Five senators want President Biden to stop travel between the U.S. and China until Americans learn more about the surge in respiratory illness that is flooding hospitals in Beijing and northern China.
Jussie Smollett Likely Heading Back To Prison As Conviction Is Upheld By Illinois Appeals Court
The disgraced former “Empire” star Jussie Smollett is likely heading back to prison after his conviction for staging a hate […]
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DHS to shut down Arizona border crossing over migrant surge
The flood of illegal immigrants in southern Arizona has grown so bad that Homeland Security said it will have to shut down a border crossing and reassign the officers to help Border Patrol agents deal with the wave of migrants jumping the boundary.
Trump Targets Judge’s Wife In Attack Over X Account That Court Says Didn’t Belong to Her — Demands Mistrial
Donald Trump continued to lash out at the wife of Judge Arthur Engoron on Friday, doubling down on a conspiracy theory promoted by Laura Loomer.
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Appeals Court Says Jan. 6 Suits Against Trump Can Proceed for Now
The court left open the possibility that the former president could still prevail in his effort to claim immunity from civil cases seeking to hold him accountable for the violence.
Biden Administration Proposes Removal Of All Lead Water Pipes In 10 Years
A proposed mandate from the Environmental Protection Agency seeks to drastically reduce lead in the nation’s drinking water over the next 10 years by replacing all old pipes across the country, a measure that could cost $30 billion but would prevent ex…
Comer, Jordan demand Hunter Biden appear for deposition, say he will not receive ‘special treatment’
FIRST ON FOX: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan demanded Hunter Biden appear for his deposition in December
The emotional toll of Mayorkas’s border crisis on Border Patrol agents
Securing our border is crucial to our national security and putting an end to this crisis that has affected so many people.
GOP fights Hunter Biden push for public hearing
House impeachment inquiry leaders seeking testimony from Hunter Biden sought to turn his offer for public testimony on its head Friday, writing that he had affirmed his availability for the deposition they demanded in an earlier subpoena. The letter to Biden’s attorneys from House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) and House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan…
Biden Takes on ‘Resort Fees’
Daily Beast: “Ahead of the 2024 election, President Joe Biden is making an example out of businesses charging Americans pesky fees they hate, but have little choice in coughing up.” […]
House GOP Leadership Flip-Flopped on George Santos
Punchbowl News: “The House Republican leadership, which seems to be getting its sea legs still, handled this episode quite strangely.” “After the House Ethics Committee released its scathing report about […]
Laxalt steps down as chair of DeSantis super PAC
Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt (R) has stepped down as chairman of the pro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down, according to a spokesperson from the group. The New York Times was the first outlet to report on the development. “After nearly 26 straight months of being in a full-scale campaign, I need to return my time and attention to…
Municipal Government Isn’t the Venue for Your Impotent, Ignorant Rage
The Oakland city council’s cavalcade of raving crackpots was only the most extreme example of people spouting off about foreign affairs to local bodies.
Inside Donald Trump’s Campaign for Young Voters
Semafor: “The hope is to marry Trump’s base of young conservative voters with a mix of disaffected Biden voters and more politically marginal voters that can be reached outside conventional […]
Another Bonus Quote of the Day
“It’s over. They just set a dangerous new precedent for themselves… I no longer have to answer a single question. That is the one thing that I’m going to take […]
Fetterman calls for Menendez ouster, says actions ‘more sinister’ than Santos
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) renewed his call Friday for the Senate to vote to expel Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), calling the criminal allegations against the New Jersey lawmaker “more sinister” than the charges facing Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who was just expelled from the House. Fetterman called on Senate colleagues to oust Menendez after…
House Panel Moves to Stop Noncitizen Voting, Foreign Funding of US Referendums
House Republicans have advanced measures to prevent noncitizen voting and curb foreign influence in American elections, with some even gaining bipartisan backing. The House Administration… Read More
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Northern lights: Chance to see aurora returns Friday as solar storm continues
Dazzling auroras may light up the skies of northern states again Friday night, and we’ve got ongoing geomagnetic storm activity to thank.
Donald Trump Can Be Sued For Jan. 6 Attack, Appeals Court Says
The court rejected Trump’s appeal to dismiss lawsuits brought by congressmen and police officers seeking civil damages over the Capitol insurrection.
