YouTube pulls podcast where Trump rants about windmills
Just a day after a podcast episode aired featuring Donald Trump ranting about the windmills in the face of having to answer a tough political question, the episode has been … Read More
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Reviews | The Supreme Court did the right thing. I’m still worried.
For 20 years, the doctrine lay dormant. He was resurrected in 2020 by allies of Donald Trump, who needed a constitutional pretext to try to undo his defeat. Prior to … Read More
Michigan GOP nominee under fire for rape analogy, telling daughters to ‘lay down and enjoy it’
A Republican candidate for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives is condemned by both parties after making an analogy to the 2020 presidential election involving rape and his … Read More
Wave of House Democrat retirements stokes fears for party’s election prospects | Democrats
For Michigan Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, it was a question from her husband, “When is it our time?” For North Carolina Congressman David Price, it was the judgment that “the time … Read More
Chester County candidates must answer ‘political speech’ question – Daily Local
The Pennsylvania primary is fast approaching. As we all hope to agree, we want broad participation from informed voters. The ballot will be quite crowded with different races competing and … Read More
The Good Donald Trump and the Bad Donald Trump by William P. Barr
“One Damn Thing After Another” begins with a fond evocation of Barr’s childhood in a conservative family nestled in the liberal enclave surrounding Columbia University in New York. His mother … Read More
Election Cops Office? Florida senator rules out risk of frivolous fraud
A sweeping “election integrity” bill pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis won’t leave election officials vulnerable to the kind of frivolous fraud allegations that surged after the 2020 presidential election, his … Read More
January 6 committee alleges Trump and his allies engaged in potential crimes in trying to void election
“‘Our soldiers, our border guards, our territorial defence, even simple farmers capture Russian soldiers every day, and they all say the same thing: they don’t know why they are here,’” … Read More
Trump broke multiple laws in fight to overturn 2020 election results, House committee says January 6
In a legal brief intended to refute arguments against keeping certain documents secret on Wednesday night, the Jan. 6 committee said there were “good faith” reasons to believe President Donald … Read More
Trump-endorsed Senate candidates not fit to serve
In Federalist #62, James Madison explained that service in the United States Senate requires extensive knowledge and stability of character. Senators, he added, must resist “the impulse of sudden and … Read More
Texas 2022 governor primary polls: GOP, Democrat primaries head for one-sided contest
2022 Texas governor primary polls: Greg Abbot leads by a huge margin in Republican primary polls while Beto O’Rourke is well positioned to secure the Democratic nomination. Incumbent Texas Governor … Read More
Oklahoma senator James Inhofe is said to be planning early retirement
Senator James M. Inhofe, Republican of Oklahoma, told state officials he would step down at the end of this Congress, freeing up a seat he had held since 1994 when … Read More
Athol man charged with using riot shield on police during January 6 Capitol uprising
An Athol man was arrested on Friday and charged with using a police riot shield to attack officers trying to stop rioters from entering the US Capitol on January 6, … Read More
Who can cast Madison Cawthorn?
GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn waits ahead of a visit by former U.S. President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott in Pharr, Texas on June 30, 2021. Photo: callaghan o’hare/Reuters … Read More
‘We have a plan’: QAnon supporters watch official state election races | QAnon
QAnon, the extremist conspiratorial movement whose supporters believe Donald Trump is waging war on the ‘deep state’, appears to have launched a national effort to take control of the US … Read More
The January 6 committee will not be intimidated
I keep on my desk a copy of the oath my great-great-grandfather signed when he re-enlisted in the Union Army in 1863. Like the oath taken by all who serve … Read More
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Senate McConnell pushes back against Republican Party censure over Trump critics
WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republican Mitch McConnell on Tuesday criticized his party’s censorship of two prominent Republican critics of Donald Trump, joining an intra-party battle that could … Read More
Delaware County resident officially enters Bucks County congressional race
Dasha Prutt Credit: Submitted A Delaware County resident has officially entered the race for the First Congressional District, which covers all of Bucks County and a small portion of Montgomery … Read More
Ron DeSantis’ electoral strength in Florida draws opposition from voter groups
Senate Republicans are moving forward with strict new election security measures despite scathing attacks from voter rights advocates and county election supervisors who say the changes will confuse Floridians and … Read More
Comcast and Goldman Sachs resume PAC donations to Republican election objectors
WASHINGTON—Political Action Committees for Comcast Corp. and the Goldman Sachs group Inc. resumed donating money to one or more of the 147 Republican lawmakers who voted to oppose President Biden’s … Read More
In France, anti-vax fury, politics makes public service risky | News, Sports, Jobs
FILE – Protesters march during a demonstration to denounce a COVID-19 health pass needed to access the restaurant, long-distance trains and other venues. in Marseille, southern France, on Saturday August … Read More
Everything you need to know about North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race – The Seahawk
There is a lot of anxiety ahead of this year’s midterm elections. One of the key races to determine the composition of the nation’s Senate will take place here in … Read More
Ahead of midterms, some Democrats seek new virus message
