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Jan 27, 2023: Independent: Paul Pelosi bodycam footage shows moment intruder hits 82-year-old with hammer
Graphic police bodycam footage showing a brutal hammer attack on Paul Pelosi has been released by a court in California. The video footage and a 911 call made by Mr Pelosi, 82, during the home invasion on 28 October was authorised for release by the San Francisco Superior Court after a submission by several media outlets. Jan 27, 2023: Independent: George Santos – live: Congressman accused of making vile joke about Hitler, Jews and Black people on Facebook
George Santos has now been accused of making a vile joke about Hitler and killing Jews and Black people in a resurfaced Facebook post – marking just the latest scandal to hit the newly-elected congressman. In a 2011 comment on Facebook, obtained by Patch, Mr Santos allegedly wrote: “hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh hiiiiiiiiiiiitlerrrrrrrrrrr (hight hitler) lolololololololololololol sombody kill her!! the jews and black mostly lolllolol!!! Dum.”
Jan 25, 2023: Daily Beast: Some of Pence’s Classified Docs Were Foreign Trip Briefing Memos: CNN
Among the dozen or so classified documents found at the home of Mike Pence were materials described to CNN by multiple sources as background briefing memos for the former vice president’s trips overseas. One insider told the network that some of the records may have been overlooked during the move-out process because they were squirreled away inside travel briefing binders. Another explained the classified materials would not have been visible to movers unless they’d paged through the binders. Such memos can contain everything from basic biographical information on a given country’s heads of state to far more sensitive information. One source briefed on the ongoing multi-agency investigation into the discovery said that the records were of the “lower level” variety, and that there was nothing particularly unusual in their contents. On Tuesday, it was reported that the documents at Pence’s Indiana home had been found by a lawyer asked to conduct a search “out of an abundance of caution” after classified materials were found at Donald Trump’s Florida estate and Joe Biden’s Delaware home. Jan 25, 2023: Breitbart: Report: McCarthy Assured Manchin No Cuts to Social Security, Medicare in Debt Ceiling Resolution
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) that Republcans would not make cuts to social security or Medicare to offset the debt ceiling during a meeting on Tuesday, according to Punch Bowl News co-founder Jake Sherman.
Jan 24, 2023: The Hill: Pence documents complicate GOP attack lines on Biden
The discovery of classified documents at former Vice President Mike Pence’s home is complicating efforts by congressional Republicans to coordinate their lines of attack on President Biden’s handling of similar materials from his time as second-in-command.
Jan 24, 2023: Sacramento Bee: See California legislators propose new tax on billionaires as part of multistate effort
Assemblyman Alex Lee, D-San Jose, speaks at a press conference on Jan. 23, 2023, to discuss AB 259 and ACA 3, which would tax extreme wealth in California. The tax would affect the top 0.1% of earners, and would generate an estimated $21.6 billion. Jan 23, 2023: The Hill: Thune urges Sinema to caucus with GOP to avoid three-way reelection race
Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.), one of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s (Ariz.) best friends in the chamber, is urging the newly declared Independent lawmaker to caucus with Senate Republicans, which he suggested could help avoid a three-way race for her seat in 2024. Jan 24, 2023: Sacramento Bee: Katie Porter wants Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat. Is that possible?
Katie Porter, the feisty congresswoman from Orange County, is running for Senate. But does anyone north of the Los Angeles area know who she is? Does she have a chance? And will the incumbent, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, run again? |
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Jan 23, 2023: Axios: GOP hardliners score spots on powerful House Rules Committee
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday appointed three hardline Republicans to the House Rules Committee, which sets the terms for legislation to be considered on the House floor.
Why it matters: The move fulfills a key concession McCarthy made to a group of 20 rebels in order to become House speaker earlier this month, and it gives right-wingers considerable new influence over the legislative process.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday appointed three hardline Republicans to the House Rules Committee, which sets the terms for legislation to be considered on the House floor.
Why it matters: The move fulfills a key concession McCarthy made to a group of 20 rebels in order to become House speaker earlier this month, and it gives right-wingers considerable new influence over the legislative process.