Joe Manchin goes scorched-earth on Biden admin over EV actions boosting China
Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is blasting the Biden administration and accusing it of breaking the law after the Treasury Department released electric vehicle guidance.
The FAA is all mixed up about about pilot mental health
The FAA and its policies may stand in the way of pilots getting help when they need it — ultimately putting the flying public in danger.
Takeaways From the Vote to Expel George Santos
While the vote to expel Mr. Santos was a bipartisan rebuke, Republican leaders and far-right members voted to save him.
Judge rejects Kari Lake’s request to examine ballot envelopes
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge rejected Kari Lake’s lawsuit request to view signed ballots of 1.3 million early voters in Arizona. Judge John Hannah’s ruling, filed Thursday, denied Lake from gaining access to the envelopes in connection to the 2022 gubernatorial race that she lost to now Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. Hannah argued the…
CNN Reveals Speaker Johnson Wrote the Forward For A Book That Spreads ‘PizzaGate’ Conspiracy Theory And Uses Homophobic Slurs
House Speaker Mike Johnson wrote the introduction and praised a book that promoted conspiracy theories and used homophobic slurs, according a report by CNN.
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Unauthorized vehicle sparks lockdown at Strategic Command headquarters
An unauthorized vehicle attempted to enter the headquarters of U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) on Thursday night, prompting gunshots and a lockdown before the driver backed away and left the base. Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, which is home to STRATCOM, said the unknown vehicle tried to enter the main gate of the facility at…
Regime Change? Scarborough Suggests Halting US Funding For Israel Until Bibi Booted
On Friday’s Morning Joe, MSNBC host Joe Scarborough unsubtly suggested that the U.S. should cut off funding for Israel until Benjamin Netanyahu was deposed as prime minister:
“Israel needs U.S. funding . . . I’m not so sure that Congress and the Pres…
Re: Empty Suit
Told you.
Reagan historian looks back at historic O’Connor appointment: ‘most qualified’
Sandra Day O’Connor was “the most qualified woman” President Reagan “could possibly find” to serve as the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981.
Wyden blocks NSA director nominee, demands answers about spies buying Americans’ data
Sen. Ron Wyden is preventing the appointment of a new National Security Agency director because the spy unit won’t answer whether it’s buying Americans’ data.
NHL Player Apologizes for ‘Inappropriate’ Behavior That Got Him Cut From Team Amid Rumors He Had an Affair With a Teammate’s Mom
In his first comments since being waived by the Blackhawks, winger Corey Perry denied rumors that he was released due to an affair with a teammate’s mother.
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Actress Julianna Margulies Speaks Out About Black Antisemitism and Feels the Backlash
Why the United States needs a modern WIC program
For decades, WIC has provided critical support to millions of families; the MODERN WIC Act would ensure it can build on its strong record of success well into the future. Families in Pennsylvania, Oregon, and across the country are counting on us; let’s ensure their faith is well-placed.
Reviewing Some Key House Races
Just for members: The latest edition of . This issue includes a deep dive into a handful of key House races, for different reasons. Colorado’s 8th district was one of […]
Sandra Day O’Connor’s Legacy Was Undermined by Court’s Rightward Shift
Since her retirement in 2006, the court has dismantled her key rulings on abortion, affirmative action and campaign finance.
‘Today Is The Day We Sh*tcan Santos’: Dana Bash Reports on Republican Celebrating Santos’s Expulsion
Dana Bash demonstrated just how much House Republicans may have been looking forward to kicking George Santos out of Congress, even if they kept it quiet.
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House GOP mulls Biden impeachment inquiry vote within next two weeks
House Republicans plan to hold a vote to formalize their impeachment inquiry into President Biden, with the matter coming before the Rules Committee within the next two weeks, the panel’s chair told reporters after a closed-door meeting of the GOP conference. The GOP met twice this week to review their probes and the benefits of…
Henry Kissinger: RIP for America’s first TV diplomat
“Hang up the phone and come by my office now so we can chat.” Whenever I heard those words in that familiar German-inflected low register, I knew that it was time for a quick ride down the elevator at The Museum of Television & Radio in New York, then a brisk walk from there on…
DeSantis Campaign Mocks Gavin Newsom After Wife Reportedly Stops Debate: ‘Had to Throw in the Towel for Him’
Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign roasted California Governor Gavin Newsom over his wife’s intervention in Thursday night’s debate.
