Chaos in Congress, but there's always Mardi Gras in New Orleans
with Drew BroachNot since 1954, when four Puerto Rican nationalists entered the House chamber, pulled guns and began firing indiscriminately, has the U.S. Capitol seen such as brazen assault as it did Wednesday. GOP members of Louisiana's congressional delegation quickly condemned the invasion by Republican President Donald Trump's supporters, as did Democratic former New Orleans mayors Mitch Landrieu and Marc Morial, who went so far as to invoke the 25th Amendment calling for a forced removal of Trump from office. Meanwhile, Republicans lost control of the Senate when Democrats defeated both GOP incumbents in Georgia. The consequences of the latest coronavirus surge became clearer in New Orleans when Mayor LaToya Cantrell ordered the city back into a "modified Phase 1." The new restrictions are explained in these three graphics. Coronavirus vaccinations continue, of course, but they don't magically make everything safe. On the bright side, Carnival has begun. Subdued though it is, the 2021 Mardi Gras season started with big chiefs, Joan of Arc and the Phunny Phorty Phellows. By the way, do you subscribe to NOLA.com? If so, thank you. If not, we've got a great offer for you. All that and more are in today’s Front Page. Thanks for starting your day with us. D.B. |
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