January 23, 2023:
Federal Judge Donald Middlebrooks of the Southern District of Florida on Thursday fined Trump 1 Million dollars for a frivolous lawsuit and released a 46 PAGE decision that blasted Trump and his lawyer:
"Mr. Trump is a prolific and sophisticated litigant who is repeatedly using the courts to seek revenge on political adversaries. He is the mastermind of strategic abuse of the judicial process, and he cannot be seen as a litigant blindly following the advice of a lawyer. No reasonable lawyer would have filed it. Intended for a political purpose, none of the counts of the amended complaint stated a cognizable legal claim."
"No reasonable lawyer would have filed it," he continued. "Intended for a political purpose, none of the counts of the amended complaint stated a cognizable legal claim."
Gotta love it.
Federal Judge Donald Middlebrooks of the Southern District of Florida on Thursday fined Trump 1 Million dollars for a frivolous lawsuit and released a 46 PAGE decision that blasted Trump and his lawyer:
"Mr. Trump is a prolific and sophisticated litigant who is repeatedly using the courts to seek revenge on political adversaries. He is the mastermind of strategic abuse of the judicial process, and he cannot be seen as a litigant blindly following the advice of a lawyer. No reasonable lawyer would have filed it. Intended for a political purpose, none of the counts of the amended complaint stated a cognizable legal claim."
"No reasonable lawyer would have filed it," he continued. "Intended for a political purpose, none of the counts of the amended complaint stated a cognizable legal claim."
Gotta love it.
January 1, 2013:
Gas-stoveghazi is a another right wing issue for them to manufacture rage about. No one is out to take anyones gas stoves. Same with Hillarys email-ghazi and Hunter Bidens Laptop-ghazi....not to forget the original Benghazi-ghazi. There's no there there on any of these right-wing rage points. The only intellectual way to pursue it is to not pursue it.
But we now have a benchmark rule: If Boebert, Gaetz, MJ Greene, Tuckkker Carlson or Ted Cruz are on the rage manufacturing trail...then you know whatever the issue it is more than likely not a real issue.
Gas-stoveghazi is a another right wing issue for them to manufacture rage about. No one is out to take anyones gas stoves. Same with Hillarys email-ghazi and Hunter Bidens Laptop-ghazi....not to forget the original Benghazi-ghazi. There's no there there on any of these right-wing rage points. The only intellectual way to pursue it is to not pursue it.
But we now have a benchmark rule: If Boebert, Gaetz, MJ Greene, Tuckkker Carlson or Ted Cruz are on the rage manufacturing trail...then you know whatever the issue it is more than likely not a real issue.
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Jan 22, 2023: Business Insider: Trump responded to the Monterey Park mass shooting by complaining about the treatment of Jan. 6 rioters
- Donald Trump reacted to the Monterey Park mass shooting by complaining about Jan. 6 rioters.
- Trump said "nothing will happen" to the gunman, compared with those arrested in connection with the riot.
- At least 10 people have died in the mass shooting, and the gunman remains at large.
January 1, 2023: AP: Lawmakers seek to bar insurrectionists from holding office
Democratic lawmakers in a handful of states are trying to send a message two years after the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol: Those who engage in an attempted overthrow of the government shouldn’t be allowed to run it.
New York, Connecticut and Virginia are among states where proposed legislation would prohibit anyone convicted of participating in an insurrection from holding public office or a position of public trust, such as becoming a police officer.
Democratic lawmakers in a handful of states are trying to send a message two years after the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol: Those who engage in an attempted overthrow of the government shouldn’t be allowed to run it.
New York, Connecticut and Virginia are among states where proposed legislation would prohibit anyone convicted of participating in an insurrection from holding public office or a position of public trust, such as becoming a police officer.
January 22, 2023:
If dogs could vote then if politics ever went to the dogs it would be a shorter trip..
A Bassett Hound would probably make a good House Speaker and Elise Stefanik could clean up after them...kind of like her current job description...
If dogs could vote, it's really hard to say how Dachsunds would vote becuz they can be such wieners sometimes..
If Donald Trump were a dog he would probably be a Shih tzu...and not cuz they are they're small and cute...but becuz the name essentially phonetically sounds like Trump's policies with the world and Americans.....
If dogs could vote, sheep dogs are kinda big but can't see very well through the hair in their eyes.... They are often vision impaired and will probably vote Maga..
If dogs could vote, German Shepherds should not ever be allowed to vote until they take the test and become American Shepherds...
If dogs could vote I think the Chihuahuas should get two votes cuz they are very small and it would help their self esteem...Probably easier to fix their self esteem issues as opposed to someone like Mike Pence who doesnt seem to have had any after Jan 6, 2021...