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Axios Unearths Questionnaire Designed to Help Trump Hire Only Die-Hard Loyalists For Second Term
Axios found and published the questionnaire from a conservative organization that is designed to find applicants who would be loyal to Donald Trump if he was reelected president.
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Dick Van Dyke To Be Honored By CBS As He Turns 98
The legendary Hollywood star Dick Van Dyke will be turning 98 on December 13, and CBS is preparing to honor […]
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Santos Expelled By Congress For Doing Terrible Job Covering Up Ethics Violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A notable page was written in the history books today, as New York Representative George Santos was expelled from Congress for doing a lackluster job of covering up his ethics violations.
DeSantis Super PAC Suffers Another Big Staff Loss
“The main super PAC supporting Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign has been rocked by another significant departure, as Adam Laxalt, a friend and former roommate of the Florida governor, has stepped […]
Japan expresses concern over continued US Osprey flights
The Pentagon on Friday sought to alleviate fears of any issue with Osprey aircraft based in Japan after Tokyo expressed concerns over the U.S. military continuing to fly the aircraft in the country without providing more information about Wednesday’s fatal crash. One airman was killed and seven others are missing after an Air Force CV-22 Osprey…
Special Election to Replace Santos Is a Toss Up
The Cook Political Report rates the race to fill the seat of expelled former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) as a Toss Up.
‘Toughest uphill climb’: Race forecaster reveals shift toward GOP in top 2024 Senate race
Cook Political Report adjusted the blue Montana Senate race, a seat currently held by Democrat Sen. Jon Tester, from “Lean Democrat” to a “Toss Up.”
KJP Violated Hatch Act After Being Warned to Stop (But No Disciplinary Action Will Be Taken)
What to know about the fourth GOP debate
The fourth GOP presidential debate Wednesday will feature the smallest stage yet, with only a handful of candidates set to participate. Eyes will be on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley as they vie to be the main alternative to front-runner former President Trump. With about six weeks until voting begins…
Focus on what matters: PEPFAR’s role in making the world healthier and more secure
PEPFAR has always operated within the applicable laws and there is zero evidence it supports abortions.
‘The End of the Republic’
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) told CBS News that Donald Trump’s election in 2024 would be “the end of the Republic.” She also expressed alarm at how comfortable the Republican […]
Bill Gates tells COP28: World likely to overshoot critical warming threshold
Billionaire philanthropist and former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates said Friday the world is likely to overshoot a critical warming threshold for climate change. “Fortunately, we’ve made enough progress [that] we’re not going to have the extreme cases like a 4 degrees [Celsius] warming, but we’ll sadly probably even miss the 2-degree goal. So, we’ll have…
DeSantis Super PAC Suffers Another Big Loss, This Time Its Chairman
The departure of Adam Laxalt, a longtime friend of the Florida governor, is the latest shake-up inside Never Back Down as it faces questions over the group’s strategy and spending.
Trailblazer Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Has Died
Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the US Supreme Court, has died at the age of 93. O’Connor slipped away from public life in 2018 when she announced that she had been diagnosed with early dementia. This is the same disease that had prompted her to retire from the court in 2006 […]
Fetterman Calls For Fellow Democrat Bob Menendez to be Expelled From the Senate: He’s Even More ‘Sinister’ Than Santos
John Fetterman was asked about the expulsion of George Santos while he was on The View, but he was more interested in seeing someone else expelled: fellow Senate Democrat Bob Menendez.
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DeSantis finally got to debate someone on covid. It didn’t go well.
The Florida governor will not abide anyone saying he followed science.
Maggie Haberman Warns Trump Attacks After Judge’s Gag Order Will Hurt Him Legally: ‘Not Good For His Cause’
Maggie Haberman warned ex-President Donald Trump’s attacks minutes after a gag order was reinstated will not be good for him legally.
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‘A Heartbreaking Day on the Hill’: Florida Republican Slams ‘Inappropriate’ Santos Expulsion on Fox News
Florida’s Kat Cammack called the expulsion of George Santos from the House “inappropriate” and said it is a “heartbreaking” day on Capitol Hill.