Some Democratic officials, like Mr. Wolf in Pennsylvania, say they are ready to defend their actions, noting that by closing businesses and schools they have slowed the spread of the … Read More
2024 US Election Betting Tips
Recommended bets Back Republicans to win the presidency @ 1.88 (Betfair) Back Elizabeth Warren to be the Democratic candidate @ 32.0 (Betfair) Back Amy Klobuchar will be the Democratic candidate … Read More
Unsigned order from Trump told Pentagon to seize voting machines after election – report
WASHINGTON — A draft executive order drafted by Donald Trump’s White House in the weeks following his defeat in the 2020 election ordered the nation’s top military leader to seize … Read More
Republican official Ellen Wink charged with murder of tenant
Ellen Wink appears in a Norwalk Police Department photo. A Connecticut Republican election official is charged with the murder of a tenant by would show up with a gun and … Read More
Atlanta DA calls for special grand jury in Trump election probe
“We have cooperated before,” Mr. Raffensperger said in an interview with Fox News on Thursday. “Any information they asked for, we sent it to them. And if we are required … Read More
Georgia DA calls for special grand jury in election investigation
By Kate Brumback | The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia prosecutor investigating possible attempts to interfere in the 2020 general election by former President Donald Trump and others … Read More
Republican candidates tout conservative values at Hailey event | Elections
Republican candidates vying for state and federal office took tough conservative stances on a range of issues Saturday at an annual meeting of Blaine County GOP supporters in Hailey, with … Read More
How the redistricting creates uncertainty for New York politics
Since 2009, U.S. Representative Paul Tonko has represented a district that spans the Capital Region, an area in upstate New York that has reliably elected Democrats for a generation. Nonetheless, … Read More
Reviews | Welcome to the “Well, now what?” Story stage
Gail Collins: Bret, I suspect even some avid readers roll their eyes and turn the proverbial page when the subject of filibuster comes up. Bret Stephens: In the thrills department, … Read More
Frustrated Democrats call for ‘reset’ ahead of midterm elections
WASHINGTON — With the White House legislative agenda in shambles less than a year before the midterm elections, Democrats are sounding the alarm that their party could face even bigger … Read More
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Republican ‘carpetbagger’ candidates for U.S. Senate face heat from top contenders
Republican U.S. Senate candidates derided as ‘bagging rugs’ have made it easier for their main competitors in a forum on Wednesday evening. They didn’t show up. And the contestants made … Read More
January 6 Twitter, Meta, Alphabet and Reddit committee subpoenas
WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol on Thursday issued subpoenas to four major social media companies — Alphabet, Meta, Reddit and Twitter — … Read More
RNC announces withdrawal from presidential debates
The Republican National Committee is preparing to change its rules to require presidential candidates seeking the party’s nomination pledge not to participate in any debate sponsored by the Presidential Debates … Read More
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Biden to give Senate Democrats voting rights argument, McConnell on the defensive
WASHINGTON, Jan.12 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden will make a personal appeal on Thursday to Democrats in the US Senate to unite to change house rules to pass voting rights … Read More
Knox County court race looms between Judd Davis and Sarah Keith
It’s still early days, but it’s likely that the only competitive court race between political parties in Republican-rich Knox County in 2022 will be the Sessions Court Division II judge, … Read More
The Jan. 6 panel chair said the committee would ask Mike Pence to appear
Representative Bennie Thompson, chairman of the Democratic-led House select committee investigating the Jan.6, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol, said members expect this month to ask the former Vice … Read More
Jan. 6 panel this month expects to ask Mike Pence to appear voluntarily: NPR
Hours after rioters stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, Vice President Mike Pence listens after reading the final certification of Electoral College votes cast in the 2020 presidential election. … Read More
2020 election: Maricopa County officials rebut flawed review
Officials refuted claims by 93 pages by Cyber Ninjas, the company Senate Republicans hired to conduct the election review, and its contractors. “The truth is, the 2020 Maricopa County election … Read More
USA News, US Capitol Attack, Public Advice Helps US Authorities Track Capitol Attackers
Attack on the US Capitol: More than 725 people have been arrested so far. (To file) Washington: The FBI is still looking for people who attacked the U.S. Capitol on … Read More
AG Garland provides update on January 6 investigations
On the eve of the first anniversary of the January 6, 2021 riots on the United States Capitol, Attorney General Merrick Garland pledged to bring those involved to justice while … Read More
United States Representative Trent Kelly qualifies for re-election to the seat of the United States House of Representatives
Jan. 3 – TUPELO – Outgoing U.S. Representative Trent Kelly seeks to represent northeastern Mississippi for two years in the House of Representatives. On Monday, Kelly officially qualified for re-election. … Read More
2021 in review: municipal and county races have driven local politics; Somerset County District Attorney’s arrest leads the news | News
JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania – As state and federal politicians were embroiled in battles against the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 presidential election, and the seat of the United States Capitol on January … Read More
Rep. Jamaal Bowman urges Biden not to let anyone ‘erase’ January 6
U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) urges President Joe Biden to appoint a Representative Jamaal Bowman (DN.Y.) sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Monday urging him to use his … Read More
the Republican playbook for 2022?
