[301] Close Your Eyes (31 Jan – 06 Feb)

Completion Date: 07 February 2020
Medium: Paint on cardboard
Dimensions: 16 X 20 inches

News headlines 31 Jan – 06 Feb 2020

31 Jan
* Global coronavirus cases overtake Sars epidemic
* Senate defeats motion to call witnesses (51-49)
* Path now clear for Trump acquittal
* Britain has Brexited – UK finally leaves the EU

01 Feb
* Emails confirm President’s role in aid freeze
* While stained in history, Trump will emerge from trial triumphant and unshackled

02 Feb
* China set to open speed-built coronavirus hospital
* Schiff won’t say whether House will subpoena Bolton

03 Feb
* The race for the presidency begins. Democrats’ mood? Anxious.
* Impeachment trial closing arguments begin
* Vote-reporting mess leaves Iowa with no victor on caucus night

04 Feb
* Iowa meltdown hands opening to Trump
* SOTU: Trump addresses a deeply divided House
* Trump claims end of ‘American Decline’

05 Feb
* Impeachment: Trump Acquitted
* 52-48 on the abuse of power charge
* 53-47 on the obstruction of Congress charge
* Romney, breaking with Republicans, votes to convict

06 Feb
* Trump begins vindictive impeachment victory lap
* DNC Chairman calls for ‘recanvass’ of Iowa results