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NPR Poll Tells Us What We Already Know
George Santos Accused Of Stealing House Member’s Personal Credit Card Info
GOP Rep. Max Miller of Ohio made the allegation not long before Santos was expelled from Congress.
The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Santos ouster causes headache for Speaker Johnson
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Friday — Happy December!! 🎄☃️🎅 What a wildly busy Friday on Capitol Hill today. Here’s what’s on deck today: The House just voted to boot Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from Congress. This is a big, big deal. The Gavin Newsom-Ron DeSantis debate is the talk of the political world. If you didn’t…
Supreme cruelty: SCOTUS refuses to limit the tortures of solitary confinement
The court’s conservative majority turned a blind eye to Michael Johnson’s suffering and ignored his request that it limit the kinds of cruelty that can be inflicted on inmates in solitary confinement.
Whistleblower Docs Show US, UK Military Contractors Were Creating Censorship Regime Back In 2018
The independent journalists who combed through the Twitter Files and Facebook Files – which shined a bright light on the […]
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Senate Democrat says he’ll block vote on new NSA, Cyber Command chief
Sen. Rob Wyden (D-Ore.) said he plans to block the confirmation of Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh as the new leader of the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command until the NSA discloses information about surveillance programs. “The American people have a right to know whether the NSA is conducting warrantless domestic surveillance of…
The ‘Great Red vs. Blue State Debate’ that wasn’t
A debate that was billed as a chance for Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom to compare their governing philosophies really wasn’t about that, thanks in large part to the host.
11 states have ‘high’ or ‘very high’ respiratory illness: Map shows where sickness is spreading
It’s not just you – a lot of people are sick right now.
My Spotify Wrapped: Tell Tchaikovsky the News
How I became one of the 19th-century Russian composer’s biggest ‘fans’ in 2023.
Texas AG Suing Pfizer For Vaccine Misinformation, Trying to Censor Jab Critics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that he is suing Pfizer, claiming that the pharmaceutical company misrepresented the efficacy […]
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House GOP Bill Would Overturn Biden’s Secretive Election Activism Executive Order
A House committee advanced a measure to repeal President Joe Biden’s executive order involving federal agencies in election administration and to require more transparency. The… Read More
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Abby Phillip Breaks Down Why George Santos’s ‘Poor Man’s Donald Trump Impression’ Didn’t Win Over His Fellow Republicans
“Yeah, I mean, I think it’s certainly the limits of it. I mean, it was, it’s a poor man’s Donald Trump impression in some ways,” Phillip said on CNN Friday
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Washington Times ForAmerica: Road to 2024
Tune in for a discussion between The Washington Times’ Tim Constantine and ForAmerica’s David Bozell as they examine the keys to winning in 2024.
Federal court rules Trump can be sued for civil claims over Jan. 6
Former President Trump can be sued over his alleged incitement of violence ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol protest, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.
Republicans urge Biden to suspend China travel amid uptick in respiratory illness
Senate Republicans called on President Biden to restrict travel between the U.S. and China in response to a rise in respiratory infections among children in China. Since mid-October, China has reported an increase in respiratory diseases, which officials attributed to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. Chinese authorities have said these infections are being fueled by…
Felicity Huffman opens up on ‘Varsity Blues’ college admissions scandal
Four years after “Varsity Blues,” Felicity Huffman is opening up about her role in the college admissions bribery scandal that sent her to prison. “It seemed like — and I know this seems crazy at the time — that that was my only option to give my daughter a future,” the former “Desperate Housewives” star told…
Last-Minute Allegations Against Santos Led to Expulsion, Says House Republican
David Joyce said a mass email from his colleague Rep. Max Miller may have been the final nail in the coffin for George Santos.
The post Last-Minute Allegations Against Santos Led to Expulsion, Says House Republican first appeared on Mediaite.
Appeals Court Rules That Jan. 6 Suits Against Trump Can Proceed for Now
The court left open the possibility that the former president could still prevail in his effort to claim immunity from civil cases seeking to hold him accountable for the violence.
