Category Archives: News with a Twist

Dianne & Lindsey sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!

At the conclusion of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), the ranking member, said to Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), the committee chairman, “This has been one of the best set of hearings that I’ve participated in.” Feinstein then went on to hug Graham. Neither were wearing masks.

Feinstein’s actions upset many liberals and progressives across the country, but in particular Californians, constituents who have been voting for her as their senior senator since 1992.

Business Insider: NY Post story that sent Trumpworld into frenzy is riddled with holes and red flags

News with a Twist In a first, this story contains two kinds of “News with a Twist:” One from the NY Post (which they believe is not “twisted”); followed by another from Around the Block. With a bit of Commentary thrown in for good measure! Several news outlets have commented on a New York PostContinue reading “Business Insider: NY Post story that sent Trumpworld into frenzy is riddled with holes and red flags”

Covid-19 Live Updates: Treatment That Trump Called a ‘Cure’ Was Tested With Cells Derived From Fetal Tissue

News with a Twist Trump administration suspended federal funding for most new scientific research involving fetal tissue derived from abortions. The New York Times reported today that the antibody cocktail for Covid-19 that President Trump touted on Wednesday afternoon was developed with cells originally derived from fetal tissue, a practice that the president has repeatedlyContinue reading “Covid-19 Live Updates: Treatment That Trump Called a ‘Cure’ Was Tested With Cells Derived From Fetal Tissue”

Tonight’s VP debate takes on a new element of interest: Over/Under betting

News with a Twist The events described in this story will not happen – but given this election season, maybe they should. As the country waits with bated breath for the Great Plexiglass Debate, er, the Vice Presidential Debate tonight, the Commission on Presidential Debates, already reeling from the first Presidential Dumpster Fire, er, PresidentialContinue reading “Tonight’s VP debate takes on a new element of interest: Over/Under betting”

Chinese President Xi Jinping sends sympathy message to Trump, Melania

Commentary/News with a Twist* But Xi’s tone changed after seeing names on Covid-19 positive test list *Note: Given the “bizarreness” of our current news environment please be forewarned – most of this story is true. Read the italicized paragraphs as they were intended. They are, “News with a Twist”. U.S. News and World Report reported that Chinese PresidentContinue reading “Chinese President Xi Jinping sends sympathy message to Trump, Melania”

Texas governor limits counties to one spot each for in-person ballot drop-offs

News with a Twist/Commentary* Georgia and Florida governors blindsided. Vow to take action. *Note: Given the “bizarreness” of our current news environment please be forewarned – most of this story is true. Read the italicized paragraphs as they were intended. They are, “News with a Twist”. The New York Times reported today: “Gov. Greg AbbottContinue reading “Texas governor limits counties to one spot each for in-person ballot drop-offs”

RBG’s last wish

Commentary with a little “News with a Twist“ Trump insinuates Justice Ginsburg’s granddaughter lied. Shocking? Not really. Donald Trump has attempted to cast doubt on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s dying wish, baselessly claiming a statement released by the supreme court justice’s family was written by Adam Schiff, Nancy Pelosi or Chuck Schumer, prominent Democrats in Congress.Continue reading “RBG’s last wish”

Who’s the Biggest Nut-Case in the World?

News with a Twist Competing today: President Donald John Trump (I)* and Attorney General William ‘Lower the Bar’ Barr (*Impeached) Welcome Around the Block readers to the latest edition of “Who’s the Biggest Nut-Case in the World?” Today, our reigning champion, the sitting President of the United States, Donald John Trump (I) will face challengerContinue reading “Who’s the Biggest Nut-Case in the World?”

WHITMAN: It’s Time for ‘Republicans and Independents for Biden’

Commentary Former Republican New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman writes why she is chairing the new group Republicans and Independents for Biden Christine Todd Whitman is the national chairwoman of Republicans and Independents for Biden. She was the 50th governor of New Jersey and administrator of the Environmental Protection Administration during the Bush administration from 2001 to 2003. Governor Whitman wrote the Op-Ed,Continue reading “WHITMAN: It’s Time for ‘Republicans and Independents for Biden’”