After their efforts to overturn the 2020 election in support of former President Trump failed, Reps. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) are now pivoting to a new battle in the culture wars, getting in on the fight over the legal guardianship of pop icon Britney Spears. Continue reading “Trump Loyalists Take On Britney Spears Conservatorship Battle As Part Of GOP Culture Wars”
With Broad Bipartisan Support, Senate Confirms Merrick Garland As Attorney General
The Senate confirmed Judge Merrick Garland as attorney general Wednesday, approving a key Biden appointment and bringing Garland full circle from five years ago, when the GOP Senate refused to take up his nomination to the Supreme Court under President Obama.
Raskin Demands FBI Briefing On Efforts To Address White Supremacy Among Law Enforcement
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) issued a letter on Tuesday to FBI Director Christopher Wray demanding an urgent briefing on how the agency is addressing extremist efforts to infiltrate law enforcement and the military.
Jan 6 Gives Us Yet Another Reminder That We Need To Know How Corporations Spend Money In Politics
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Even a small donation to the sedition caucus can cause blowback for corporate donors. But shareholders may not know which companies are supporters of which politician since there are so many ways for corporations to spend their money in secret through dark money.
Democrats Pass $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Plan In Biden’s First Major Legislative Success
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package Wednesday, with Democrats in both chambers using their slim majorities to deliver President Joe Biden’s first big legislative victory and fulfill one of his campaign promises.
Collins Swipes At Schumer’s ‘Bizarre’ Remark That Chasing Her Vote In 2009 Was A ‘Mistake’
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) hit back at Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Wednesday after he cited her as a cautionary tale of 2009, when Democrats watered down major relief legislation during the economic crisis to try to win over Republicans.
Where Things Stand: Committee-less And Bored, Greene Annoys Her Own Colleagues
Forty of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-GA) Republican colleagues voted against her motion to adjourn the House this morning, a wave of intra-party pushback on a pellucid delay tactic designed to do little but stall the passage of the crucial COVID-19 relief bill.
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Broke Billionaire Wages War With GOP To Urge Supporters To Send Him Money Instead
Former President Trump has made efforts to distinguish himself from the GOP establishment by waging a war with the party’s traditional fundraising arm — likely as a way to consolidate his massive influence on the party. Continue reading “Broke Billionaire Wages War With GOP To Urge Supporters To Send Him Money Instead”
Another Roger Stone Bodyguard Has Been Charged With Breaching The Capitol
Yet another man who acted as a bodyguard for Roger Stone has been charged with entering the Capitol on Jan. 6, expanding the circle of militia group members who were spotted guarding Stone and then allegedly participated in the attack on Congress.
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Scott Wildly (And Falsely) Claims COVID Relief Bill Will Hurt Poor Families Amid Scattered GOP Response
Congressional Republicans are staunchly opposed to the COVID-19 relief package that is poised to pass the House early this afternoon. But they’re less unified as to why.