Pfizer halts testing of twice-daily obesity drug, citing side effects
Pfizer said Friday it is halting the testing of a twice-daily obesity drug, citing side effects. The company said in a press release it will now focus its future efforts for the drug, danuglipron, on a “once-daily formulation.” It noted high rates of adverse reactions to the twice-daily formulation in its Phase 2b clinical trial…
Federal Judge Rules Against Biden Administration for Destroying Texas State Property
How each House member voted on expelling George Santos from Congress
The House voted in favor of expelling George Santos
The ‘no limits’ Russo-Chinese alliance is taking flight
Clearly, this alliance threatens global security and deterrence and requires policies suited to the assaults Russia and China regularly conduct.
Tuberville receives backup from House conservatives as military holds near end
Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) blanket hold on military promotions could be coming to an end in the near future, but conservatives are continuing to voice support for the blockade that has been in place since February. Twenty House members, including several members of the hardline House Freedom Caucus, wrote to Tuberville on Thursday lauding his…
Why ‘RIP George Santos’ Is Now Trending On Social Media
The controversial former member of Congress has apparently gone from “Rep.” to “RIP.”
Trump reacts to DeSantis, Newsom at Red State vs Blue State debate: ‘Both worked hard’
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Trump reacted to the debate between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, telling Fox News Digital he thinks “they both worked hard and they both did well.”
GOP lawmaker says Santos charged his personal credit card without authorization
Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) says that newly expelled Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) personally defrauded him and his mother by charging their credit cards without authorization. “Late yesterday on the floor I alluded to a personal impact of Rep. Santos’s conduct,” Miller wrote in a last-minute email to colleagues before Santos’s expulsion vote Friday morning. “Earlier…
What George Santos Did in Congress
An NBC News analysis of newly-expelled Rep. George Santos’ (R-NY) legislative record “shows that he introduced 40 bills or resolutions during his short career; that’s roughly average for a member […]
Good Morning, News: Israel and Hamas Truce Ends, Portlanders Can Comment on These Statues, and Coronal Mass Ejection Slams Earth with Super-Hot Plasma Eruption
Israel resumed bombing Gaza this morning.
The first woman supreme court justice has died at age 93.
“Help Determine the Fate of the Five” sounds like a Fast and the Furious movie title, but it’s about Portland statues.
It’s Good Morni…
What is ‘White Lung Syndrome,’ the Ohio child pneumonia outbreak?
Ohio is the first state in the U.S. to report an outbreak of the illness, with an ‘extremely high’ number of children being hospitalized.
The Undoing of George Santos
Lying is one thing in politics. But lying and stealing for the sake of Ferragamo and Hermès?
WATCH: George Santos Runs From Reporters After Historic Expulsion From Congress
After being expelled by the House of Representatives on Friday morning, George Santos was rushed to his car to avoid an onslaught of reporters and cameras.
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Why Cornel West Is Broke
Newly uncovered divorce filings reveal allegations of a “secret life” and help explain why the presidential candidate, who has earned millions of dollars over the years, has hardly anything left, […]
Biden Team Torpedoes GOP Probers Claiming Obstruction In Blistering Memo: ‘Easily Refuted By The Facts’
Biden’s investigations czar has dropped a blistering memo after Republicans accused the White House of “obstructing” or “stonewalling” the House probe.
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Disgraced Former CNN Host Chris Cuomo Claims He May Vote For Trump As He Slams Biden – No ‘Greater Risk To America’
The former CNN host Chris Cuomo has shockingly claimed that he may vote for Donald Trump in 2024. Cuomo Sounds […]
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How to Fix Our Broken Culture
Recently published projections for the U.S. population from the U.S. Census Bureau present a picture that should concern every American.
It’s a snapshot of a dying society. It’s surprising and shocking that it’s not getting more attention.
The Census…
The Dual Threat of Donald Trump
David Graham: “A candidate who is running to potentially stay out of prison is a dangerous candidate. He is not just running for his own ideology or pride; he’s running […]
Gavin Newsom’s Wife Had to Get Him off the Debate Stage
If you want a sense of how well last night’s debate went for Gavin Newsom, consider how it ended.
Trap Kitchen PDX Will Hand Out Free Christmas Trees to Those In Need
NBA star CJ McCollum may no longer be in the state (or wearing a Blazers jersey) to help co-host Trap Kitchen PDX’s Christmas tree giveaway, but the tradition will continue anyway.