Washington (AFP) – While American Republicans cheered for impressive gains in the fall state election, their leader may not have been so thrilled as he followed the results of his … Read More
DeSantis’ plan for election policing raises concern among voter groups
TALLAHASSEE – Ron DeSantis’ push to create a new branch of law enforcement to the police Florida elections is raising concerns among voter outreach organizations and state election officials over … Read More
Republican House member refuses to meet January 6 committee
WASHINGTON – Representative Scott Perry, a Pennsylvania Republican closely involved in former President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, said on Tuesday he was declining to meet … Read More
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Analysis: Republicans see electoral opportunity in Biden’s border struggles
WASHINGTON, Dec.21 (Reuters) – Leading Republican vying to topple an Arizona Democrat in crucial US Senate race next year heats up when he talks about Democratic President Joe Biden’s “failed … Read More
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Senior U.S. Senate Democrat vowed to vote on Biden’s $ 1.75 billion bill despite Manchin’s rejection
WASHINGTON, Dec.20 (Reuters) – The United States Senate will vote early next year on President Joe Biden’s sweeping $ 1.75 trillion political bill and voting rights, the most recent Monday … Read More
Why Trump seems deeply pissed off as Capitol Attack investigation concludes | Donald trump
Donald Trump is increasingly agitated by the House select committee investigating the attack on Capitol Hill, according to sources familiar with the matter, and appears worried about being involved in … Read More
Former President Trump backs Van Drew for re-election
EXCLUSIVE NEWS US Congressman Jeff Van Drew, R-NJ-2, has once again secured one of the hardest-to-get and coveted Republican backers around. Congressman Van Drew has exclusively confirmed to me that … Read More
Trump’s election fraud allegations take center stage in Georgia
ATLANTA – The Republican primaries that are developing across the country appear to be hinged around one problem: former President Donald Trump’s belied claim that he actually won the 2020 … Read More
Reviews | Biden shouldn’t run anymore – and he should say he won’t
Is it a good idea for Joe Biden to run for office in 2024? And, if he runs again and wins, would it be good for the United States to … Read More
Fox News hosts texted Mark Meadows during the January 6 attack
On January 6, three prominent Fox News presenters sent worried texts to Mark Meadows, President Donald J. Trump’s last chief of staff, urging him to persuade the president to take … Read More
Obama gives advice to Starmer and Lammy on how Labor can find ‘winning paths’ | Labor
Keir Starmer and new shadow foreign minister David Lammy had two-hour private talks with former US President Barack Obama last week on how center-left parties can return to power – … Read More
Trump Defends ‘Extremely Calming’ Jan.6 Speech Urging Followers to ‘Fight Like Hell’
Former President Donald Trump insisted his controversial Jan.6 speech ahead of his supporters’ attack on the U.S. Capitol was “extremely calming,” although he urged rally attendees to “fight like a … Read More
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FBI arrests Lincoln City man for involvement in January 6 riot at the United States Capitol
In this video, Jeffrey W. Hubbard is seen entering the Capitol building on January 6, 2021, according to an FBI affidavit. via the FBI The FBI arrested a Lincoln City … Read More
Morning Joe mocks David Perdue’s comments on 2020 election
Morning Joe dragged the candidate for governor of Georgia David Lost for flattering Donald trump saying he would not have certified the state’s election results in 2020. Morning Joe held … Read More
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U.S. House passes bill to speed up debt ceiling increase
The US Capitol building is seen in Washington, United States, on November 16, 2021. REUTERS / Elizabeth Frantz / File Photo Register now for FREE and unlimited access to reuters.com … Read More
Federal funding sought to protect election officials at risk
Federal election officials are seeking expedited legal advice from the Government Accountability Office on whether funds allocated to states for election administration can be used to pay for personal security … Read More
Fearing a repeat on January 6, Congress considers changes to the voter count law
WASHINGTON – Members of the congressional select committee investigating the Jan.6 attack on Capitol Hill are pushing to revise the complex and little-known law that former President Donald J. Trump … Read More
Trump’s Twitter ban could help him
Welcome back to 10 things in politics. Subscribe here to receive this newsletter. Plus, download the Insider app for news on the go – click here for iOS and here … Read More
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Federal Government Says Pennsylvania Woman Stormed Capitol Building Jan.6, Welcoming Brawl with Counter-protesters