If dogs could vote then if politics ever went to the dogs it would be a shorter trip..
A Bassett Hound would probably make a good House Speaker and Elise Stefanik could clean up after them...kind of like her current job description...
If dogs could vote, it's really hard to say how Dachsunds would vote becuz they can be such wieners sometimes..
If Donald Trump were a dog he would probably be a Shih tzu...and not cuz they are they're small and cute...but becuz the name essentially phonetically sounds like Trump's policies with the world and Americans.....
If dogs could vote, sheep dogs are kinda big but can't see very well through the hair in their eyes.... They are often vision impaired and will probably vote Maga..
If dogs could vote, German Shepherds should not ever be allowed to vote until they take the test and become American Shepherds...
If dogs could vote I think the Chihuahuas should get two votes cuz they are very small and it would help their self esteem...Probably easier to fix their self esteem issues as opposed to someone like Mike Pence who doesnt seem to have had any after Jan 6, 2021...
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Jan 20, 2023: Roll Call: Sen. Tim Kaine to seek a third term
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine said he would seek a third term on Friday, a decision likely to provide some relief to fellow Democrats who face a difficult map in their effort to keep their majority in 2024.
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine said he would seek a third term on Friday, a decision likely to provide some relief to fellow Democrats who face a difficult map in their effort to keep their majority in 2024.
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Jan 20, 2023: New York Times: How the Right Wing Media ate the Republican Party
Party unity ebbs and flows, but the G.O.P. in recent decades has come apart at the seams. Nicole Hemmer is the director of the Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Center for the American Presidency at Vanderbilt University, an associate professor of history and the author of two books about the conservative movement and media ecosystem, “Messengers of the Right: Conservative Media and the Transformation of American Politics” and “Partisans: The Conservative Revolutionaries Who Remade American Politics in the 1990s.” And she says we can’t understand the current G.O.P. without understanding when, where and how these dynamics began. |
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Jan 19, 2023: Patch: Stamford Student Chosen As Winner Of Sen. Murphy's MLK Essay Challenge
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy received close to 2,000 entries from elementary, middle and high school students across Connecticut.
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy received close to 2,000 entries from elementary, middle and high school students across Connecticut.
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On her first day in office, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders banned the teaching of CRT, which by the way, isn't being taught in Arkansas. CRT has been around since the 80s when it was first developed as a "theory." Yep "theory" is even in the name. Right wingers, however, never let facts bother them when it comes to manufacturing rage. 1.18.23
Jan 18, 2023: Patch: Stamford State Rep. Corey Paris Named Majority Caucus Chair
Paris, who represents the 145th House District, has been a member of the Connecticut General Assembly since 2021.
Paris, who represents the 145th House District, has been a member of the Connecticut General Assembly since 2021.
Jan 18, 2023: Olean Times Herald: Hochul's pick for NY top judge rejected by legislative panel
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s nominee to lead the state’s highest court was rejected by a state Senate panel Wednesday, dealing the governor a high-profile setback after weeks of criticism from progressive activists and union officials about the judge’s record.
Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee voted not to forward Hector LaSalle’s Court of Appeals nomination to the full Senate after questioning him for more than four hours. Most of Hochul’s fellow Democrats voted against LaSalle.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s nominee to lead the state’s highest court was rejected by a state Senate panel Wednesday, dealing the governor a high-profile setback after weeks of criticism from progressive activists and union officials about the judge’s record.
Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee voted not to forward Hector LaSalle’s Court of Appeals nomination to the full Senate after questioning him for more than four hours. Most of Hochul’s fellow Democrats voted against LaSalle.
Jan 18, 2023: C-SPAN: U.S. Mayors on Reducing Gun Violence
Government officials and mayors from around the country, including Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas (D) and Buffalo, New York Mayor Byron Brown (D), discussed ways to reduce gun violence during a roundtable discussion at this year’s U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington, DC. Several topics were discussed, including gun manufacturer accountability, public safety ordinances, community policing, and federal efforts to reduce the number of illegal guns on the streets.
Government officials and mayors from around the country, including Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas (D) and Buffalo, New York Mayor Byron Brown (D), discussed ways to reduce gun violence during a roundtable discussion at this year’s U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington, DC. Several topics were discussed, including gun manufacturer accountability, public safety ordinances, community policing, and federal efforts to reduce the number of illegal guns on the streets.
