Former 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) said on Thursday night that she had removed herself from the list of potential running-mates of Democratic candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden.
Confederate Monument Removed From Town Square In Atlanta Suburb
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — With hundreds of people watching as midnight approached, a crane moved in and took down a Confederate monument that stood in the town square of an Atlanta suburb since 1908.
The stone obelisk was lifted from its base with straps amid jeers and chants of “Just drop it!” from onlookers in Decatur, Georgia, who were kept a safe distance by sheriff’s deputies.
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SEC Puts Pressure On Mississippi To Change Confederate-Themed Flag
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is considering barring league championship events in Mississippi unless the state changes its Confederate-based flag.
“It is past time for change to be made to the flag of the State of Mississippi,” Commissioner Greg Sankey said in a statement Thursday. “Our students deserve an opportunity to learn and compete in environments that are inclusive and welcoming to all. In the event there is no change, there will be consideration of precluding Southeastern Conference championship events from being conducted in the State of Mississippi until the flag is changed.”
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Pompeo Accuses Bolton Of Being A ‘Traitor Who Damaged America’ With His Book
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attacked former national security adviser John Bolton on Thursday night in response to the ex-Trump official’s tell-all book, which recalled multiple instances of Pompeo disparaging President Donald Trump behind his back.
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Trump Posts Faked Videos Claiming To Absolve Himself Of Racism Right Before Juneteenth
President Donald Trump posted a couple of altered videos on Thursday night defending himself from accusations of racism several hours ahead of Juneteenth.
Trump Campaign Ropes In Giuliani To Demand More Debates Against Biden
The Trump campaign is reportedly putting Rudy Giuliani in charge of a campaign to call for more debates against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden this fall. Continue reading “Trump Campaign Ropes In Giuliani To Demand More Debates Against Biden”
DACA Ruling Joins Long List Of Trump Admin’s Legal Face Plants
On a website maintained by a New York University-based legal institute, dozens upon dozens of red “X”s tell a story of failure.
Why DOJ’s Hail Mary Bid To Block John Bolton’s Book Is Such A Reach
When the Justice Department shows up to court on Friday to argue in favor of blocking John Bolton’s book, it will have in front of it a very daunting — if not impossible — task.
The Cost To Save Our Democracy Is $4 Billion. McConnell Is Refusing To Pay It.
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WH Trade Adviser Slams Bolton Book As ‘Deep Swamp Revenge Porn’
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro tore into ex-Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton’s scathing new tell-all book on Thursday, calling it “revenge porn.”
“It’s the deep swamp political equivalent of revenge porn.” Navarro said in a Fox News interview on Thursday. “The guy got fired because he didn’t obey the chain of command, because he was out of touch with what President Donald J. Trump stands for as far as foreign policy.”
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