10 Stories That Won The Week On Progressive Post Daily
What the hell just happened?!
After the chaotic week that was, we thought it would be helpful to look back at the stories that made this week so crazy.
Here are the 10 most visited stories of the week:
#10. Scaramucci’s epic New Yorker meltdown
Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House communications director had quite the week but probably the most stand out moment was his epic meltdown interview with Ryan Lizza of the New Yorker.
*Warning: the rest of this story includes profanity*
Scaramucci’s profanity packed tirade included saying “Reince is a fucking paranoid schizophrenic, a paranoiac.”
The Mooch later described an anatomically difficult sex act to describe Steve Bannon’s personal media strategy saying, “I’m not Steve Bannon, I’m not trying to suck my own cock.”
Full story here.
#9. Scaramucci announces he wants FBI to investigate Priebus for leaking publically available file
The Mooch also takes the #9 position in this week’s round up. On Wednesday night, Scaramucci went on a Twitter rant that among other things announced his intention to get the Justice Department and FBI involved in investigating Reince Priebus for leaks.
The only problem for Scaramucci is that the document he accused Priebus of leaking is actually a publically available ethics filing.
Full story here.
#8. Democrat pulls off upset in New Hampshire special election
Dems got a bit of good news out of New Hampshire this week after Democrat Kevin Cavanaugh beat Republican former State Senator David Boutin.
Cavanaugh’s victory ensures Democrats will keep the seat and limits the Republican majority in the state senate.
Ful story here.
#7. Rex Tillerson is considering resigning
Rex Tillerson’s frustrations with working in the Trump administration are no secret. Stories have swirled about his anger over having to answer to Jared Kushner and Steve Bannon and the Trump White House not allowing him to hire his own staff.
But this week we got the first report that Tillerson is seriously considering cutting his time as Secretary of State short as a result of those frustrations.
Full story here.
#6. FACT CHECK: Military spends five times more on Viagra than trans medical care
Donald Trump used “American Heros Week” as an opportunity to tell transgender troops who are serving this country bravely that they are not worthy to serve. One of Trump’s arguments was the cost of health care for trans troops.
But here’s the problem with Trump’s argument, medical care for trans troops is a truly de minimus line item on the Defense Department’s budget.
Oh, and by the way, the military spends at least five times more on Viagra prescriptions than it does on all health care costs for trans troops.
Full story here.
#5. Anthony Scaramucci’s wife files for divorce
Like we mentioned, it was a busy week for the Mooch. In addition to being named communications director for the Trump White House and going on a profanity packed tirade about his colleagues –
Scaramucci’s wife decided this was the week to call it quits. Among the reasons for the divorce are Scaramucci’s newfound “naked political ambition” and his obsession with Trump.
Full story here.
#4 Long Island police are forced to issue statement after Trump speech
First, the Boy Scouts had to apologize for Donald Trump’s inappropriate speech then the Long Island police department had to. and now the police do.
During a speech to the cops, Trump advocated for police brutality against suspects. As you can imagine, everyone pointed out that in America you are presumed innocent until a jury finds you guilty and cops can’t just beat you up because the president said so.
And the Long Island PD issued a statement saying as much.
Full story here.
#3. Donald Trump isn’t going to like the New York Post cover
The New York Post tends to be very friendly to Donald Trump but on Friday they had a less than flattering cover for the Donald.
See the cover here.
#2. John McCain’s vote saves Obamacare
In true dramatic John McCain fashion, the Arizona Senator returned to Washington this week to give an emotional speech on the Senate floor urging his colleagues to return to bipartisanship that the Senate used to be known for.
Oh yeah and he voted no on the GOP Obamacare repeal bill and saved Obamacare!
By casting the decisive vote, Senator John McCain lived up to his “maverick” reputation.
Full story here.
#1. Rachel Maddow, Chris Hayes and Lawrence O’Donnell receive Emmy nominations
The most popular story of the week on Progressive Post Daily this week was the good news for the MSNBC team that their primetime line up all received Emmy nominations.
The Rachel Maddow Show received two Emmy nominations. All in with Chris Hayes also received two nominations. And The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell received one Emmy nomination.
Full story here.
