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Mar 20, 2023: Vanity Fair: TRUMP’S LOOMING INDICTMENT HAS REPUBLICANS GOING FULL MAGA
Everyone from Kevin McCarthy to Rick Scott to Ron DeSantis have attempted to paint the Stormy Daniels hush-money probe as a politically motivated witch-hunt. Mar 20, 2023: Denver Post: Slap on the wrist not enough for undermining democracy
So, it is great that lawyer, Jenna Ellis has been censured, but how can the fine be less than $300?! I realize that it is hard to put a price tag on the damage done for lying excessively and undermining our government recklessly; how it erodes trust and respect for our voting systems and all those who are dedicated to serving the public good responsibly. Mar 20, 2023: Denver Post: Trump indictment would be unprecedented moment in U.S. history
The decision whether to indict former President Donald Trump over hush-money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign lies in the hands of a Manhattan grand jury that has been hearing evidence in secret for weeks. An indictment of Trump, who is seeking the White House again in 2024, would be an unprecedented moment in American history, the first criminal case against a former U.S. president. |
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| March 18, 2023 |
Mar 18, 2023: Des Moines Register: Mike Pence, weighing 2024 presidential run, distances himself from possible rivals on Ukraine
"Anybody that thinks that America has no national interest in supporting Ukraine in their fight against the Russian invasion is wrong," Pence said in an interview with the Des Moines Register on Saturday.
Pence, who was in Des Moines for a foreign policy forum hosted by the Bastion Institute, said the U.S. should never send forces to Ukraine. But he said Democratic President Joe Biden’s administration needs to send other aid at a faster pace.
"Anybody that thinks that America has no national interest in supporting Ukraine in their fight against the Russian invasion is wrong," Pence said in an interview with the Des Moines Register on Saturday.
Pence, who was in Des Moines for a foreign policy forum hosted by the Bastion Institute, said the U.S. should never send forces to Ukraine. But he said Democratic President Joe Biden’s administration needs to send other aid at a faster pace.
Mar 18, 2023: Des Moines Register: 'Here we go again': In Iowa, Pence calls Trump's possible indictment 'politically motivated'
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he's confident Donald Trump "can take care of himself" when it comes Trump's assertion that he expects to be arrested Tuesday, and Pence expressed frustration over "what appears to be a politically motivated prosecution of the former president."
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he's confident Donald Trump "can take care of himself" when it comes Trump's assertion that he expects to be arrested Tuesday, and Pence expressed frustration over "what appears to be a politically motivated prosecution of the former president."
| March 14, 2023 |
March 14, 2023: GIS Report: U.S. congressional infighting is more than meets the eye
Observers of American politics are contemplating the significance of Republican infighting over electing the Speaker of the House and its showdown with the Senate and White House over the national debt ceiling. Many have concluded that these squabbles are a sign of increasing dysfunction in Washington, reflecting growing and perhaps unmanageable civil discord in the United States. This interpretation is largely superficial and wrong. These incidents, in fact, reflect a new dynamism in U.S. politics, one that heralds a shifting center of gravity and breaking of Washington’s partisan gridlock.
Observers of American politics are contemplating the significance of Republican infighting over electing the Speaker of the House and its showdown with the Senate and White House over the national debt ceiling. Many have concluded that these squabbles are a sign of increasing dysfunction in Washington, reflecting growing and perhaps unmanageable civil discord in the United States. This interpretation is largely superficial and wrong. These incidents, in fact, reflect a new dynamism in U.S. politics, one that heralds a shifting center of gravity and breaking of Washington’s partisan gridlock.
March 14, 2023: Raw Story: Kevin McCarthy will make moderates 'walk the plank' to avoid 'massive embarrassment': report
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is about to face his first major challenge, since it took fifteen ballots to get elected to his current leadership position, as he tries to come up with a budget package that looks like it will be unpopular with moderates in his caucus.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is about to face his first major challenge, since it took fifteen ballots to get elected to his current leadership position, as he tries to come up with a budget package that looks like it will be unpopular with moderates in his caucus.
| March 13, 2023 |
Mar 13, 2023: Raw Story: Trump's attempt to blame Pence for J6 is yet another confession to the crime: former GOP flack
Following former Vice President Mike Pence's criticism of former President Donald Trump at the Gridiron dinner, Trump hit back, mocking Pence's poor performance in the presidential primary polls and even suggesting January 6 was really his fault for not objecting to the election results.
Following former Vice President Mike Pence's criticism of former President Donald Trump at the Gridiron dinner, Trump hit back, mocking Pence's poor performance in the presidential primary polls and even suggesting January 6 was really his fault for not objecting to the election results.
| March 10, 2023 |
March 10, 2023: Denver Post: Boebert announces she’ll be a 36-year-old grandmother when her 17-year-old son’s partner gives birth
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., has announced that she will be a grandmother at 36 next month when her 17-year-old son’s partner gives birth to a son.
Boebert revealed this family news at a women’s breakfast during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland that ended last weekend, where she received a “mothers of influence” award. Boebert addressed women and men at the breakfast after accepting the award.
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., has announced that she will be a grandmother at 36 next month when her 17-year-old son’s partner gives birth to a son.