Jan 18, 2023; Maine Wire: Biden Document Flap Gives Dems Convenient Excuse to Toss Him Overboard for 2024
At a time when more than a third of Americans are telling the Pew Research Foundation it’s a bad sign than more than 50 percent of young people today are living with their parents, one might think President Joe Biden was pretty lucky to have been reportedly raking in almost $50,000 a month from his son Hunter to live on the family estate in Delaware.
But in Washington whenever a special counsel is appointed to investigate you, chances are “lucky” isn’t the first word that springs to tongue.
At a time when more than a third of Americans are telling the Pew Research Foundation it’s a bad sign than more than 50 percent of young people today are living with their parents, one might think President Joe Biden was pretty lucky to have been reportedly raking in almost $50,000 a month from his son Hunter to live on the family estate in Delaware.
But in Washington whenever a special counsel is appointed to investigate you, chances are “lucky” isn’t the first word that springs to tongue.
Jan 18, 2023: Maine Wire: Maine Media Skews Left on Mills’ Abortion Flipflop
Throughout last year, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills stated repeatedly in her debates with former Republican Gov. Paul LePage that she would not pursue changes to Maine’s abortion laws.
That campaign promise went up in flames this week: Mills has totally reversed her position on Maine’s abortion law.
Throughout last year, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills stated repeatedly in her debates with former Republican Gov. Paul LePage that she would not pursue changes to Maine’s abortion laws.
That campaign promise went up in flames this week: Mills has totally reversed her position on Maine’s abortion law.
Jan 18, 2023: Olean Times Herald: Langworthy bill would eliminate tax credits for Great Lakes wind farms
U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy has taken aim at wind energy development on the Lake Erie shore, introducing a bill Wednesday that would stop potential Great Lakes wind farms from getting tax credits.
The bill is Langworthy’s first introduction of legislation since the Republican was sworn in earlier this month as New York’s 23rd Congressional District rep — the district includes Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.
U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy has taken aim at wind energy development on the Lake Erie shore, introducing a bill Wednesday that would stop potential Great Lakes wind farms from getting tax credits.
The bill is Langworthy’s first introduction of legislation since the Republican was sworn in earlier this month as New York’s 23rd Congressional District rep — the district includes Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.
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Jan 17, 2023: Fox News: Indiana Rep. Jim Banks picks up Senate endorsement from Tom Cotton
Tom Cotton says Jim Banks would stand up for the military, law enforcement, and 'cultural sanity' if elected to Senate
Tom Cotton says Jim Banks would stand up for the military, law enforcement, and 'cultural sanity' if elected to Senate
From my "Things That Make Me Say Huh?" File:
Rick Allen (R-GA) recorded saying the GOP is going after Social Security because people “want to work longer.”
“Many people are coming up to me on walkers, saying ‘Rick, we’d like to work into our 90’s to make America Great.”
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Jan 16, 2023: Washington Post: Thom Tillis emerges as a bipartisan dealmaker as lawmakers fear dysfunction looms
Over the past year, Tillis has muscled his way to the heart of nearly every major bipartisan effort to emerge from the evenly divided Senate, taking a lead role in negotiating legislation on hot-button issues including gay rights, guns and immigration — all without drawing much attention to himself. |
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Jan 15, 2023: Post News Group: Nancy Pelosi Gavels Out 117th Congress, Takes Oath for 11th District
“It was my privilege today to gavel out the end of the 117th Congress — an extraordinarily productive session #ForThePeople. I look forward to continuing to serve the people of San Francisco in the 118th Congress and will share more on this account,” she said on Twitter.
“It was my privilege today to gavel out the end of the 117th Congress — an extraordinarily productive session #ForThePeople. I look forward to continuing to serve the people of San Francisco in the 118th Congress and will share more on this account,” she said on Twitter.
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Jan 14, 2023: Post News Group: Congresswoman Barbara Lee Sworn in to U.S. House of Representatives
Congresswoman Lee is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations. She serves as Co-Chair of the Steering & Policy Committee, former Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Chair Emeritus of the Progressive Caucus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Health Task Force, and Co-Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus. She also serves as Chair of the Majority Leader’s Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity.
Congresswoman Lee is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations. She serves as Co-Chair of the Steering & Policy Committee, former Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Chair Emeritus of the Progressive Caucus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Health Task Force, and Co-Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus. She also serves as Chair of the Majority Leader’s Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity.
