Republicans Defend Trump against Special Counsel’s January 6 Investigation
On the heels of the former President announcing he’s been informed he’s a target in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s 2020 election investigation, Republican leaders have jumped to Trump’s defense. On Tuesday morning, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform,”Deranged Jack Smith, the prosecutor with Joe Biden’s DOJ, sent a letter (again, it was Sunday night!) […]
No Labels Founder Vows to End 3rd Party Campaign if it Helps Trump
No Labels founder and CEO Nancy Jacobson said Tuesday that her organization would end a third party run for President in 2024 if it showed it helped former President Trump win reelection. In an interview with NBC News, Jacobson answered a question about concerns her party would take votes away from President Biden, “As a Democrat? Categorically, […]
Jim Jordan Threatens FBI Director Wray with Contempt of Congress
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) on Monday threatened to hold FBI Director Chris Wray in contempt of Congress over what Jordan called “wholly inadequate” compliance with two subpoenas. “We write to notify you that if the FBI does not improve its compliance substantially, the Committee will take action—such as the initiation of content […]
Trump Says He’s the Target of the Special Counsel 2020 Election Probe
Former President Trump stated Tuesday that he’s been informed by Jack Smith that he is a target of the special counsel’s 2020 election criminal investigation. In a statement posted to his Truth Social site, Trump wrote, “Deranged Jack Smith, the prosecutor with Joe Biden’s DOJ, sent a letter (again, it was Sunday night!) stating that […]
Iowa Judge Pauses State’s 6-Week Abortion Ban
Polk County District Court Judge Joseph Seidlin on Monday ordered a 72-hour injunction against Iowa implementing its six-week abortion ban. With the block in place, abortion in the state is once again legal up to 20 weeks while the challenge brought by Planned Parenthood of the Heartland moves through the Iowa’s court system. “The court […]
Georgia Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Block State Election Investigation
The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday unanimously rejected a bid by former President Trump to disqualify the Fulton County District Attorney’s investigation into alleged criminal meddling in the state’s 2020 Presidential election. Trump attorneys had filed a motion late Thursday seeking to suppress to a special purpose grand jury’s final report that recommends people be […]
U.S. Soldier Believed to be in North Korean Custody After Straying Across Border
A U.S. national is believed to be in North Korean custody after straying across the Korean border during a tour, the United Nations Command said Tuesday. The American was taking part in a tour to the Joint Security Area (JSA) in the guarded demilitarized zone (DMZ) that separates North and South Korea. “A U.S. National […]
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Ports a Day After Ending Grain Deal
Russia struck Ukrainian ports with drones and missiles one day after withdrawing from the U.N.-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative that allowed food supplies to flow from Ukraine to other countries. Russia referred to a barrage of attacks upon Ukrainian ports as “mass revenge strikes” in retaliation for an attack on the Kerch Bridge, the only […]
Watchdog Calls for House Committee to Disinvite Kennedy over “Racist” Comments
Watchdog group the Congressional Integrity Project is calling on a House committee to disinvite Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over remarks he made about Covid that have been called “racist,” “sinophobic” and “antisemitic.” The watchdog’s executive director, Kyle Herring, sent a letter to Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), chair of the House Select Subcommittee on […]
House Democrats Move to Censure George Santos
House Democrats were set to file a resolution to censure legally embattled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) on Monday. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) told the New York Times that Santos had “disgraced the institution, and the institution should speak with one voice against his misconduct.” “If you are a member of Congress who has informally condemned […]
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