Boebert revealed this family news at a women’s breakfast during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland that ended last weekend, where she received a “mothers of influence” award. Boebert addressed women and men at the breakfast after accepting the award.
| March 9, 2023 |
March 19, 2023: The Advocate: LaToya Cantrell recall organizers handed over 32,000 signatures to Times-Picayune, analysis shows
An exhaustive review of thousands of petitions provided to The Times-Picayune by the organizers of the LaToya Cantrell recall campaign shows they contained 32,228 signatures, far short of the threshold needed to put the question on the ballot.
An exhaustive review of thousands of petitions provided to The Times-Picayune by the organizers of the LaToya Cantrell recall campaign shows they contained 32,228 signatures, far short of the threshold needed to put the question on the ballot.
March 9, 2023: MSNBC: On Jan. 6 violence, does McCarthy agree with Carlson or himself?
The problem with Tucker Carlson’s Jan. 6 coverage isn’t just that he misused the security camera footage he had exclusive access to, it’s also the conclusions that he drew. After years of the Fox News host peddling ridiculous rhetoric about the insurrectionist attack on the Capitol, he cherry-picked video excerpts to confirm his predetermined counternarrative.
The problem with Tucker Carlson’s Jan. 6 coverage isn’t just that he misused the security camera footage he had exclusive access to, it’s also the conclusions that he drew. After years of the Fox News host peddling ridiculous rhetoric about the insurrectionist attack on the Capitol, he cherry-picked video excerpts to confirm his predetermined counternarrative.
March 9, 2023: The Advocate: State public defender officials criticize Baton Rouge's embattled chief in tense meeting
Tensions over Baton Rouge's embattled chief public defender boiled over Thursday at a state board meeting, with state officials presenting a report blasting her handling of her office's finances and a lawsuit accusing her of withholding pay for ex-employees' accrued vacation time.
Tensions over Baton Rouge's embattled chief public defender boiled over Thursday at a state board meeting, with state officials presenting a report blasting her handling of her office's finances and a lawsuit accusing her of withholding pay for ex-employees' accrued vacation time.
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March 9, 2023: MSNBC: Raskin slams McCarthy and Carlson over 'unconscionable' Jan. 6 narrative
Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s deceptive framing of Jan. 6 footage for his millions of viewers is prompting outrage from key figures in the congressional investigation into the Capitol attack. |
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| March 8, 2023 |
March 8, 2023: Vanity Fair: IVANKA TRUMP AWKWARDLY IMPLIES HER BROTHERS AND DAD MAY HAVE COMMITTED FRAUD AT THE TRUMP ORG.
The New York attorney general’s case against the Trump Organization, Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump is set to go to trial on October 2, 2023. Accused last year of committing a decade’s worth of “staggering” fraud, the defendants—who have denied everything—allegedly made over 200 false and misleading valuations from 2011 to 2021, with AG Letitia James charging that “the pattern of fraud that was used by Mr. Trump and the Trump Organization was astounding.” Should the company and family be found liable, the state has asked for a financial penalty of $250 million and for the ex-president, Don Jr., Ivanka, and Eric to be banned from ever running a business in New York again, among other things.
The New York attorney general’s case against the Trump Organization, Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump is set to go to trial on October 2, 2023. Accused last year of committing a decade’s worth of “staggering” fraud, the defendants—who have denied everything—allegedly made over 200 false and misleading valuations from 2011 to 2021, with AG Letitia James charging that “the pattern of fraud that was used by Mr. Trump and the Trump Organization was astounding.” Should the company and family be found liable, the state has asked for a financial penalty of $250 million and for the ex-president, Don Jr., Ivanka, and Eric to be banned from ever running a business in New York again, among other things.
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Mar 7, 2023: Roll Call: Consumer group, former advisers file complaint over McCarthy’s release of Jan. 6 riot footage
McCarthy made 44,000 hours of the footage available to Fox host Tucker Carlson that had been previously obtained by the House Select Committee to Investigate the Jan. 6 Attack on the United States Capitol. The complaint argues that McCarthy’s actions undermined the “safety and integrity of Congress” and asks the OCE to investigate whether McCarthy violated congressional rules. |
“The exclusive release of the Jan. 6 video footage appears to have been the result of a political agreement between McCarthy, Tucker Carlson and others in McCarthy’s bid to become Speaker,” the complaint states. “Just as importantly, it was wrong for Speaker McCarthy to provide this footage to one organization that happens to be politically aligned with him and not release the videos to the media generally at the same time.” |
Mar 7, 2023: Rolling Stone: Mike Lindell’s Plan to Sue Kevin McCarthy Just Fell Apart
Late last month, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell was busy working with staunchly pro-Trump lawyers on a plan to sue House speaker Kevin McCarthy. On Monday afternoon, the plan collapsed entirely, a “very disappointed” Lindell tells Rolling Stone.
Late last month, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell was busy working with staunchly pro-Trump lawyers on a plan to sue House speaker Kevin McCarthy. On Monday afternoon, the plan collapsed entirely, a “very disappointed” Lindell tells Rolling Stone.