Jan 14, 2023: PrescottENews: Opinion: How Chip Roy won the speaker fight – Rich Lowry
Republicans looked like they were heading for a no-win debacle on the House floor in their fight over speaker.
Instead, Kevin McCarthy got over the top, achieving a long-held ambition after a daunting feat of political endurance, and his opponents got nearly every assurance and rule change they were seeking.
Republicans looked like they were heading for a no-win debacle on the House floor in their fight over speaker.
Instead, Kevin McCarthy got over the top, achieving a long-held ambition after a daunting feat of political endurance, and his opponents got nearly every assurance and rule change they were seeking.
Jan 14, 2023: The Journal: George W. Bush should help to shape the Republican agenda
Last week’s U.S. House speaker selection process demonstrated how much the Republican Party has changed, and how much they face divisions. Kevin McCarthy was clearly the logical choice for the job. He rose through the ranks of Republicans and represents a conservative enclave in California, which might be the bluest of the blue states.
Last week’s U.S. House speaker selection process demonstrated how much the Republican Party has changed, and how much they face divisions. Kevin McCarthy was clearly the logical choice for the job. He rose through the ranks of Republicans and represents a conservative enclave in California, which might be the bluest of the blue states.
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Jan 13, 2023: Black Enterprise: TEDCO AND MARYLAND SENATORS ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR INNOVATIVE STATE PROGRAM
TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced that its Open Institute for Black Women Entrepreneur Excellence program was selected by the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee for Fiscal Year 2023 Congressionally Directed Spending funding at a level of $418,000 – a direct federal funding request sponsored by U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)
TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced that its Open Institute for Black Women Entrepreneur Excellence program was selected by the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee for Fiscal Year 2023 Congressionally Directed Spending funding at a level of $418,000 – a direct federal funding request sponsored by U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)
Jan 13, 2023: Clinton Herald: HOW THEY VOTED: Congressional Votes for Jan. 6-12
Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
Along with roll call votes this week, the House also, early on Jan. 7, chose its Speaker for the 118th Congress. The vote was 216 for Rep. Kevin McCarthy, 212 for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, and 6 voting present.
Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
Along with roll call votes this week, the House also, early on Jan. 7, chose its Speaker for the 118th Congress. The vote was 216 for Rep. Kevin McCarthy, 212 for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, and 6 voting present.
January 13, 2023: Bloomberg Government: Kaine, Cardin May Be Next to Reveal Plans: Ballots & Boundaries
So far, one Senate Republican (Mike Braun, running for Indiana governor) and one Democrat (Michigan’s retiring Debbie Stabenow) have announced plans to leave the Senate rather than run in 2024.
So who’s next?
So far, one Senate Republican (Mike Braun, running for Indiana governor) and one Democrat (Michigan’s retiring Debbie Stabenow) have announced plans to leave the Senate rather than run in 2024.
So who’s next?
Jan 13, 2023; KHSB: Kansas City, Missouri, City Council to consider antisemitism resolution
The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council is tentatively scheduled to introduce a resolution next week to “recognize the growing problem of antisemitism in America.”
The resolution is sponsored by Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilwoman Andrea Bough.
The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council is tentatively scheduled to introduce a resolution next week to “recognize the growing problem of antisemitism in America.”
The resolution is sponsored by Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilwoman Andrea Bough.
Jan 13, 2023: Fox News: Biden's handling of classified documents is 'reckless, dangerous and irresponsible': Rep. Mike Gallagher
Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., discusses recent news that Chinese sources poured more than $30 million into the Penn Biden Center where the classified documents were discovered. He also discusses the goal of the new House China committee.
Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., discusses recent news that Chinese sources poured more than $30 million into the Penn Biden Center where the classified documents were discovered. He also discusses the goal of the new House China committee.
| January 11, 2023 |
Jan 11, 2023: Bloomberg Government: ‘Deeply Troubling’ Meltdown at FAA Set for Lawmaker Probes Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), incoming ranking member of the Senate Commerce panel, called the flight grounding “just the latest example of dysfunction within the Department of Transportation.”
Jan 11, 2023; Dallas Morning News: ‘A global scourge’: Texas Sen. John Cornyn tackles human, sex trafficking in Dallas
The Dallas woman shared her story Wednesday — National Human Trafficking Awareness Day — at a roundtable with Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn, Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot and other elected leaders.
