 24,627,882 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the USA. There have been 410,105 deaths from the virus here as well. The US has just surpassed 24 million COVID-19 cases -- and more than 60% of them have been reported since Election Day.
VIRUS NEWS:
The CDC issued an urgent warning over the coronavirus and the new variants. “We’re sounding the alarm and urging people to realize the pandemic is not over.”
Biden says ‘it will take months’ to turn the pandemic around.
Biden inherited a nonexistent coronavirus vaccine distribution plan and must start 'from scratch.'
“Complete incompetence:” Biden's team slammed Trump’s COVID work.
Biden launched sweeping COVID-19 changes on his first full day in the White House.
The Biden administration outlined its ambitious plan to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. The president plans to ask Congress for $400 billion to respond to the health crisis.
Here are some of the actions that the Biden administration has taken or will be taking to bring the pandemic under control in the US.
Here are the 10 executive orders Biden’s signing to combat the COVID pandemic.
Dr. Fauci officially announced that the US is rejoining the World Health Organization.
California has topped 3 million COVID-19 cases. Los Angeles County has recorded more than 1 million coronavirus cases.
The percentage of COVID-19 deaths in Los Angeles ICUs has doubled since October and there is a “serious” vaccine supply problem.
Air quality regulators temporarily suspended cremation limits for Los Angeles County amid a 'backlog' from pandemic.
Air quality regulators temporarily suspended cremation limits for Los Angeles County amid a 'backlog' from pandemic.
'We have no space': A Los Angeles County funeral director described the virus's toll.
A new study shows that COVID-19 could hide in your brain and reactivate down the road.
Passengers on 7,000 US and Canadian flights have been exposed to COVID-19.
Variants:
New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo said that it is only a 'matter of time' until a more deadly or vaccine-resistant coronavirus arrives.
The UK coronavirus strain has been detected in at least 60 countries.
A worrying coronavirus mutation is discovered in Washington state — but hasn’t spread.
Yet another coronavirus variant has been found more frequently in California, including in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties.
Seasonal coronaviruses’ spike proteins evolve to evade immune responses.
The South African variant might partially evade protection from vaccines or prior infection, early research suggests. It The also defeats plasma treatments.
Reinfections are more likely with the new coronavirus variants, evidence suggests.
Americans' willingness to get the coronavirus vaccine is on the rise.
This is how long it could take to vaccinate all the adults in the US against COVID-19.
Timing of second COVID vaccine doesn't need to be exact. Just get it, experts say. It's OK if you can't get the second dose right away. But experts strongly recommend getting it as soon as you can.
Dr. Fauci says that vaccinations will help keep coronavirus variants from emerging.
The Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine reportedly generates an immune response, with few side effects, in early trials.
Biden plans to deploy FEMA and the National Guard to set up COVID vaccine clinics across the U.S.
How effective is a single vaccine dose against COVID-19?
The second-generation COVID vaccines are coming. After Pfizer and Moderna, a slew of other candidates could fill gaps in efficacy, production, or distribution.
As of now, Florida's Publix grocery stores is only offering the vaccine in counties won by Republicans.
The West Palm Beach Veteran's Administration Medical Center hosted walk-in vaccinations for veterans 70 and older, but said there are eligibility criteria including an income limit.
If the coronavirus vaccine is 95% effective, how will you know if you’re in the other 5%?
Norway reviewing deaths of frail and elderly patients vaccinated against COVID-19.
California recommended that providers pause the administration of a specific Moderna COVID-19 vaccine lot following possible allergic reactions.
Aldi, Trader Joe's and others will pay workers to get a vaccine.
Washington state announced a partnership with companies, including Starbucks and Microsoft, to boost vaccinations.
Amazon has offered to help Biden speed up delivery of the COVID vaccines.
Ohio's Department of Health suspended a provider after 890 COVID-19 vaccines were wasted.
Hawaiians are furious that mainland travelers can get vaccinated in Hawaii.
Here are 7 of the biggest coronavirus vaccine myths busted by experts.
Fact check: Women claim COVID vaccine caused uncontrollable shaking.
Masks:
Biden will order masks on planes and trains, and increase disaster funds to fight the coronavirus.
Biden will order masks on planes and trains, and increase disaster funds to fight the coronavirus.
Fox News reported that widespread use of coronavirus face masks can help control virus transmission. (Well, DUH! It only took a YEAR for them to get it. Geez!)
UCSD is developing a sticker that functions as a COVID test on face masks.
A video of an Oregon Trader Joe's manager taking on anti-mask shoppers has gone viral (The video is at the bottom of the link).
Politics and the Virus:
"To heal, we must remember. It's hard sometimes to remember, but that's how we heal. It's important to do that as a nation," President-elect Joe Biden said during a memorial Tuesday night for the more than 400,000 people in the US who have died from COVID-19.
"To heal, we must remember. It's hard sometimes to remember, but that's how we heal. It's important to do that as a nation," President-elect Joe Biden said during a memorial Tuesday night for the more than 400,000 people in the US who have died from COVID-19.
Pence has given the Biden team the coronavirus task force report.
Trump's promised vaccine stockpile doesn't exist. Governors demanded Trump 'answer immediately for this deception.'
States are reporting vaccine shortages and are having to cancel appointments.
