FBI warned by informant weeks before Jan 6 that far-right saw Trump tweet as ‘call to arms’ Growing evidence points to likelihood that White House knew violence would break out The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Donald Trump Jr. and other MAGA Republicans slam Zelenskyy as ‘welfare queen’ amid US visit Right-wing Republicans slammed aid to Ukraine even as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the U.S. Wednesday for a historic visit seeking more help to repel the brutal Russian invasion. Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022
Mike Pence has no prayer of winning in 2024 Who is Mike Pence and what does he stand for? Few seem to know — or care. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2022
Zelensky’s visit to Washington is his last chance to win over a sceptical Republican Party News Analysis: With Republicans poised to take control of the House in January, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky needs to convince enough of them to join Democrats in supporting future defence assistance packages The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022
The War on Christmas Drag Shows GOP endorsed anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric inspired armed fascist groups to harass queer events, spurring a diverse, celebratory community response. Texas Observer · Dec 21, 2022
J6 report ignores "extremist ideologies" Is the Jan. 6 committee going to tell the full story about the Capitol riot? Salon · Dec 21, 2022
Teddy Roosevelt's failed Bull Moose campaign may portend the future of the GOP and Donald Trump What happens when a former president decides he wants his old job back, regardless of what stands in his way? The Conversation · Dec 21, 2022
Carl P. Leubsdorf: New Hampshire unlikely to go quietly In voting to exclude Iowa’s early caucuses and sandwich New Hampshire’s primary between those of South Carolina and Nevada, a key Democratic panel finally recognized the need for early tests that represent the party’s diversity. Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022
Pro-Trump conspiracist Mike Lindell cut off mid-sentence by his own attorney during interview Lindell urged by attorney to stop talking during broadcast The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022
Losing candidate calls for ethics probe of New York Rep.-elect George Santos over fake résumé reports NEW YORK — The Democratic candidate who lost a Long Island congressional seat to Rep.-elect George Santos says the incoming GOP lawmaker should face major investigations over shocking reports he faked big chunks of his résumé. Tribune News Service · Dec 20, 2022
GOP congressman-elect responds to accusations of faking his background story with a fake quote George Santos’s election was key to the GOP attaining majority in the House The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022
Senate lurches toward conclusion on massive spending package - Roll Call The Senate took its first step Tuesday toward passing a nearly $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package needed before Christmas Eve. Roll Call · Dec 20, 2022
How Congress is changing electoral law in response to Jan. 6 The House and the Senate are set to pass an overhaul of the Electoral Count Act, the arcane election law that then-President Donald Trump tried to subvert after his 2020 election defeat The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022
Kari Lake suffers defeat in baseless lawsuit challenging election results Arizona candidate came up short after clinging to election fraud lies The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022
Tribune News Service · Dec 20, 2022 Both parties claim wins in massive omnibus spending bill WASHINGTON — Democratic and Republican appropriators released a sprawling, $1.7 trillion fiscal 2023 omnibus spending bill early Tuesday morning, setting up a race to the finish line for the 117th Congress by the end of this week.
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022 Five takeaways from the final public meeting of the Jan 6 committee From criminal referrals to warnings of interference, the January 6 committee held a blockbuster final hearing
The Conversation · Dec 20, 2022 The Jan. 6 committee makes its case against Trump, his allies and their conspiracy to commit an insurrection: Five essential reads From its first public hearing on June 9, 2022, the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capital has offered hours of riveting testimony detailing America’s first nonpeaceful transfer of presidential power.
The Guardian - US · Dec 20, 2022 Trump might look done, but we shouldn’t count him – or those he inspired – out The January 6 committee portrays Trump as an anomaly, but Trumpist ideology extends beyond the man who originated it
Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2022 Donald Trump rages as Capitol riot committee recommends criminal charges against him Former president and 2024 hopeful claims recommendation by January 6 committee will ‘strengthen’ him
Roll Call · Dec 20, 2022 Both parties claim wins in massive omnibus spending bill - Roll Call Appropriators released a sprawling, $1.7 trillion fiscal 2023 omnibus spending bill, setting up a race to finish by the end of the week.
Tribune News Service · Dec 20, 2022 What Trump told Michigan lawmakers to try to get state's election overturned WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump summoned Michigan state lawmakers to the White House just two weeks after the November 2020 election, his directive was for the group to "have some backbone and do the right thing."
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Supreme Court orders Biden to pause lifting Title 42 border restriction Covid-era restriction has been used by two US administrations to block asylum claims
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Hogan: Trump at 'lowest point ever' on day of Jan. 6 report Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he believes former President Donald Trump is “at his lowest point ever,” as the House Jan. 6 committee wrapped up its investigation
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Jan. 6 panel urges ethics review for McCarthy, GOP lawmakers The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack has referred Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and three other GOP lawmakers to undergo an ethics investigation for their refusal to comply with congressional subpoenas
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Newly elected GOP congressman spun false tales about education and work history, report claims Congressman-elect from Long Island and Queens reportedly isn’t living at address from which he is registered to vote