“I knew there was another purpose for my life,” Bailey said. “The streets felt natural to me, but I knew there was something different out there.”
The Dallas woman shared her story Wednesday — National Human Trafficking Awareness Day — at a roundtable with Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn, Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot and other elected leaders.
“I knew there was another purpose for my life,” Bailey said. “The streets felt natural to me, but I knew there was something different out there.”
Jan 11, 2023: Reuters: Embattled George Santos defies New York Republicans' call to step down
Embattled U.S. Representative George Santos said he had no plans to heed fellow New York Republicans' calls to step down, a plea they made on Wednesday due to what they called "lie after lie after lie" about his career and history.
Embattled U.S. Representative George Santos said he had no plans to heed fellow New York Republicans' calls to step down, a plea they made on Wednesday due to what they called "lie after lie after lie" about his career and history.
Jan 11, 2023: Insider: Donald Trump's longtime money man, Allen Weisselberg, quickly gets coveted cot in 'safest place' at Rikers
- Former Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg breezed through intake at NYC's infamous Rikers jail.
- He is now in what one expert called the "safest and nicest" unit in Rikers.
- Weisselberg can use a hot pot to heat commissary soup and will likely get a kitchen job.
January 1, 2023:
Today leaders of the Nassau County Republican Party called on Representative George Santos of New York to immediately step down. "He's disgraced the House of Representatives, and we do not consider him one of our congresspeople," Joseph Cairo, the chairman of the Nassau County GOP, said of Santos at a press conference.
Though I certainly agree that Santos has done all that....I would still lay blame ALSO on the leaders of the Nassau County Republican Party for endorsing a candidate they never apparently vetted.
Then there's New York Congressman Elise Stefanik who came out and campaigned with him. Kevin McCarthy endorsed him. Santos had endorsements from numerous law enforcement agencies across Nassau County and New York City, including the NYC DA Investigators PBA, NYC Retired Transit Police Association, NYPD Captains Endowment Association, NYPD Detectives Endowment Association, NYPD Lieutenant Endowment Association, NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association, the Nassau County PBA, Nassau County Detectives’ Association, Nassau County Superior Officers Association, and the Nassau County Correctional Officers Association. He also has the support of the Suffolk County PBA.
Also former Republican Governor George E. Pataki endorsed Santos.
Financial help for Santos came in the form of $3,377 from the National Right to Life Victory Fund, according to OpenSecrets, and a $54,000 transfer from Take Back the House 2022 PAC, a group aligned with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
The Republicans, apparently lead mainly by "leader" Kevin McCarthy, were so desperate to get a Republican in office...they didnt even bother to find out anything about who George Santos is. The same..and unuseful idiots, of course...endorsed Trump for President and really didnt know much about him.
Why endorse someone you dont know and give them money? GOP vetting process seems to be nothing more than ensuring they have a pulse.
I wonder how long before the GOP figures out they need to quit making themselves look stupid?
Today leaders of the Nassau County Republican Party called on Representative George Santos of New York to immediately step down. "He's disgraced the House of Representatives, and we do not consider him one of our congresspeople," Joseph Cairo, the chairman of the Nassau County GOP, said of Santos at a press conference.
Though I certainly agree that Santos has done all that....I would still lay blame ALSO on the leaders of the Nassau County Republican Party for endorsing a candidate they never apparently vetted.
Then there's New York Congressman Elise Stefanik who came out and campaigned with him. Kevin McCarthy endorsed him. Santos had endorsements from numerous law enforcement agencies across Nassau County and New York City, including the NYC DA Investigators PBA, NYC Retired Transit Police Association, NYPD Captains Endowment Association, NYPD Detectives Endowment Association, NYPD Lieutenant Endowment Association, NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association, the Nassau County PBA, Nassau County Detectives’ Association, Nassau County Superior Officers Association, and the Nassau County Correctional Officers Association. He also has the support of the Suffolk County PBA.
Also former Republican Governor George E. Pataki endorsed Santos.
Financial help for Santos came in the form of $3,377 from the National Right to Life Victory Fund, according to OpenSecrets, and a $54,000 transfer from Take Back the House 2022 PAC, a group aligned with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
The Republicans, apparently lead mainly by "leader" Kevin McCarthy, were so desperate to get a Republican in office...they didnt even bother to find out anything about who George Santos is. The same..and unuseful idiots, of course...endorsed Trump for President and really didnt know much about him.