The Trump Administration gave $800K to anti-vax groups.
Biden rejects Trump’s move to lift coronavirus travel bans for Europe and Brazil.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo seeks direct vaccine purchases after the Trump administration’s botched distribution. But Pfizer has responded that it needs permission from the Trump administration before it can sell directly to states.
Germany to talk to Biden's team over securing changes to vaccine distribution.
MSNBC's host Chuck Todd said Biden's presidency 'will have failed' if he doesn't deliver 100 million doses in 100 days. (Is he kidding? As if Trump's presidency was a winner?)
MSNBC's host Chuck Todd said Biden's presidency 'will have failed' if he doesn't deliver 100 million doses in 100 days. (Is he kidding? As if Trump's presidency was a winner?)
Fired Florida data scientist Rebekah Jones turned herself in to jail and tested positive for COVID-19.
The White House says the new $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal is based on specific needs.
Biden is already facing pressure to scale back his $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan
The Trump administration gave private jet companies over half a billion dollars in pandemic bailout funds.
The Trump administration gave private jet companies over half a billion dollars in pandemic bailout funds.
Republican Rep. Ron Wright, hospitalized with cancer last year, has tested positive for coronavirus.
At least 20 US Capitol police officers now have active COVID-19, marking the largest number of cases among the rank and file in months. This follows numerous members of Congress who also have tested positive after the siege.
True Stories:
The final texts from COVID-19 victims moved CNN's Brianna Keilar to tears.
A teenager saved her family when they lost their sense of smell from COVID-19 and didn't realize their house was on fire.
18 family members were infected after attending a grandfather’s birthday party in San Diego.
Holding hands, a couple married for 70 years died from COVID-19 minutes apart.
Other Virus News:
Dr. Fauci gave his first post-Trump press conference: ‘It’s liberating to talk science without repercussions.’
Dr. Fauci gave his first post-Trump press conference: ‘It’s liberating to talk science without repercussions.’
Anthony Fauci describes a 'liberating feeling' of no longer working under Trump. America’s top infectious diseases expert had a tortuous relationship with Trump and was increasingly sidelined.
Lilly says its monoclonal antibody prevented COVID-19 infections in its clinical trial.
COVID can cause forgetfulness, psychosis, mania or a stutter. The virus induces neurological symptoms that persist long after the pandemic ends.
China and the World Health Organization could have acted quicker and more forcefully to contain the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, an independent review panel said on Monday.
A funeral bell tolled at the Washington National Cathedral 400 times Tuesday, once for every thousand Americans who have died of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 days before symptoms appear.
Sure signs that you've already had COVID, according to experts.
Expert sees 'a ray of sunshine' in COVID-19 battle, but deaths and variant cases are growing in the US.
Does the flu vaccine offer any protection against coronavirus?
Fired Florida COVID 19 data scientist Rebekah Jones turned herself in to authorities.
See inside the first UK hotel converted into a COVID-19 ward.
Fired Florida COVID 19 data scientist Rebekah Jones turned herself in to authorities.
See inside the first UK hotel converted into a COVID-19 ward.
‘Come with me if you want to live’: Former California governor and action movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger got his COVID vaccination and urged others to follow suit.
I lost my sense of smell in my twenties. Here’s my advice to COVID-19 survivors.
I lost my sense of smell in my twenties. Here’s my advice to COVID-19 survivors.
Disgraced COVID-19 studies are still routinely being cited.
Here are 6 things that are starting to sell out again as COVID-19 cases rise—and where to get them.
Airlines say some travelers are shunning Mexico vacations due to the new COVID test requirement.
There have been 97,495,558 confirmed cases of the virus around the world. There have been 2,089,460deaths from the virus globally.
A COVID-19 'superspreader' in northeast China has been linked to 102 infections.
China built a massive COVID-19 quarantine camp for 4,000 people as the outbreak continues.
England’s third lockdown shows ‘no evidence of decline’ in COVID rates.
British Army soldiers are helping to establish 80 new coronavirus vaccine centers across Scotland, part of the national drive to continue vaccinating residents across the UK.
British Army soldiers are helping to establish 80 new coronavirus vaccine centers across Scotland, part of the national drive to continue vaccinating residents across the UK.
The Netherlands proposed a ban on flights and the first curfew since WWII to combat the coronavirus.
Germany extended its COVID lockdown until February 14.
Brazil has authorized two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use.
Brazil has authorized two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use.
Pfizer told Canada that it will not receive any COVID-19 vaccine doses next week.
The pandemic will end someday —but the trauma will linger.
STATES:
On Wednesday, Maine reported 11 new coronavirus-related deaths and 701 new cases. Yesterday, the state saw 6 new coronavirus-related deaths and 675 new cases. Yesterday, 6 more Mainers died as 675 new coronavirus cases were reported.
On Wednesday, Maine reported 11 new coronavirus-related deaths and 701 new cases. Yesterday, the state saw 6 new coronavirus-related deaths and 675 new cases. Yesterday, 6 more Mainers died as 675 new coronavirus cases were reported.
Rhode Island reported 2,623 new coronavirus cases and 40 more deaths on Tuesday.
New Jersey reported 122 new COVID deaths and 4,582 confirmed cases on Wednesday.