Federal agents said a woman from Pennsylvania stormed the United States Capitol on Jan.6 and welcomed the fighting with counter-protesters, saying she was prepared to die for the cause. In … Read More
Florida GOP Chairman Joe Gruters Dined With Sydney Powell, Heard Election Integrity Claims | Florida News | Tampa
PHOTO VIA JOE GRUTERS / TWITTER Florida Republican Party Chairman Joe Gruters met with controversial lawyer Sidney Powell in Sarasota last week. While he does not embrace the specific accusations … Read More
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Stacey Abrams announces second bid for Georgia state governor
Former Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams speaks ahead of former President Barack Obama’s speech in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, one day before the election, November 2, 2020 . REUTERS … Read More
Why more than half a million votes for the 2020 election did not count
A George Mason University student votes in Fairfax, Va. On Tuesday, November 2, 2021. According to the United States Electoral Assistance Commission (EAC), 560,826 mail-in ballots were rejected in the … Read More
Why more than half a million votes for the 2020 election did not count
According to the United States Electoral Assistance Commission (EAC), 560,826 mail-in ballots were rejected in the 2020 presidential election. The EAC is a federal agency established in 2002 to monitor … Read More
Trump hints at 2024 offer in Thanksgiving post
Former President Donald Trump celebrated Thanksgiving Thursday with a holiday post hinting at a potential offer back in 2024. “A very interesting time in our country, but don’t worry, we’ll … Read More
Stuffing, Turkey, Angry Uncles: SC Experts Give Tips to Avoid Thanksgiving Fights | Palmetto Politics
It’s time to prepare for those coveted Thanksgiving traditions: thawing the turkey before the big meal, checking the schedule for soccer games. And then there’s the mental preparation to handle … Read More
Pennsylvania GOP hires company with no electoral experience to conduct voting ‘survey’
After speaking to reporters on Tuesday, it’s still unclear what Iowa-based consulting firm Envoy Sage and its chairman Steve Lahr could potentially accomplish as a company hired last week by … Read More
Lawmakers are getting smarter to restrict our rights | New university
The last abortion law passed in Texas severely affected citizens statewide with its severe restrictions. This law can be challenged before the Supreme Court, but despite the multitude of challenges … Read More
Minority Voting Rights Denied in Parts of the United States: UN Expert | Elections News
The UN special rapporteur said voting restrictions in Texas diluted the rights of ethnic minorities and resulted in “gerrymandering”. A United Nations human rights expert has denounced measures in parts … Read More
Corbin will run for re-election to Senate, not NC-14
Saying he thinks he can “offer more to the citizens of western North Carolina as a senator than as a first-year congressman,” Franklin Republican Kevin Corbin has stepped down from … Read More
Lessons learned from the elections? don’t count on it
Even as results poured across Colorado and the country on Tuesday night, pundits stumbled upon themselves to interpret the lessons to be learned from the election. On the Democratic side, … Read More
New details of Trump’s pressure on Justice Department in election
WASHINGTON – Even by President Donald J. Trump’s standards, it was an extraordinary showdown with the Oval Office. On the agenda was Mr. Trump’s desire to install a loyalist as … Read More
Republicans seek 2024 advice in Glenn Youngkin victory in Virginia
Glenn Youngkin’s big victory in Virginia has made some Republican insiders understand how the assertive but harmless style of the governor-elect on the stump applies to the party’s efforts to … Read More
The problems include Biden, Trump and more
WASHINGTON – Politicians across the country are going to school this week, looking for orientation towards the national elections of 2022 by studying the results of a single political race: … Read More
FBI failed to respond to indications of likely violence before Capitol Attack – report | Attack on the US Capitol
The FBI and other major law enforcement agencies did not respond to a host of advice and other information until January 6 that indicated a potentially violent event could occur … Read More
GOP Congressman Adam Kinzinger, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, will not run for office; Advice when bidding for a senior office – CBS Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) – Six-term Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger announced on Friday that he would not stand for re-election in 2022, but hinted at running for a higher post in the … Read More
Save us from election poster pollution
Through Kevin ritchie Sep 18, 2021 Share this article: To shareTweeterTo shareTo shareTo shareE-mailTo share Johannesburg – There are six weeks left until Election Day. The streets of Johannesburg, the … Read More
Trump called on Arizona GOP leader to persuade him to change electoral votes