There’s a Bomb Under the Table
Pamela Paul: “Trump’s first term will look benign compared with what we can expect from a second. ‘The gloves are off,’ Trump has declared.” “Still, the Democrats act as if […]
Santos expelled from House: What comes next
The House voted to expel Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) on Friday, leaving the GOP conference with one fewer lawmaker in an already slim majority. Santos was booted from Congress in a 311-114-2 vote, just weeks after the House Ethics Committee’s damning report said there is “substantial evidence” showing the New York Republican committed serious federal…
New Hampshire Democratic Contender Got Big Donations From Pain Clinic At Heart Of State’s Opioid Crisis
But Cinde Warmington said her work on the New Hampshire Executive Council, where she is the sole Democrat, speaks for itself.
Why governors don’t become presidents anymore
Ten years ago, Donald Trump spurned an effort by a group of consultants to chart a path to the White House by first getting him elected governor of New York. It shouldn’t be surprising that he continues to fend off challengers from that direction.
The Patriots Are So Bad That the Player Used to Promote Upcoming Games Is Now… Coach Bill Belichick?
The 2023 season has been so miserable for the Patriots that Amazon’s producers couldn’t think of a player worth showcasing to promote their next primetime game.
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‘Sleepwalking Into a Dictatorship’: Liz Cheney Warns Trump Winning GOP Primary Could Be End of the Republic
John Dickerson asks Cheney in the preview clip, “You say Donald Trump, if he is reelected, it will be the end of the republic. What do you mean?”
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Santos becomes sixth member ever booted from Congress
Former Rep. George Santos joined a small, infamous club when his peers voted to oust him from the House of Representatives, making him just the sixth member since Congress’ founding to be removed from his seat.
WATCH: New York congressman’s profane altercation with former staff member
The video appears to show the Republican congressman verbally berating his former campaign manager.
DeSantis says debate with Newsom shed light on Democrats’ model for the nation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he debated California Gov. Gavin Newsom to “expose” the political left’s agenda for the country, hoping that his prime-time performance against a prominent Democrat fuels his effort to catch former President Donald Trump …
Liz Cheney warns US ‘sleepwalking into dictatorship’
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) is warning that the United States is “sleepwalking into dictatorship,” saying that if former President Trump is reelected, it could mean the end of the republic. “One of the things we see today is sort of a sleepwalking into dictatorship in the United States,” Cheney told CBS News’s John Dickerson….
White House press secretary and top spokesman violated Hatch Act: Watchdog
A watchdog agency has informed the White House that press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and spokesman Andrew Bates violated the Hatch Act, giving Jean-Pierre her second warning letter this year over the use of the term “MAGA.” The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) told Jean-Pierre and Bates in a letter in October, first obtained by NBC…
Sandra Day O’Connor: The Supreme Court’s Last Politician
Sandra Day O’Connor’s career, distinguished as it was, marks the last stop on a road no longer taken.
Newsom and Biden share weak polling numbers, but not the president’s biggest vulnerability
Recent polling numbers reveal that California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom shares weak levels of support with President Joe Biden across the board.
US ‘ally’ Colombia is cozying up to dictators and terrorists
If Petro continues to defy the U.S. and support Nicolas Maduro and Iran’s terrorist proxies in the region, Colombia should lose its status as a major non-NATO ally.
Republican Congressman Drops Stunning New Allegation Against Santos Minutes Before House Expulsion Vote
Rep. Miller battled Santos on Thursday, and just before Friday’s expulsion vote dropped another bombshell allegation about the serial liar.
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Biden is heading to Hollywood for a major fundraiser featuring Steven Spielberg and Shonda Rhimes
President Joe Biden will head to Los Angeles next week for a big-dollar event that will be his first since strikes by writers and actors effectively ground his fundraising to a halt in the heart of the entertainment industry, which has long served as t…
BREAKING: House Expels George Santos
North Carolina Medicaid expansion makes nearly 600K now eligible for coverage
Hundreds of thousands of people in North Carolina are eligible for Medicaid benefits beginning Friday, almost a decade after ObamaCare let states expand eligibility. Advocates say North Carolina’s expansion will give much-needed aid to adults who previously earned too much to be eligible for Medicaid but not enough to benefit from federal subsidies to help…
When & How Did Universities Become So Crazy Left?