Why endorse someone you dont know and give them money? GOP vetting process seems to be nothing more than ensuring they have a pulse.
I wonder how long before the GOP figures out they need to quit making themselves look stupid?
Jan 11, 2023: Insider: How the gas vs. electric stove debate became the latest culture war, with AOC and Ted Cruz chiming in: 'Gas stoves for me but not for thee'
- Lawmakers appeared to be very passionate about their gas stoves after talks of a ban were floated this week.
- "COME AND TAKE IT!!" Rep. Ronny Jackson wrote, saying he'd "NEVER give up" his gas stove.
- Critics of gas stoves point to research that shows they could pose a health hazard.
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Jan 10, 2023: The Cap Times: Opinion | Scott Walker still profits by demonizing educators
For years, Madison author Lawrence Tabak studied Scott Walker, but almost certainly not in a way the former Republican governor welcomed.
In 2021, Tabak published his meticulously researched book about Foxconn, Walker’s signature economic development catastrophe. The book’s title summarized Tabak’s takeaway: “Foxconned: Imaginary jobs, bulldozed homes and the sacking of local government.”
Foxconn was heralded in 2017 by Walker and then-President Donald Trump as a transformative economic development partnership to benefit southeastern Wisconsin, but the grandiose investment and employment promises by Foxconn, a Taiwan-based electronics firm, never materialized. Just last week, a critic running for office in the village of Mount Pleasant, home to Foxconn, called it “the largest failed publicly funded economic development project in U.S. history.”
For years, Madison author Lawrence Tabak studied Scott Walker, but almost certainly not in a way the former Republican governor welcomed.
In 2021, Tabak published his meticulously researched book about Foxconn, Walker’s signature economic development catastrophe. The book’s title summarized Tabak’s takeaway: “Foxconned: Imaginary jobs, bulldozed homes and the sacking of local government.”
Foxconn was heralded in 2017 by Walker and then-President Donald Trump as a transformative economic development partnership to benefit southeastern Wisconsin, but the grandiose investment and employment promises by Foxconn, a Taiwan-based electronics firm, never materialized. Just last week, a critic running for office in the village of Mount Pleasant, home to Foxconn, called it “the largest failed publicly funded economic development project in U.S. history.”
Jan 10, 2023: Nashville Scene: Rep. Mark Green to Chair Homeland Security Committee
U.S. House Republicans have picked Rep. Mark Green (R-Clarksville) to serve as chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security for the 118th Congress.
Green, whose redrawn district now includes parts of Nashville, was selected for the position by the House Republican Steering Committee on Monday and says in a news release that “ending the border crisis [President Joe] Biden created is our top priority,” adding that “no community in the U.S. will be unaffected” by illegal immigration.
U.S. House Republicans have picked Rep. Mark Green (R-Clarksville) to serve as chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security for the 118th Congress.
Green, whose redrawn district now includes parts of Nashville, was selected for the position by the House Republican Steering Committee on Monday and says in a news release that “ending the border crisis [President Joe] Biden created is our top priority,” adding that “no community in the U.S. will be unaffected” by illegal immigration.
Jan 10, 2023: PrescottENews: Senator Cardin Betrays the Constitution – Gregory Hood
America could lose one of its first freedoms. Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland recently said this about the First Amendment:
It is an incredibly valuable part of our fabric and can be used for good, and we know that it can be used for bad. I admire your desire for the private sector to do what’s right. We do hope that’s the case, but I do think there’s a role for government consistent with our First Amendment. For us establishing parameters, if you espouse hate, if you espouse violence, you’re not protected under the First Amendment.
America could lose one of its first freedoms. Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland recently said this about the First Amendment:
It is an incredibly valuable part of our fabric and can be used for good, and we know that it can be used for bad. I admire your desire for the private sector to do what’s right. We do hope that’s the case, but I do think there’s a role for government consistent with our First Amendment. For us establishing parameters, if you espouse hate, if you espouse violence, you’re not protected under the First Amendment.
Jan 10, 2023: Dallas Morning News: Colin Allred calls now-deleted tweet from Ted Cruz ‘a new low’ after Damar Hamlin collapse
After Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field during a game in Cincinnati, speculation swirled that the COVID-19 vaccine contributed to his collapse, which led to Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz weighing in on the issue in a now-deleted tweet.