Pennsylvania announced 5,984 new coronavirus cases and 401 deaths on Wednesday.
Pennsylvania announced 5,984 new coronavirus cases and 401 deaths on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, Ohio reported 4,989 new coronavirus cases and 11,636 new vaccinations. The state’s coronavirus curfew will be extended, but the details are unclear.
The Eastern Iowa Airport is implementing COVID-19 screenings.
Wyoming announced 300 new cases with 271 new recoveries yesterday.
Colorado added 1,371 new cases and 77 deaths on Wednesday. Some school staff are eligible for coronavirus vaccine in Colorado right now, but not teachers. Only about 1,600 employees of Denver Public Schools, the state’s largest school district, are now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine. The district employs 15,000 people.
On Wednesday, there were 810 new Idaho COVID-19 cases.
The Utah Department of Health deployed a monoclonal antibody strike team for the first time in long-term care facilities hit with COVID 19 outbreaks. Utah hospitals are again running out of room, as a more contagious coronavirus variant threatens more illness. Students’ returning to classes also poses a risk of worsening the spread of COVID-19. Utah lawmakers pushed to speed up COVID-19 vaccinations and roll back mask mandates. Legislators say the state should draw from its booster vaccine stockpile to administer more first doses.
The Utah Department of Health deployed a monoclonal antibody strike team for the first time in long-term care facilities hit with COVID 19 outbreaks. Utah hospitals are again running out of room, as a more contagious coronavirus variant threatens more illness. Students’ returning to classes also poses a risk of worsening the spread of COVID-19. Utah lawmakers pushed to speed up COVID-19 vaccinations and roll back mask mandates. Legislators say the state should draw from its booster vaccine stockpile to administer more first doses.
Tucson, Arizona bar owners prevailed in their effort to temporarily halt a 10 p.m. COVID-19 curfew.
Nevada reported 1,171 new COVID-19 cases with 71 new deaths on Wednesday.
Amazon will open pop-up COVID vaccine clinic in Seattle, Washington.
Oregon reported 704 new cases and 24 new deaths on Wednesday. Yesterday, the state reports 849 new cases and 11 new deaths.
On Wednesday, Hawaii reported 75 new cases, with 1 additional fatality. Yesterday, the island state reported 119 new cases with 3 additional fatalities.
CALIFORNIA:
California is overriding its limits on nurse workloads as COVID surges.
San Francisco aims to vaccinate all residents by end of June.
Daily coronavirus cases in San Bernardino County fell below 1,000 — for the first time since Dec. 1.
On Wednesday, Hawaii reported 75 new cases, with 1 additional fatality. Yesterday, the island state reported 119 new cases with 3 additional fatalities.
California is overriding its limits on nurse workloads as COVID surges.
San Francisco aims to vaccinate all residents by end of June.
Daily coronavirus cases in San Bernardino County fell below 1,000 — for the first time since Dec. 1.
Signs warning of COVID-19 have been placed in high-risk areas of Los Angeles where cases and deaths are increasing.
COVID outbreaks have skyrocketed at Southern California supermarkets.
After nearly 700 dockworkers at L.A. County’s ports contract coronavirus, officials plead for vaccines.
After nearly 700 dockworkers at L.A. County’s ports contract coronavirus, officials plead for vaccines.
San Luis Obispo County reported 172 new COVID-19 cases and 11 more deaths yesterday.
Shasta County recorded 3 COVID-19 deaths and 84 virus cases yesterday.
Record-high COVID-19 deaths were reported in San Diego County.
Did shutting down outdoor dining contribute to California's COVID-19 surge?
My friend Linda sent this. This is a stock photo (below), but she says she saw this up near the San Mateo Bridge.
LOCAL:
Having trouble registering for COVID-19 vaccine? Fresno County plans to set up a 1-800 number. The county is aiming to vaccinate half of its population by the end of July.
My friend Linda sent this. This is a stock photo (below), but she says she saw this up near the San Mateo Bridge.
Having trouble registering for COVID-19 vaccine? Fresno County plans to set up a 1-800 number. The county is aiming to vaccinate half of its population by the end of July.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments were canceled in Madera County due to a shortage in doses. Of the hundreds of appointments that were canceled, most were seniors over 75 years old.
Hundreds of cars lined the street for a northeast Fresno COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
Visalia Unified is bringing back 3rd and 4th graders and prepares for staff vaccinations.
Sierra Pacific Orthopedics had to cancel its drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic due to a temporary vaccine shortage.
Fresno County officials say COVID vaccine doses aren't coming fast enough. 'We requested 20,000 doses, we were provided 5,100 additional doses'
Visalia Unified is bringing back 3rd and 4th graders and prepares for staff vaccinations.
Fresno State is ready to bring more students back to campus. Nearly 3,000 students will resume in-person learning beginning January 21st.
POST ELECTION/TRANSITION:
In a last-minute move, the National Security Administration is installing a Trump loyalist as general counsel. Nancy Pelosi tried to block the move.
POST ELECTION/TRANSITION:
The last-minute Trump appointee at NSA was put on administrative leave due to an inspector general probe.
A Republican senator from Alabama suggested delaying the Biden presidency until COVID-19 is over. (Uh...not happening, buck-o.)
