Thursday, March 28, 2024. Annette’s News Roundup.
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Joe is always busy.
Tuesday, North Carolina with Democratic Governor Roy Cooper.
Today I signed an Executive Order to increase representation of women’s history in our national parks and historic sites.
— President Biden (@POTUS) March 27, 2024
Women’s history is American history. It’s time we better recognized women’s critical role in shaping our nation’s story in more places across our country. pic.twitter.com/S3y5rRlbUb
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Kamala is always busy.
Remember this.
This month, Vice President Harris became the first Vice President to visit an abortion clinic. These health care clinics provide critical care to women, and our Administration will continue to stand with them in the fight to defend reproductive freedom. pic.twitter.com/XZGjmYfDY8
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 27, 2024
While in Minnesota earlier this month, I stopped by Saint Paul Central High School to say hello to their softball teams.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) March 27, 2024
When I see these girls' leadership, heart, and competitive spirit — I know the future of our nation is bright. pic.twitter.com/izUmzmbhMj
Women in sports celebration at the @VP’s Residence today! https://t.co/EF5Fch0IvT
— best of kamala harris (@archivekamala) March 27, 2024
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Sooner or later, we knew heads would fly.
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Alabama has a new Blue member of the State House.
Voters there elected a Democrat, who ran on protecting abortion access, to replace a Republican. In 2022 that Democrat, Marilyn Lands, won about 45% of the vote. Today she won almost 65% of it. (source. Heather Cox Richardson, Letters from an American).
This district has been in Republican hands for 17 years.
Huge! Good candidates and the right issues (like abortion rights) can win! https://t.co/ZX4QyP20cY
— Christina Reynolds (@creynoldsnc) March 27, 2024
Marilyn Land.
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Update on Trump.
The President responded to the loony.
So did Mia Farrow.
Gideon missing when you last hit a hotel room?
Trump wants to sell you one - clearly God encouraging you to pay $59.95 toward Trump’s legal bills.
🇭🇺 Big demonstrations have just started in Budapest, Hungary demanding the removal of Viktor Orban from power in this European country pic.twitter.com/ajTbI2qKpL
— Intermarium 24 (@intermarium24) March 26, 2024
@LizCheney Happy Holy Week, Donald. Instead of selling Bibles, you should probably buy one. And read it, including Exodus 20:14. (FYI - “You shall not commit adultery” Exodus 20:14)
He probably thinks he wrote it.👇
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As Baltimore battles back.
Reading articles and remembered tonight that not only is our Lt. Gov @arunamiller amazing but she’s also a former Civil and Tranporation Engineer. Her expertise will be invaluable as we recover and rebuild the Key Bridge. Wes Moore has a great partner. pic.twitter.com/j8MlDHmEaP
— Candidly Tiff (@tify330) March 27, 2024
JUST IN: Maryland lawmakers are drafting emergency legislation for income replacement to assist thousands of Port of Baltimore workers impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. https://t.co/LfaRdYc5Zl
— WJZ | CBS Baltimore (@wjz) March 27, 2024
Translation: “Baltimore elected a black man.”
— Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇮🇱 (@AdamKinzinger) March 26, 2024
Make america great again means to some people exactly what you think it does. https://t.co/dyQ6MDMFac
We will get through this because we are Maryland Tough and Baltimore Strong. pic.twitter.com/CMLm1XexSd
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) March 27, 2024
“I would remind members of Congress who find themselves on the fence, that today this is happening in Baltimore but tomorrow it could be your district, so we really need to stand together - red, blue, and purple, to get this thing done.”@SecretaryPete #TeamPete#ThePeteEffect pic.twitter.com/F1kEQ6PwT2
— THE PETE EFFECT (@ThePeteEffect) March 27, 2024
6:50 pm Wednesday - Live Updates: 2 Bodies Recovered From Baltimore Bridge Wreckage.
Officials called off the search for four other construction workers, saying they believed they were trapped in fallen steel and could not immediately be found.
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Another voice against Trump and his cult.
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan on today’s GOP: “I’m not one of the Trump populists...I believe in the Constitution. I believe in the rule of law...that runs a bit contrary to the sort of populism that we have these days, much of which, frankly, is tied to a cult of personality.” pic.twitter.com/oVR7ZFnXSN
— Republican Voters Against Trump (@AccountableGOP) March 27, 2024
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Pennsylvania leads the way on gun control.
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Happy for the people of Washington if Capital One Arena stays in D.C.
People in a city are happier when they have teams.
The deal to build a new arena for the Washington Wizards and Capitals in Potomac Yard "will not move forward," the mayor of Alexandria announced Wednesday.
Why it matters: It's a dramatic turnaround after the teams' owner Ted Leonsisunveiled plans last December to build a sprawling entertainment district in Alexandria — only for the taxpayer-funded deal to stall in Virginia's Democratic-controlled legislature.
What's next: Leonsis and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will make an announcement about the future of Capital One Arena on Wednesday evening, according to a person with knowledge of the plans.
What they're saying: "The City of Alexandria has ended negotiations," Mayor Justin Wilson said in a statement, adding: "We trusted this process and are disappointed in what occurred between the Governor and General Assembly."
The intrigue: Leonsis is suddenly saying awfully nice things about Capital One Arena, giving the public signs that he might stay in D.C.
While tweeting positive stats about recent attendance figures for concerts and sports games, Leonsis added: "Each of these events brings the community together, supports thousands of jobs, and generates significant tax revenue for the city." Note: "the city"!
Catch up fast: As the Alexandria arena deal looked dead in the Virginia legislature, D.C.'s attorney general delivered another blow last week, warning the teams can't contractually leave downtown until 2047.
Through it all, Mayor Bowser and the D.C. Council said a counteroffer to revamp Capital One Arena remained on the table for Leonsis.
Flashback: Capital One Arena, then known as the MCI Center, opened in 1997 and transformed the Chinatown neighborhood.
Over the years, D.C. and Monumental have invested to improve the facility, including $70 million spent by Monumental in 2018 and 2019.
But Leonsis sought bigger improvements, including a new grassy entrance and seating that's closer to the action.
Bowser and Monumental did not return Axios' requests for comment.(Axios)
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