On Monday, Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, tweeted a screenshot of a tweet from conservative actor Kevin Sorbo that read, “Weird how these healthy athletes just started randomly collapsing… must be climate change.” In the screenshot, Ted Cruz had quote-tweeted Sorbo’s tweet with a pensive-looking emoji.
After Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field during a game in Cincinnati, speculation swirled that the COVID-19 vaccine contributed to his collapse, which led to Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz weighing in on the issue in a now-deleted tweet.
On Monday, Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, tweeted a screenshot of a tweet from conservative actor Kevin Sorbo that read, “Weird how these healthy athletes just started randomly collapsing… must be climate change.” In the screenshot, Ted Cruz had quote-tweeted Sorbo’s tweet with a pensive-looking emoji.
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Jan 9, 2023: Bloomberg: There's a key difference between the classified documents found at a former Biden office and the ones Trump kept at Mar-a-Lago, national security expert says
Jan 9, 2023: Axios: Classified docs from Biden's VP days found in private office
President Biden's special counsel confirmed Monday that classified documents from his time as vice president were discovered in a private office space and turned over to the National Archives in November. Jan 9, 2023: Bipartisan Report: Lauren Boebert Turns Against ‘Unhinged’ Marjorie Greene
In recent comments to the Associated Press, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) was dismissive of what she characterized as “unhinged” public behavior from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), marking yet another rift on the far-right of the GOP as they stagger into what looks like it’ll be a chaotic two years in the House majority. Jan 9, 2023; ArcaMax: Marjorie Taylor Greene channeling Dr. Dre for social media clout? Not on his watch
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene might be a fan of Dr. Dre‘s music, but the Grammy-winning rapper has no love for the Georgia Republican using his hits for attention on social media. Jan 9, 2023: ABC News: After McCarthy's deal to become speaker, House GOP takes up new rules
To secure the House speakership, California Republican Kevin McCarthy cut a sweeping deal with some of the most conservative members of his conference that included concessions he had not only vowed would be a red line but that will now significantly impact the power of the job he fought for years to secure. |
Bolsonaro Supporters Lay Siege to Brazil’s Capital
Backers of former President Jair Bolsonaro ransacked government offices, denouncing what they falsely claim was a rigged election. Hundreds were arrested.
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Jan 5, 2023: News Nation: GOP’s McCarthy voted down time after time for House speaker
House Republicans flailed through a long second day of fruitless balloting Wednesday, unable to either elect their leader Kevin McCarthy as House speaker or come up with a new strategy to end the political chaos that has tarnished the start of their new majority.
Yet McCarthy wasn’t giving up, even after the fourth, fifth and sixth ballots produced no better outcome and he was left trying to call off a night-time session. Even that was controversial, as the House voted 216-214 — amid shouting and crowding — to adjourn for the night.
House Republicans flailed through a long second day of fruitless balloting Wednesday, unable to either elect their leader Kevin McCarthy as House speaker or come up with a new strategy to end the political chaos that has tarnished the start of their new majority.
Yet McCarthy wasn’t giving up, even after the fourth, fifth and sixth ballots produced no better outcome and he was left trying to call off a night-time session. Even that was controversial, as the House voted 216-214 — amid shouting and crowding — to adjourn for the night.
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Jan 1, 2023: New York Times: As His Life of Fantasy Comes Into Focus, George Santos Goes to Washington
In two years, George Santos went from being a little-known also-ran to a beacon of the Republican Party’s unexpected resurgence in a deep-blue state.
In two years, George Santos went from being a little-known also-ran to a beacon of the Republican Party’s unexpected resurgence in a deep-blue state.
Jan 1, 2023: CNN: McCarthy commits to key concession in call with frustrated lawmakers but it’s no guarantee he’ll win speakership
House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy outlined some of the concessions that he has agreed to in his campaign for speaker on a Sunday evening conference call – including making it easier to topple the speaker, according to multiple GOP sources on the call. But McCarthy could not say whether he would have the votes for the speakership, even after giving in to some of the right’s most hardline demands.
House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy outlined some of the concessions that he has agreed to in his campaign for speaker on a Sunday evening conference call – including making it easier to topple the speaker, according to multiple GOP sources on the call. But McCarthy could not say whether he would have the votes for the speakership, even after giving in to some of the right’s most hardline demands.