A Republican senator from Alabama suggested delaying the Biden presidency until COVID-19 is over. (Uh...not happening, buck-o.)
Trump apparently spent the flight to the Georgia Senate rally asking allies if his coup would succeed.
Trump rioters say a Capitol cop congratulated them for breaking in: 'It's your house now!'
CREATIVITY:
Randy Rainbow released a special farewell Trump parody video:
SHIRLEY:
Zzzzz... She continues to hibernate away.
ME:
I finished my January series of IVIG treatments. This was the third round, the one that was magically supposed to start a change with my C.I.D.P. So far, I feel no different. I was optimistic when I started this, but now I just have a bad feeling that it's not going to work...
The amaryllis in the wax bulb is done. I didn't know what to do with it. Could I dig it out of the wax and replant the bulb? Would it grow in the wax on its own again next year? I asked Melaney, as she gave it to me. She said she thought it "a one and done" type of thing. So, into the trash it went. I guess that is the official end of the holiday season for me.
When the virus first hit and I started this "diary," it was about the virus, what my friends around the globe were experiencing where they are, Shirley's adventures, and a look at what I was doing as well. However, since the response to the virus was supposed to be run by our government and the Trump administration was (in my opinion) doing very little to contain it--especially by making masks political, lying about the virus, etc.--the blog took on a political aspect that I had never intended. The politics sort of took over the blog, eclipsing the virus content. It was maddening and frustrating.
Trump reportedly will not pardon himself or his family.
Moving trucks arrived at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club on Palm Beach.
Extraordinary security measures were put in place nationwide ahead of Biden's inauguration.
Defense official feared an 'inside attack' from service members assigned to protect the inauguration.
Twelve Army National Guard members were removed from inauguration duty as part of the security vetting process initiated, in part, to ensure troops securing the ceremony do not have ties to extremist groups, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau said.
The FBI warned that QAnon members had talked about posing as National Guard members to infiltrate the inauguration.
Federal prisons were on lockdown ahead of Biden's inauguration.
President-elect Biden entered office with a 66% approval rating.
Insurrection Fallout:
Pelosi says that there is a "strong interest" in Congress for a 9/11-style commission to investigate the Capitol attack.
Capitol rioters planned to capture and kill politicians, say prosecutors.
Nearly 1 in 5 defendants in the Capitol riot cases served in the military.
A New Yorker contributor got some amazing footage inside of the Capitol during the riot.
The FBI is investigating more than 30 suspects in the killing of Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick.
Fox News' viewership plummeted following Capitol riot and, for the first time, the network is behind CNN and MSNBC after two decades.
Fox News' Lou Dobbs said our country will never heal until we reckon with how mean everyone was to Trump. (Ha! He and Fox News are part of the problem that led to the insurrection to begin with.)
Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo said Democrats ‘infiltrated’ the Capitol riot disguised with ‘MAGA clothing.’ (which is a whole other level of stupid. Ha! WHY would Democrats storm the Capitol to stop the confirmation process of the man they voted for? And why are only MAGAs being arrested? Idiot.)
Fox News heir James Murdoch ripped news organizations that choose to “propagate lies” that led to the insurrection.
How William Barr's work 'laid the groundwork' for the Capitol siege.
CNN's Jake Tapper spells out how Trump's big election lie led us to where we are as a country today.
The Donald Trump allies who played key roles in the rally that ignited the Capitol riot.
Representative Debbie Dingell from Michigan shares what she experienced during the insurrection.
Representative Jamie Raskin: 'I'm not losing my son in 2020 and my country in 2021.'
GOP Senator Ben Sasse slammed his party for 'winking at QAnon' — and sounded the alarm about its influence.
GOP Senator Ben Sasse also forewarned of “rage-peddlers” trying to “whitewash” the assassination plot against Mike Pence.
The FBI shared photos of suspects who surrounded and beat a DC officer during the Capitol riot.
The FBI says it has received nearly 200,000 digital tips related to the rioting and violence at the US Capitol.
Mick Mulvaney's niece is listed on the permit for the Trump rally that became Capitol insurrection.
Roger Stone, Steve Bannon and Michael Flynn, all longtime Trump advisers, promoted the Jan. 6 rally that led to the Capitol attack.
Michael Flynn’s brother attended a key Pentagon meeting amid the Capitol riot despite the Army's denials.
Why would the National Republican Senate Committee team up with Ali Alexander, a leader of the Stop the Steal extremists — and a D.C. riot instigator — especially after his well-broadcast warnings of violence?
Major corporations say they will stop donating to members of Congress who tried to overturn the election.
Pennsylvania’s top Republican lawmaker, Jake Corman, says unproven voter fraud claims didn’t play “any role” in the Capitol riot. Fact-check: That’s absurd. Especially because he actually helped advance the misinformation.
Banana Republic or nut country? Capitol riot puts 'American Exceptionalism' in historical perspective.
A judge addressed the Capitol rioters’ “dangerous, violent ideology.”
Why critics are warning against calls for new domestic terror laws.
'Andy spread election fraud lies': Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs' brothers call for his removal. The Arizona Republican was blistered as a ‘traitor’ in local newspaper.
Bill Barr, the former US attorney general, told ITV News that questioning election legitimacy 'precipitated Capitol riots.'
