How War Shaped Meta-Protocol
Good morning! Facebook’s response to Russia’s war should come as no surprise. He has been preparing for years. I’m Issie Lapowsky and I can’t stop watching the new “West Side … Read More
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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
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
The Hill’s Campaign Report: What Texas tells us about midterms
Welcome to The Hill Campaign Reportwhere we’ll be following everything related to the 2022 midterm elections. You can expect this newsletter to hit your inbox each week ahead of the … 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
‘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
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
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
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
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
Adrian Smith seeks re-election
Adrian Smith seeks re-election | KHUB-AM, KFMT-FM Adrian Smith seeks re-election Posted By: Chris Walz January 19, 2022 at 3:09 p.m. State News SCOTTSBLUFF, NE – Congressman Adrian Smith sought … Read More
Primary in May: candidates can file now | Opinion
While the big story in November will be the closely watched midterm election that will determine which political party controls Congress, the first will be the May 10 primary in … 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
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
How Trump’s social media ban paid off for Trump, the platforms
On the business side, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube were all able to say they took action against one of the most powerful voices on their platforms, after years of … 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
New links between Colorado and the Jan.6 attacks on the United States Capitol emerge
A year after the Jan.6 attack on the United States Capitol, new evidence reveals Colorado’s connections to the challenge of the 2020 election and the mob that stormed Congress. Why … Read More
Merrick Garland still in the hot seat in biggest investigation in FBI history
By Evan Perez and Katelyn Polantz, CNN One year after the insurrection of January 6, The Justice Department continues to advance the largest investigation in FBI history, with 700 people … Read More
How Omicron Could Affect 2022 Midterm Elections
Salvation. Welcome to On Politics, your guide to political news in Washington and across the country. We are your hosts, Blake and Horrible. We’ve both been covering politics for a … 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
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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
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
Hoyer’s statement on the demand for re-election | thebaynet.com | TheBayNet.com
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after seeking re-election to represent Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives: “I … 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
The director of the Alliance 603 Rep. Kofalt Endorses Leavitt in NH01
(The New Hampshire primary source is a regular feature of WMUR’s political coverage.) CONSERVATIVE APPROVAL FOR LEAVITT. Conservative Leader and State Representative Jim Kofalt of Wilton, Alliance 603 director, endorses … 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
Alexis Daish’s advice for the half marathon and the traumatic image that forced Nine’s reporter to run for a cause
I have been running since I was about 15 years old. It started out as a physical activity, but quickly became addictive! It gave me rare moments when I was … 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
Biden will have to be patient with inflation
Customers line up to pay at a grocery store in San Francisco, California, United States, Thursday, November 11, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images After years of … 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
Democrats down in the polls, campaign money
The 2022 gubernatorial election is less than a year away, and three leading Democratic candidates have applied to deny GOP Governor Ron DeSantis a second term and momentum for a … Read More
Tips for Navigating Political Conversations with Family and Friends
If this is the first time you’ve seen your loved ones for the holiday season since the onset of COVID, you may be lacking in the training to navigate difficult … 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
Reviews | Democrats deny political reality at their peril
But Tuesday’s results are a sign that a significant portion of the electorate is wary of a strong push to the left of the party, including on priorities like Build … 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
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
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 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
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
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