March 7, 2023: US News: Schumer Rails Against Tucker Carlson for Attempt to ‘Rewrite’ Jan. 6 Narrative
The Democratic leader called the segment a ‘bold-faced lie,’ while condemning House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for handing over the footage.
The Democratic leader called the segment a ‘bold-faced lie,’ while condemning House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for handing over the footage.
“The Sicknick family is outraged at the ongoing attack on our family by the unscrupulous and outright sleazy so-called ‘news network of Fox News who will do the bidding of Trump or any of his sycophant followers, no matter what damage is done to the families of the fallen, the officers who put their lives on the line, and all who suffered on Jan 6th due to the started by Trump and spread by sleaze slinging outlets like Fox,” the family said in a statement. 3.7.23
Mar 7, 2023: Independent: Tucker Carlson - news: Jan 6 videos provoke backlash led by Schumer and Brian Sicknick’s family
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also derided Mr Carlson’s airing of the Jan 6 tapes, calling it “one of the most shameful hours of television”.
Mr Carlson, who consistently attacked the House-led probe into the riot, is attempting to help Republicans reframe the events of that day as a peaceful protest that was weaponised by Democrats. He was granted exclusive access to security footage by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also derided Mr Carlson’s airing of the Jan 6 tapes, calling it “one of the most shameful hours of television”.
Mr Carlson, who consistently attacked the House-led probe into the riot, is attempting to help Republicans reframe the events of that day as a peaceful protest that was weaponised by Democrats. He was granted exclusive access to security footage by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
March 7, 2023: Independent: Why Kevin McCarthy really gave Tucker Carlson the Jan 6 videos
Tucker Carlson gets to continue his whitewash of the Capitol riot and Kevin McCarthy gets to cover his right flank. Both get to placate the Fox viewership that dominates the GOP base
Tucker Carlson gets to continue his whitewash of the Capitol riot and Kevin McCarthy gets to cover his right flank. Both get to placate the Fox viewership that dominates the GOP base
| March 3, 2023 |
March 3, 2023: WCVB: New chair of Massachusetts GOP says party 'aware' of ongoing investigation
While the Massachusetts Republican Party works to solve some serious money issues, the party's new chair said they are aware of an ongoing outside investigation.
Amy Carnevale, who became the party's leader earlier this year, answered questions about the financial troubles during an interview for Sunday's episode of "On The Record."
While the Massachusetts Republican Party works to solve some serious money issues, the party's new chair said they are aware of an ongoing outside investigation.
Amy Carnevale, who became the party's leader earlier this year, answered questions about the financial troubles during an interview for Sunday's episode of "On The Record."
| March 2, 2023 |
March 2, 2023: Des Moines Register: Ron DeSantis makes his Iowa caucuses debut with stops March 10 in Des Moines, Davenport
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will make his eagerly anticipated Iowa debut next week with stops in Davenport and Des Moines as he flirts with an expected presidential run later this year
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will make his eagerly anticipated Iowa debut next week with stops in Davenport and Des Moines as he flirts with an expected presidential run later this year
March 2, 2023: Des Moines Register: Senate Republicans advance bill to eventually eliminate Iowa's income tax. Here's the plan
Iowa senators are advancing a bill that would eventually eliminate the state's income tax.
That comes after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a $1.9 billion tax cut last year that included phasing down the state to a 3.9% flat income tax rate by 2026.
Iowa senators are advancing a bill that would eventually eliminate the state's income tax.
That comes after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a $1.9 billion tax cut last year that included phasing down the state to a 3.9% flat income tax rate by 2026.
March 2, 2023:
There hasn't been any recent news article or byline that says "Ted Cruz helps others", "Ted Cruz makes smart decision" or even "Ted Cruz says coherent sentence."
Don't expect one any time soon.
Cruz grilled Merrick Garland in the Senate this week and while Cruz was asking questions Garland said "Do you want me to answer that?" to which Cruz said "no." Cruz still believes he is the star of any Senate committee hearings he is involved in.
Cruz seems to have a deal with Fox News that if he asks stupid questions in a committee hearing it guarantees him a chance to be on Fox News that same evening.
Cruz, by the way, has not endorsed Trump for president in 2024 because Trump hasnt verbally attacked Cruz's wife yet..
On a side note: Ron DeSantis greatest enemies appear to be drag queens, immigrants, history, Donald Duck and democracy.
There hasn't been any recent news article or byline that says "Ted Cruz helps others", "Ted Cruz makes smart decision" or even "Ted Cruz says coherent sentence."
Don't expect one any time soon.
Cruz grilled Merrick Garland in the Senate this week and while Cruz was asking questions Garland said "Do you want me to answer that?" to which Cruz said "no." Cruz still believes he is the star of any Senate committee hearings he is involved in.
Cruz seems to have a deal with Fox News that if he asks stupid questions in a committee hearing it guarantees him a chance to be on Fox News that same evening.
Cruz, by the way, has not endorsed Trump for president in 2024 because Trump hasnt verbally attacked Cruz's wife yet..
On a side note: Ron DeSantis greatest enemies appear to be drag queens, immigrants, history, Donald Duck and democracy.