Alan Dershowitz offered to represent Kayleigh McEnany for free if Harvard strips her degree.
The DC attorney general says Trump could possibly be charged by city prosecutors with a misdemeanor for role in Capitol insurrection.
Rudy Giuliani used unfounded 'Antifa' arguments to defend Trump following the Capitol riot.
Republicans now claim Trump can’t denounce violence because he’s banned from Twitter.
The 'podium is still working': A CNN reporter trolled Trump over his claim that he can't apologize to America without Twitter.
Mitch McConnell said that the Capitol Hill mob was 'provoked' by Trump.
Congressional conspiracy?:
Pelosi warns that Congressional conspirators to the Capitol attack will face consequences.
Congressman Jason Crow said, ‘There will be a criminal investigation’ into lawmakers linked to Capitol attackers.
Congresswomen Omar and Ocasio-Cortez tell Josh Hawley to resign — and poll shows most Missouri voters agree.
Progressives and Senator Josh Hawley's Missouri constituents want him to quit immediately.
Josh Hawley supporters label the Jewish lawyer a Nazi — and threaten him with death.
A hotel chain canceled a fundraiser for Josh Hawley, citing the Capitol riot as the reason.
Josh Hawley followed up the attempted coup by blocking Biden’s homeland security nominee.
Ted Cruz' office’s contact info written in a note was found in indicted pro-Trump rioter’s truck.
Ted Cruz could face expulsion or prosecution as a video shows rioters inspired by him.
Pressure on Ted Cruz grows as third Texas newspaper calls for him to resign.
Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley should be disbarred, over 8,000 lawyers and law students say.
Senator Joe Manchin said that the Senate should consider removing Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz via the 14th Amendment over their objections to the election results.
Seven Senate Democrats request ethics probe into Cruz and Hawley over Capitol riot.
Colorado officials and others want Rep. Lauren Boebert investigated.
A letter from 68 of Colorado's elected officials requests an investigation into House Representative Lauren Boebert's possible actions in the insurrection at the Capitol.
Representative Lauren Boebert blasted Representative Sean Maloney, claiming he publicly accused her of taking insurrectionists on a tour of the Capitol the day before the attack. Maloney never mentioned Boebert’s name. She didn’t have to say anything. (And aren't there cameras and videotape somewhere that would show this?)
The communications director for the gun-toting congresswoman (and possible treasonous, rioter helper) Lauren Boebert has quit.
Representative Steve Cohen admits he saw Representative Lauren Boebert giving a tour before the Capitol riot.
Is GOP Rep. Pete Sessions a co-conspirator to the riots? His deleted tweets suggest yes.
Madison Cawthorne, a conspiracy-pushing GOP lawmaker, is trying to distance himself from riot he helped incite.
Madison Cawthorn protesters converged at his Hendersonville office, calling for his removal.
'Bitter infighting' over Trump has Republicans worried they'll lose even more seats in 2022.
The House Republican leader is scrambling to save face for the GOP following the Capitol insurrection.
Before Joe Biden can bring America together, Donald Trump and his helpers must pay for what they’ve done.
Trump rioters say a Capitol cop congratulated them for breaking in: 'It's your house now!'
Continued Conspiracy:
The MyPillow guy, Mike Lindell, was praying for a military coup after meeting with Trump the Friday before the inauguration. A photographer snapped notes that mention something about invoking martial law as Lindell left the meeting.
Georgia's conspiracy Congresswoman, Marjorie Taylor Greene, got schooled by her own GOP election official for her lies.
Sidney Powell quietly withdrew the 'kraken' lawsuit in Georgia.
Facebook posts promoting violence still circulated even after insurrection.
Parler's website returned with a brief message to 'lovers and haters.'
A federal judge refused to restore Parler after Amazon kicked the company off of its web-hosting services.
A House panel asked the FBI to review the role of Parler in pro-Trump Capitol attack.
Why right-wing extremists’ favorite new platform, Telegram, is so dangerous.
A Wyoming official is considering the Texas scheme to secede to form a confederacy of GOP states.
Trump Supporters:
Trump supporters reject Biden.
The Dallas Realtor who took a private jet to the Capitol riot: ‘I did what my president asked,’ therefore cannot be convicted.
The infamous hydroxychloroquine-pushing doctor was arrested for entering the Capitol during the MAGA riot.
The FBI has charged Riley Williams with her role in the Capitol riot. The FBI says she told a former partner that she intended to take a laptop / hard drive stolen from Pelosi's office, ship it to Russia, where a friend would turn it over to the SVR -- Russian intel.
An Army reservist, who federal investigators say has secret-level security clearance and a long record of posting his extremist views online, was charged by federal prosecutors in connection with the Capitol riot.
A woman says she doesn't regret publicly outing her mother for participating in Capitol riots.
A Florida man who was accused of being in the Capitol riots was arrested at the inauguration, the Justice Department says.
A month before 13 domestic terrorists were charged for plotting to kidnap and execute Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Republican Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey attended a meeting with “militia leaders” to help “improve their message.”
Women on the dating app Bumble are luring men to send them shots of themselves in the Capitol riot, then sending those photos to the FBI.
Klete Keller: Why did an Olympic champion invade the US Capitol?
