tv news news Jan. 9, 2012

Meghan McCain Says Obamas Deserve an ‘Emoticon’ of Privacy

By Noreen Malone

Lest you think she meant some other word, Meghan McCain said it twice, in fact, on MSNBC today. But which emoticon signals privacy?

Sources

Tags:

+Comments Leave a Comment

Meghan McCain: Give Obamas ‘Emoticon’ of Privacy

Things you buy through our links may earn New York a commission.

Most Viewed Stories

THE FEED

What We Do and Don’t Know About the Omicron Variant

By Intelligencer Staff

While scientists search for clues about how dangerous the new variant is, at least 19 states and well over 40 countries have now confirmed cases.

trump media & technology group

trump media & technology group

Donald Trump’s SPAC Is Being Investigated by the SEC

The firm made plans to go public just two months ago.

Everything to Know About Jussie Smollett’s Trial

By Bindu Bansinath and Amanda Arnold

The actor was accused of staging his own hate-crime attack in 2019. Things only got more complicated from there.

Most Popular

the national interest

the national interest

Unofficial Trump Propagandist Devin Nunes Makes It Official

By Jonathan Chait

Republican leaves Congress to lead Trump Media & Technology Group, where his job will barely change.

Swing Voters Don’t Explain Why Youngkin Won

It looks like the Republican’s win in Virginia was the product of poor Democratic-base turnout, not angry ex-Biden-voters in the suburbs.

Chris Cuomo and Jeff Zucker Speak Out

CNN’s president hired the star in one of his first big moves at the network, then was forced to fire him over help he gave his scandalous brother.

What We Know About Omicron in New York

By Intelligencer Staff

A dozen cases of the variant have now been confirmed in the state, and more are likely.

Party Like It’s January 6

By Shawn McCreesh

A night out with Rudy Giuliani, Paul Gosar, and New York’s Young Republicans.

just asking questions

just asking questions

Drawing Ghislaine Maxwell

By Choire Sicha

Talking to courtroom sketch artist Jane Rosenberg about her 40-year-plus career and what it’s like when a defendant illustrates you.

State Legislatures Are Still the Key to Trump’s Election-Coup Efforts

The radical theory that state legislatures have total power over federal elections is at the heart of Trump’s past, and perhaps future, coup attempts.

U.S. Announces Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Olympics

American athletes will still be able to compete, but no U.S. delegation will attend in an effort to call out China’s human rights abuses.

De Blasio Blindsides Just About Everyone With New Vax Mandate

City Hall won’t release guidance for how businesses should enforce the new mandate until December 15, following talks with the business community.

Someone Put France’s Trump-y Presidential Candidate in a Headlock

By Benjamin Hart

Éric Zemmour’s first rally was marked by tension and violence, an atmosphere that matches his rhetoric.

Why Is Biden Still Relying on an Idea From Stephen Miller?

At the border, the administration continues to lean on Title 42 to expel migrants based on a public-health pretext that ex-CDC officials say is bogus.

just asking questions

just asking questions

She Was D.C.’s Top Crypto Cop. Now She’s Silicon Valley’s Top Crypto Investor.

By Jen Wieczner

Katie Haun is spreading the Web3 word to everyone from senators to Hollywood stars.

RIP Bob Dole, Last of the Greatest Generation Presidential Candidates

Dole was always a bit out of step with his party and his country, which may be considered a compliment now.

Vaccine Demand Gets a Boost As Americans Worry Over Omicron

Vaccination rates are at their highest since May, though the majority of doses administered last week were booster shots.

What to Know About the New COVID-19 Antiviral Pills

By Paola Rosa-Aquino and Chas Danner

New drugs developed by Pfizer and Merck have shown significant efficacy in reducing severe illness and death from COVID-19.

David Perdue Will Indeed Primary Governor Brian Kemp in Georgia: Reports

By Paola Rosa-Aquino

The former senator was recruited to run against Kemp by Donald Trump, who has repeatedly vowed to help purge the incumbent GOP governor.

Longtime Republican Lawmaker Bob Dole Dead at 98

By Paola Rosa-Aquino

The former Senate majority leader, presidential candidate, and World War II veteran died in his sleep on Sunday.

Upstate New York Hospitals Are Being Overwhelmed by COVID

By Paola Rosa-Aquino

COVID-19 hospitalizations have more than tripled upstate since August, and the surge has come amid a staffing shortage of health-care workers.

CNN Fires Chris Cuomo

By Matt Stieb and Chas Danner

The cable-news host was terminated amid an internal review, days after a former colleague accused him of sexual misconduct.

U.S. Warns of Possible Invasion of Ukraine by Russia

By Paola Rosa-Aquino

Intelligence officials worry that Russia’s rapid buildup on the border means the country could launch an offensive in early 2022.

Michigan School Shooter’s Parents Apprehended Following Rare Charges

By Paola Rosa-Aquino

James and Jennifer Crumbley pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges on Saturday, days after their son allegedly killed four classmates.

Why Omicron and Delta Could Be a ‘Twin Epidemic’

By James D. Walsh

Dr. Peter Hotez sorts through the uncertainty about the new variant and how it may affect people differently than its cousin.