(Steven Hayward) I was fortunate yesterday to take in part of a two-day conference at AEI in Washington DC in honor of Princeton’s Prof. Robert P. George (Robbie to his friends, but still “Professor George” to me and most other mortals), and in particular a retrospective of his early book published thirty years ago, before he had achieved tenure in Princeton’s political science department, entitled Making Men Moral. It set out a
Trump is not immune from civil lawsuits related to Jan. 6, federal appeals court rules
A federal appeals court has ruled Friday that former President Donald Trump is not immune to facing civil lawsuits relating to the events on Jan. 6, 2021.
‘The Evidence Is There’: MRC’s Bozell Scolds Big Tech Censorship of Biden Opponents
MRC President and Founder Brent Bozell raised the alarm about an MRC bombshell exposing “empirical” evidence that Big Tech companies are cheerleading President Joe Biden’s sinking re-election campaign ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
In an int…
BREAKING: George Santos Expelled From House
The House of Representatives has voted to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY).
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George Santos Has Finally Been Expelled
After two indictments, a scathing House Ethics report, and countless scandals, George Santos has finally been expelled from the US House of Representatives. On Friday, in a 311-114 vote, the House removed the disgraced New York Republican, making Santos the sixth member of the House to be expelled in US history. “It’s over,” Santos reportedly told […]
House expels George Santos in historic vote
The House voted Friday to expel Rep. George Santos, ending the New York Republican’s tumultuous tenure in Congress and officially etching his name in the history books as the sixth lawmaker ever to be ousted from the lower chamber. The extraordinary move, unseen in 20 years, took three attempts over six months and required support…
Embattled GOP Rep. George Santos expelled from House
Rep. George Santos has been charged with nearly two dozen federal counts including identity theft and falsification of records.
Rep. George Santos Expelled From Congress
The House voted to eject the New York Republican after its ethics panel alleged he spent campaign money on Botox, designer fashion and other personal items.
CBS Ducks While ABC Uses Trump Author Karl to Mock DeSantis, Praise Newsom
Friday’s CBS Mornings did its best to all but ignore Thursday night’s fiery debate on the Fox News Channel between Governors Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Gavin Newsom (D-CA) by stashing it in the Eye Opener (which we at NewsBusters don’t formally account as…
House Votes to Expel George Santos
The House of Representatives voted to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY), ending a term in office marred by revelations that he’d fabricated his biography, a blistering House ethics investigation and […]
The Surprising Winner and Loser of DeSantis-Newsom Debate
The Desantis-Newsom debate hosted by Sean Hannity Thursday night proved to be fascinating political theater and the winner and loser might not be who you think.
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Political Commentator Who Supported DeSantis Says It’s Time to Go All In On Trump, Lists Trump Cabinet Dream Team – Who’s On Yours?
A conservative political commentator who had initially listed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as his preferred candidate in 2024 is saying […]
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Appeals court rules Trump doesn’t have immunity from civil suits over Jan. 6 riots
Former President Trump is not immune from civil lawsuits blaming him for the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, an appeals court ruled Friday. A three-judge panel affirmed that presidents can carry out their official duties without exposure to civil liabilities, but when they are not acting in that capacity, the protection doesn’t…
Are You Ready for the ‘Trans Day of Revenge?’
JUST IN: Federal Court Rules Trump Does NOT Have Immunity From January 6th Civil Lawsuits
Trump is not immune from civil lawsuits related to his role in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol to prevent the election certification of President Joe Biden, ruled a U.S. appeals court
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DOJ asked to investigate water utility hack
Three members of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation have asked the Department of Justice to investigate how foreign hackers breached a water authority near Pittsburgh which prompted warnings to other water treatment facilities. In a letter released Thursday, Democratic Sens. John Fetterman and Bob Casey and Rep. Chris Deluzio (D), said Americans must know their drinking water…
Biden Embarrassingly Proves He Doesn’t Know What Inflation Is, Gets Hit With Fact-Check
President Joe Biden is demanding businesses and corporations stop “price gouging” as they continue to combat higher inflation, and for […]
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Santos says his ouster would be ‘demise’ of Congress
Rep. George Santos said Congress is doomed if it votes Friday to boot him from his House seat.