Pro-insurrection deputy arrested for 'absolutely frightening' threat to 'make the streets of DC run red with blood.'
The Proud Boys leader Joseph Biggs was arrested in Florida in connection with the Capitol riot.
The New Mexico official whose 'The only good Democrat is a dead Democrat' message Trump promoted, was arrested in connection with the Capitol riot.
Mark Leggiero is the one lone Trump supporter who came out in front of the New York State Capitol on Inauguration Day. He said he expected a few thousand people there and was disappointed. He said he drove 45 minutes for a peaceful protest of one.
Trump supporters are in grief after they finally realize he's leaving.
Meet the two losers behind 'Stop the Steal.'
Right-wing extremists and their supporters are now using a Christian website to raise funds.
Some Trump supporters thought he was going to declare martial law -- and they were excited.
'None of it has come true!': Disillusioned QAnon follower admits she's starting to lose faith.
‘It’s over’: Devastated QAnon believers grappled with President Joe Biden’s inauguration. A look inside QAnon’s virtual inauguration watch party, which went horribly wrong.
‘We really are the cucks’: QAnon adrift after Trump ‘fails to ascend as God Emperor.'
‘We were played’: QAnon’s Inauguration Day meltdown.
Some QAnon followers lose hope after Inauguration. "I don’t think this is supposed to happen," one QAnon follower posted as Joe Biden was sworn in.
However, some QAnon followers have become more divorced from reality since the Capitol riots as some are targeted by extremists who try to radicalize them further.
QAnons join Proud Boys in abandoning Trump.
Senator Ron Johnson calls editorial about him 'unhinged and uninformed.' The senator objected to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editorial Board's call for him to resign over his actions after the presidential election.
Capitol insurrectionists beseeched Donald Trump for presidential pardons.
A pro-Trump lawyer seethed over the possibility that 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic was possibly edging out his client for a pardon.
"Tiger King"'s Joe Exotic, with limo waiting outside prison, failed to get Trump pardon.
Here are some more supporters who wanted a Trump pardon but didn't get one.
Arizona Republicans who sought pardons for the Capitol insurrection were denied by Trump. (Too bad, so sad... NOT!)
MyPillow's CEO Mike Lindell said Bed Bath And Beyond, Kohl’s, and other companies are dropping his products.
You can get huge discounts on Trump's conspiracy buddy Mike Lindell's My Pillow by using the coupon code “QAnon.” (Really! But please DON'T!)
The MyPillow guy dared the Dominion voting machine company to sue him. (Idiot.)
Election Challenge Fallout:
Rudy Giuliani voted with an affidavit ballot, which he bashed in failed effort to overturn election.
Dominion Voting Systems is preparing to sue MyPillow's Mike Lindell for conspiracy theories.
Twitter suspended Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for 12-hours over her election fraud claims.
QAnon Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene got herself kicked off of Twitter again due to yet another threat: ‘I encourage all Americans to …mobilize.’
CNN's Erin Burnett to Senator Lindsey Graham: Trump is trying to heal nation? He hasn't spoken once.
A study shows that election misinformation dropped 73 percent after Trump's Twitter suspension.
Trump Impeachment:
Giuliani wants rejection of reality to be Trump's impeachment trial defense.
Karl Rove said that there is a ‘strong likelihood’ that Trump will be convicted if Giuliani leads his impeachment defense.
Rand Paul said that if senators back impeachment, the GOP will lose 1/3 of their party.
The freshman GOP congressman, who voted to impeach Donald Trump, regrets nothing.
Impeachment conviction of the former president will require the votes of at least 17 Republicans in an evenly divided Senate. “One of the purposes of impeachment in this case is to make sure that President Trump is not able to run for federal office again; that he’s not able to seek the presidency,” -
Joaquin Castro, Impeachment Manager.
Republican senators warned Minority Leader Mitch McConnell that he could face backlash if he votes to convict former President Trump during his impeachment trial.
McConnell wants to push Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial to February. The Senate Minority Leader told fellow GOP senators that a short delay would give Trump time to prepare and stand up his legal team, ensuring due process.
Trump Family:
Ivanka Trump was hit with the cold, hard truth after hyping her dad’s ‘accomplishments’ on Twitter.
Tarnished Trump brand has Ivanka freaked over her future. She is certainly in 'a bit of a panic' after watching her father singlehandedly wreck her political future.
Already shunned from polite society, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner face new, cold post-insurrection reality. Critics reminded Donald Trump’s daughter and adviser of his administration’s many scandals, failings and controversies.
Don Trump Jr was razzed for sporting swag from a militia group under an FBI probe for the Capitol riot.
Eric Trump is in full panic mode and whining ‘It’s cancel culture’ as businesses sever ties to the Trump Organization.
Eric Trump’s second tweet since the Capitol riots was greeted by jeers from nearly everyone, ‘Grifters until the end.’
Donald Trump Jr shared a doctored Biden video in a last minute attack before his father left office.
'It's a nightmare': Residents of exclusive Palm Beach community DON'T want Don Jr and Kimberly to move in.
The worst final popularity rating ever for a first lady belongs to Melania Trump.
Trump extended Secret Service protection to all of his kids and grandkids — at taxpayer expense.
The internet responded hilariously to the Trump family moving out of the White House.