Trump directly called a GOP leader in Arizona twice as he tried to call off the election. Clint Hickman, chairman of the Maricopa County Oversight Board sent it on voicemail. … Read More
Las Cruces City Council condemns U.S. Representative Herrell for electoral votes
LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces City Council voted unanimously on February 1 to condemn U.S. Representative Yvette Herrell, RN.M, for her refusal to certify presidential election results in two states. … Read More
Las Cruces council could condemn Rep. Herrell for electoral votes
LAS CRUCES – Less than a month after taking office, Las Cruces City Council will vote on the formal conviction of U.S. Representative Yvette Herrell, R-NM, for her vote not … Read More
Did Obama plot to lose Trump in the election? Votes “tilted” using Italian satellites, according to conspiracy theory
Jack Ma nowhere to be found: man fixing AC in viral video is not Chinese billionaire A viral conspiracy theory has claimed that former US President Barack Obama colluded with … Read More
Georgia Announces Full Recount of Presidential Election Votes | News
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced at a press conference on Wednesday that election officials would audit the results of the presidential election. Raffensperger said his office wanted the full … Read More
Georgia begins manual recount of all electoral votes statewide
President-elect Joe Biden, Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris and their families watch fireworks and drones spelling out “Biden” during their celebration of victory after defeating Republican President Donald Trump in Wilmington, SK. … Read More
Georgia to hand recount votes after Trump campaign plea
Georgian Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced on Wednesday that the state would conduct a manual recount of ballots cast in the 2020 US election. His announcement came after the … Read More
Dominic Raab refuses to say all votes in US elections should be counted
Dominic Raab has repeatedly refused to say whether all votes should be counted in the US presidential election in a breathtaking interview. The Foreign Secretary insisted he would not be … Read More
Arizona: Pro-Trump protesters surround building and chant YMCA as votes are counted | indy100
The US election is dragging on, as votes are still being counted in the major swing states that will decide whether Donald Trump or Joe Biden will be the next … Read More
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Protests in Philadelphia as the votes for the 2020 election are counted and body camera footage of Walter Wallace Jr. is broadcast
While Wednesday brought both an anxious expectation of the counting of the ballots and the broadcast of body camera images of the Police murder of Walter Wallace Jr., approximately 1,000 … Read More
Piers Morgan slams ‘appalling’ Trump for demanding that electoral votes stop being counted
Piers Morgan called Donald Trump “appalling” after the president falsely proclaimed victory and suggested asking the Supreme Court to stop all vote counting. Trump’s comments come after his Democratic rival … Read More
EU leaders call for all votes in US elections to be counted
EU leaders have demanded that all votes be counted amid a fierce presidential tally in the United States in which Republican President Donald Trump appeared locked in a closer-than-expected struggle … Read More
Business groups urge Trump and others to be patient until US election votes are counted
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Business groups across the United States on Wednesday urged Republican President Donald Trump, Democratic challenger Joe Biden, the media and all Americans to allow time to count … Read More
Tracking Postal Ballots: Tallying Electoral Votes in the United States | American politics
This article is published in partnership with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuse of power. Sign up to receive their greatest stories as soon as they are published An … Read More
Over 60 million pre-election votes cast
Supporters applaud as President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally in The Villages, Fla. On October 23. Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images Pre-election voting is skyrocketing across … Read More
Over 60 million pre-election votes cast
Supporters applaud as President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally in The Villages, Fla. On October 23. Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images Pre-election voting is skyrocketing across … Read More
California Fresno County Election Tips: Vote, Submit Ballot Early
Make a plan and vote early. It was the electoral board of Fresno County Registrar of Voters Brandi Orth who noted that the ballots began to come out on Friday … Read More
Netanyahu, Trump smile Israelis on giant election poster
Jerusalem (AFP) – A giant billboard in Tel Aviv features Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump smiling and shaking hands as the Israeli prime minister launches his campaign ahead … Read More