‘Madame Vice President To You!’ Gavin Newsom Confronts Trump Rival For Mispronouncing ‘Kamala’ At Fox Debate
Gavin Newsom called out Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) at a Fox News debate for mispronouncing VP Kamala Harris’s name, which he does on a consistent basis.
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Nation In Shock After Gavin Newsom Murdered On Live TV
ALPHARETTA, GA — Americans are still reeling this morning after the shocking murder of California Governor Gavin Newsom was captured live on air and broadcast to millions of viewers.
Elon Isn’t Perfect, But He’s Right
(John Hinderaker) Elon Musk provoked a firestorm by agreeing with a tweet that many construed as anti-Semitic: Musk subsequently described his tweet as “foolish” and “literally the worst and dumbest post that I’ve ever done.” Nevertheless, it, together with a smear by Media Matters that purported to show prominent advisers that their ads were showing up adjacent to neo-Nazi content (they were, but only on Media Matters’ computers, having twisted the X
Trump Can Be Sued Over Capitol Riots
“Donald Trump can be held civilly liable for the actions of the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, an appeals court ruled Friday in a long-awaited […]
Trump can be held civilly liable in Jan. 6 riot, judges rule
Trump can be sued by police and lawmakers injured during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, appeals court rules.
Sandra Day O’Connor, former Supreme Court Justice, dead at 93
Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has died of complications from dementia, most likely Alzheimer’s, and a respiratory illness, the Supreme Court said Friday.
BREAKING: Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Has Died
Sandra Day O’Connor, the first women to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States, died at the age of 93, it was reported on Friday.
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House GOP Leaders Oppose Ousting George Santos
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) plans to vote against ousting Rep. George Santos (R-NY), Politico reports. CNN reports Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) is also opposed. The Washington Examiner reports Majority […]
Trump Campaign Says Ex-President Is NOT Going To Next Debate Despite Speculation a Podium is Being Prepared
A representative from the Trump campaign told Mediaite that the former president would not be attending the fourth GOP primary debate of the 2024 cycle.
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Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at age 93
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, has died. She was 93.
Sandra Day O’Connor, First Woman on the Supreme Court, Is Dead at 93
During a crucial period in American law — when abortion, affirmative action, sex discrimination and voting rights were on the docket — she was the most powerful woman in the country.
Sandra Day O’Connor, First Woman On The Supreme Court, Dies
“I think of myself as an old lady who’s had a pretty darn good career,” she once said.
Trump Steps Up His Advertising in Iowa
“With less than 50 days until the Iowa caucuses, former President Donald Trump’s campaign is making a major weekly six-figure advertisement buy in the Hawkeye State — marking one of […]
Sandra Day O’Connor, pathbreaking woman on Supreme Court, dies at 93
The court’s first female justice was known for her independence on the bench.
Sandra Day O’Connor Is Dead
Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, has died, CNBC reports.
O’Connor was 93 years old.
Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman to serve on Supreme Court, dies at 93
Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court and who emerged as the swing vote on some of the court’s biggest cases, died Friday. She was 93. O’Connor’s died of “complications related to advanced dementia, probably Alzheimer’s, and a respiratory illness,” the court announced in a statement. Just over…
Biden campaign hits Trump on Medicaid as North Carolina implements expansion
The Biden campaign seized on the expansion of Medicaid coverage in North Carolina on Friday to blast former President Trump over his renewed vow to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, potentially threatening health care coverage for millions of Americans. “Elections have consequences and today, because the people of North Carolina elected Governor Roy…
Déjà Vu All Over Again: Hamas Ends ‘Pause’ With Rocket Fire
Empty Suit
In last night’s debate, Newsom didn’t just crib Donald Trump’s lines. He cribbed everyone’s lines.
Another Cold War, another space race — and another chance for cooperation
We don’t need to look far to find a comparison between 1973’s and 2023’s Cold Wars.
Rollback of green plans not a concern at climate conference, insists Sunak
Rishi Sunak has insisted none of his fellow world leaders at a major climate change summit have taken him to task over scaling back plans to tackle global warming.