Inauguration:
Vice President Kamala Harris swore in three new Democratic senators, flipping control of the Senate.
Kamala Harris was escorted to the inauguration ceremony by Eugene Goodman, the Capitol police officer who led the rioters away from the Senate.
Ted Cruz showed up at Biden’s inauguration after trying to overthrow the government and objecting to Biden's electoral college win.
Joe Biden used his inaugural address to restore the American spirit.
It’s official: Joe Biden is now the President of the United States.
Trump Misc:
President Trump’s legacy of corruption, four years and 3,700 conflicts of interest later.
Republicans in Congress who incited the attack on the Capitol asked Trump for pardons. After meeting with his legal advisers for hours Saturday, the president wasn’t expected to pardon them.
Trump was said to planned to pardon a corrupt New York politician.
Trump's last-minute pardons include Bannon, Lil Wayne and scores of others.
Trump's pardoned allies may not be 'safe' as they think, a legal scholar says.
President Trump has talked in recent days with associates about forming a new political party. He wants to call it the Patriot Party.
Trump’s approval rating tanked to a new low as his failed presidency crawled to the finish line. He left with a lowly 34% rating.
The Trump Organization lost big in 2020 — and things are ‘likely to get worse.’
Trump faces his ultimate nightmare: Public relations executive say Trump’s ‘brand’ is worthless now.
Trump's 'brand' is dead and he may have to hold a 'fire sale' on prized properties.
Trump is facing 'urgent' calls to keep his 'toxic brand out' of Scotland.
Despite his bravado and boasting, Trump's stock market underperformed Obama's.
New Trump dating service uses convicted child sex offender as a model.
Donald Trump baby protest blimp to join the Museum of London's collection.
A presidential historian calls Trump’s presidency a ‘near-death experience’ for American democracy.
Historians are having to tape together records that the Trump Administration tore up.
'The worst thing that an American president could ever do': An historian offered a scathing indictment of Trump.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star David Bautista is offering a $20,000 reward in the ’TRUMP’ manatee case. The actor wants to find the “low life scummy MAGATS that did this.”
Mary Trump calls for the former president and his adult children to be shunned.
Nancy Pelosi bid farewell to Trump by calling him a stain on America.
“I don’t think it’s very unifying to say, ‘Oh, let’s just forget it and move on’. That’s not how you unify." Nancy Pelosi says Trump's impeachment trial will not harm unity and there will be no “get out of jail free” card because he has left office.
The ethics group, CREW, filed a criminal sedition complaint against Trump.
Hillary Clinton called for a 9/11-style commission to investigate Donald Trump’s ties to Vladimir Putin.
Rep. Nikema Williams has introduced a resolution on permanently banning Donald Trump from entering the U.S. Capitol Complex after he leaves office.
Palm Beach County is looking to end Trump's golf course lease after the U.S. Capitol riot.
The New York Attorney General is closing in on Trump — and his tax lawyers just quit.
Despite soaring stock prices and his own tax cuts, Trump will leave about $500 million poorer. His buildings are saddled with more than $1 billion in debt, most of it coming due in the next three years and more than a third of it personally guaranteed.
Donald Trump has at least $1 billion in debt, more than twice the amount he suggested.
Trump allies have collected tens of thousands of dollars from pardon seekers.
Trump was ridiculed over his plans for a $2 billion presidential library in Florida.
The Pentagon refused Trump's request for a military-style farewell parade to accompany his White House departure.
Mary Trump on her uncle’s final hours in office: ‘Probably the worst day of his life.’
Trump’s staff and alumni were doing whatever they could to get out of Trump’s ‘big send-off.’
Vice President Mike Pence was among those who skipped out on Trump's sendoff event.
McConnell skipped Trump's departure ceremony in favor of the Biden inauguration events.
A CNN panel blasted Donald Trump’s farewell rally as an ‘embarrassment,’ ‘inappropriate,’ and ‘repulsive.’
An attorney says she'll try to depose Trump in three cases after he leaves White House.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that Trump could be an "accessory" to murder over the deadly insurrection.
Trump’s post-presidency will be plagued by criminal probes. From fraud in New York to his incitement of an insurrection, Trump faces multiple criminal investigations. He may finally experience accountability.
CREATIVITY:
Randy Rainbow released a special farewell Trump parody video:
Bette Midler has a special farewell parody of her own:
MAIL:
My CNA friend Kim in Wisconsin dropped me a note recently:
"Things are going good here," she said. "COVID is still bad, but our hospital remains okay so far. I received the COVID vaccine a couple weeks ago and did well. I had no side effects, except a sore arm. I get the second one Feb. 5th. They say some people have more side effects from the second one, so we will see.
The Late Late Show with James Corden celebrated the end of the Trump era with a Les Mis musical parody:
And here are one final batch o' political ads:
My CNA friend Kim in Wisconsin dropped me a note recently:
"Things are going good here," she said. "COVID is still bad, but our hospital remains okay so far. I received the COVID vaccine a couple weeks ago and did well. I had no side effects, except a sore arm. I get the second one Feb. 5th. They say some people have more side effects from the second one, so we will see.
