The Federalist Daily Briefing for 03/06/2020

Your daily update of new content from The Federalist Be lovers of freedom and anxious for the fray Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. March 6, 2020 [Stop Blaming Kavanaugh For Schumer’s SCOTUS Threats]( By Mollie Hemingway Some activists in the media and elsewhere tried to downplay the Senate majority leader's remarks by saying they echoed Justice Brett Kavanaugh's words when he expressed concern for the country. [Full article]( [President Trump Should Stop Talking About Coronavirus]( By David Marcus President Trump's bombastic style works a lot of the time. Coranavirus is not one of those times. [Full article]( [Shotskis And Taglines: All The Lowlights From Hillary Clinton’s Bravo Appearance]( By Emily Jashinsky Clinton decided to stop by 'Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen' on the promotional tour for Hulu's new 'Hillary' docuseries. [Full article]( [The Coronavirus Outbreak Has Given Beijing A New Tool To Suppress Dissent]( By Helen Raleigh When everyone else fled Wuhan over coronavirus, citizen journalist Chen Qiushi rushed in 'to help spread the voice of Wuhan people to the outside world.' Now he's paying the price. [Full article]( [How Coronavirus Testing Rules Helped The Disease Spread]( By Jessica Hardin Only testing the severe, hospitalized cases of Covid-19 without travel or contact histories guaranteed we would miss milder cases and risk further disease spread. [Full article]( [Should Government Be Able To Track Your Every Move Outside Your House For The Rest Of Your Life?]( By Leo Briceno The United States is neither pragmatically nor legislatively prepared to match the rapid development of facial-recognition technology. [Full article]( [It’s Time To Enforce Earbud-Only Zones For The Jerks Infecting Public Spaces With Noise]( By Joe Allen As smartphones proliferate, oblivious half-wits are blaring their digital media in public. It's rude behavior, like spitting on the sidewalk or farting in an elevator. [Full article]( [Lent Reminds Us How Wondrous It Is That We Are Dust]( By Libby Emmons Life can feel furiously fast, but stopping during Lent to take note of our beginning and our end allows us a moment to slow down and breathe in our mortality with comfort. [Full article]( [How Bad Is Antisemitism In Europe? Surveys Suggest It’s Rampant]( By Melissa Langsam Braunstein Hesitating to dub strangers antisemites is wise, especially based on limited information. But the blatant bigotry on parade in Europe underscores that open antisemitism has come roaring back. [Full article]( [My Son Had An Adverse Prenatal Diagnosis, But It Would Not Have Justified Aborting Him]( By Kirsten Hasler I empathize with these women because I know what it feels like to have a doctor tell you your child could die in utero or live a hard life. But it doesn’t justify abortion as a necessary evil. [Full article]( [How White House Rivalries Shaped History]( By Kyle Sammin Historian Tevi Troy's latest book, 'Fight House: Rivalries in the White House from Truman to Trump,' explores how internal infighting can make or break a president. [Full article]( [Wave Of Violence Should Prompt U.S. To Urge Religious Freedom In India]( By Arielle Del Turco Religious freedom in the world’s largest democracy has taken a turn for the worse since 2014, and U.S. leaders should say something. [Full article]( [‘The Way Back’ Offers A Powerful Performance From Ben Affleck]( By David Marcus Ben Affleck gives everything in his latest film, "The Way Back." And it pays off. [Full article]( [Actress Busy Phillips Gave Thanks To Her Abortion For Her Professional Success]( By Chrissy Clark At an abortion rally outside the Supreme Court, actress Busy Phillips gave a bizarre rant in which she thanked her abortion for her career as a late night talk show host. [Full article]( [McConnell Blasts Schumer Over ‘Reckless’ And ‘Irresponsible’ Comments About Kavanaugh, Gorsuch]( By Chrissy Clark On the Senate floor, Mitch McConnell blasted Chuck Schumer over his threatening comments against Supreme Court justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch. [Full article]( [Elizabeth Warren Ends Presidential Bid After Super Tuesday Losses]( By Tristan Justice Elizabeth Warren bowed out of the presidential race following poor performances in the Super Tuesday primaries where she placed third in her home state. [Full article]( [Hunter Biden Leveraged Family Name For UCLA Professorship]( By Tristan Justice Hunter Biden touted his family name and political connections to pursue a major gig as a law professor at the University of California Los Angeles. [Full article]( SIGN UP FOR A [FREE TRIAL]( HERE. The Transom is a daily email newsletter written by publisher of The Federalist Ben Domenech for political and media insiders, which arrives in your inbox each morning, collecting news, notes, and thoughts from around the web. "You must read The Transom. With brilliant political analysis and insight into the news that matters most, it is essential to understanding this incredible moment in history. I read it every day!" - Newt Gingrich [follow on Twitter](Twitter Account not yet Authorized) | [friend on Facebook](#) | [forward to a friend]( Copyright © 2020 The Federalist, All rights reserved. You are receiving this e-mail because you opted in to receive e-mail updates from TheFederalist.com. 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