"My aunt and I finally decided to delay the Hawaii trip until March 2022. We went back and forth so many times, but it doesn't look good. We would have to fly to San Francisco and stay there for a couple days first. With how things are there, it isn't a good idea. We even debated on going to the Bahamas instead or the US Virgin Islands, but they all have problems. I am ok with going next March instead. It is all paid for and we did not lose money as long as we rescheduled. It just means I will have more shopping money when we go... LOL.
"My aunt does want me to go and visit my other aunt in Texas. That would be Feb 18th through the 24th, They will let me have vacation, but I am on the fence about flying. I have to let her know next week.
"Otherwise things are good here, I suppose. I am hooked on 'Cobra Kai' on Netflix. Off to watch another episode."
My former Fresno Bee co-worker, Jenny, sent me a quick update:
My former Fresno Bee co-worker, Jenny, sent me a quick update:
"I am babysitting my grandson full time, since my daughter's maternity leave ended," she said. "I'm enjoying it. It's good to have something to do each day."
My friend Linda in Castro Valley (who I worked with briefly at The San Leandro Times) sent me this thoughtful postcard:
My friend Linda in Fresno (Well, I guess she's also my aunt by marriage...well, step-aunt? I don't know, but I have known her since I was in the 8th grade and used to get haircuts from her back then.) sent me this note after she got vaccinated:
"It wasn't bad," she said. "I had a sore arm for a few days. Saturday and Sunday, l had a neck and headache, with worse joint pain than normal. All I could have done without, but it was tolerable. It's worth it, if it puts a stop to this mess, for sure."
Zzzzz... She continues to hibernate away.
ME:
I finished my January series of IVIG treatments. This was the third round, the one that was magically supposed to start a change with my C.I.D.P. So far, I feel no different. I was optimistic when I started this, but now I just have a bad feeling that it's not going to work...
Being pretty much sedentary due to my disease coupled with the pandemic have left me even heavier than I was before all of this happened. I tried keto for a while, but I was concerned with ingesting so much fat. (Hello? I already have a partial blockage in my heart.) I don't cook, but I have to do something. So, on Tuesday I attempted to make soup. It didn't come out fabulously fantastic or anything---but it was edible (and a lot healthier than other things I could have eaten). I think there may be a lot of soup making in my future...
On Wednesday, I returned to physical therapy for the first time since my latest IVIG treatment. My therapist, Travis (who took over my case after the other therapist I had, Josh, was transferred to another facility) is a nice guy and good at what he does...but he doesn't seem like the sharpest tool in the shed. He gave me something on C.I.D.P. he'd found and printed out from the internet. I applaud his taking that extra step to research my disease. That impressed (and surprised) me. Thank you, Travis.
I had the delightful chance to see my former co-worker, Melaney for a little bit on Wednesday. Melaney loves ugly Christmas sweaters. I had come across a bottle of Ugly Sweater wine at Grocery Outlet (which I call the Used Food Store) for a whopping $2.99 and, even though Christmas is over, I had to get Mel a bottle. We chatted a bit about what was going on at the hospital, any news about our former co-worker Mike (who lost his father to COVID a few weeks ago), etc. Melaney told me that her grandmother had tested positive for the virus recently but was okay so far.
I got a shot of Mel along with her mother (whose birthday it was that day), her three-year-old daughter Piper, and her husband Joe. (Her 10-month-old daughter Harlow was inside napping.) It had been more than a year since I had seen Mel. She had been on maternity leave until just after I was out for my medical leave.
I got some tiki face masks that I ordered. I like them, but they seem kind of thin and kind of sheer. I don't feel safe in them. Perhaps I'll wait on wearing them until after I get my vaccination (whenever that might be).
Last week on Tuesday, as I was waiting for my IVIG to arrive, my door lock broke. I had to have the home health nurse come around through the gate. Ha! Yesterday, our very talented handyman friend William/Guillermo came by and put a new lock on the door for me. Thank goodness...and THANK YOU so much, Guillermo.
I got around to making another post of some of my vintage movie poster purchases from the last few months. I'm not buying nearly as frequently as I had been as I am moving this year and really have no extra money. However, I can't seem to bring myself to go cold turkey, so... Every once in a while I buy something. Here are the ten latest: HERE.
Now that Trump is out of office (although I still see plenty of signs in yards and trucks with Trump flags flying behind them) and Biden is in, the political portion of the blog is done. Biden seems to have come into office with a plan to take on the virus already in place---something Trump never really seemed to have. (Kind of like his health care plan he never produced...or his taxes...or getting Mexico to pay for his wall...) While Biden and his team will be mentioned in context to the virus, I really don't think Biden'll be planning any coups or telling big lies to steal elections, or holding superspreader events, etc. We've had our transition into back into sanity with Joe Biden's inauguration...so I am able to (hopefully) transition back to leaving politics out of my virus diary.
Later today I visit my cardiologist for a follow up about my cardiac stress test. On Tuesday I see my neurologist to follow up on my progress since my third series of infusions of IVIG. We will see what they say.
Stay SAFE! Stay HEALTHY! Stay ALIVE!
CHEERS!
Later today I visit my cardiologist for a follow up about my cardiac stress test. On Tuesday I see my neurologist to follow up on my progress since my third series of infusions of IVIG. We will see what they say.
Stay SAFE! Stay HEALTHY! Stay ALIVE!
CHEERS!
Continue to the next part HERE.
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