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fromABC7 Los Angeles
8 hours ago

Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys

The Justice Department seeks to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Left-wing politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
8 hours ago

Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys

The Justice Department seeks to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

US DoJ files for overturning January 6 convictions for far-right groups' members

The US Department of Justice seeks to overturn seditious conspiracy convictions for Proud Boys and Oath Keepers involved in the Capitol riot.
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Top Senate Republican Asked If He's Comfortable' With Trump's Threats Against Civilian Targets

Thune stated, 'I think you gotta again look at what the president is doing, and right now he's trying to open up the Strait of Hormuz which I think we are all supportive of.'
US politics
fromJezebel
9 hours ago

Only the Trump Administration Could Employ a FEMA Official Who Claims He Can Teleport and See Ghosts

Gregg Phillips claimed that he has in several instances 'teleported,' once into a Georgia Waffle House 50 miles away, where I can only assume a freshly made All-Star Special was waiting for him.
Washington DC
SF politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

Lawmakers are frustrated with the slow pace of the Ethics panel and are considering forcing expulsion votes.
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Tax Day is the GOP's focus as Congress returns to war, shutdown and other challenges

"My constituents are saving thousands of dollars and they know it. Republicans can and should take credit because the alternative would've been massive tax hikes under the Democrats had they won the 2024 election."
US Elections
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
US Elections

Maggie Haberman Drops Pile Of Reasons to Worry Trump Could Use Military to Seize Control': These Are Understandable Concerns'

fromTruthout
4 days ago
Left-wing politics

Top Democrats Make Momentum Behind Trump Impeachment Screech to a Halt

fromFortune
5 days ago
Left-wing politics

Democrats begin to realize that an illegal war and a threat of genocide are grounds for Trump's removal | Fortune

US Elections
fromNewsOne
1 week ago

Trump's Election Order Is A Sign Of Open Rebellion Against The Country

Trump's executive order on elections undermines free elections and seeks to control voter eligibility and data.
Left-wing politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Silicon Valley lawmakers want Trump removed under 25th Amendment - San Jose Spotlight

Trump's threats against Iran were followed by a ceasefire, prompting calls for his removal under the 25th Amendment from Silicon Valley lawmakers.
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fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Senators Probe Trump Token Activity as Political and Financial Risks Emerge

Lawmakers are investigating a Trump-linked memecoin event due to concerns over financial conflicts and market volatility.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Maggie Haberman Drops Pile Of Reasons to Worry Trump Could Use Military to Seize Control': These Are Understandable Concerns'

Concerns about Trump potentially using military force to influence elections are growing among political analysts and commentators.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Top Democrats Make Momentum Behind Trump Impeachment Screech to a Halt

Democratic leaders opted against impeachment of Trump, citing it as a distraction from midterm campaign priorities despite widespread calls for action.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

Democrats begin to realize that an illegal war and a threat of genocide are grounds for Trump's removal | Fortune

Democrats are increasingly calling for Trump's removal from office following his threats against Iran.
US Elections
fromNewsOne
1 week ago

Trump's Election Order Is A Sign Of Open Rebellion Against The Country

Trump's executive order on elections undermines free elections and seeks to control voter eligibility and data.
Left-wing politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Silicon Valley lawmakers want Trump removed under 25th Amendment - San Jose Spotlight

Trump's threats against Iran were followed by a ceasefire, prompting calls for his removal under the 25th Amendment from Silicon Valley lawmakers.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

What does the Save America act mean for US democracy? Post your questions now

The Save America act could significantly alter voting processes and impose strict requirements during a federal midterm election year.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Straight-Up Asks Ex-Trump Ally MTG Do You Really Think The President Should Be Removed?'

Marjorie Taylor Greene questions Trump's mental stability after his threatening remarks about wiping out a civilization.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Congress May Kick Out 4 of Its Most Problematic Lawmakers

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Swalwell have led to calls for his expulsion from Congress and the end of his gubernatorial campaign.
#25th-amendment
US politics
fromAxios
15 hours ago

House Democrats file long-shot 25th Amendment bill targeting Trump

A bill proposes a commission to assess presidential fitness under the 25th Amendment, with 50 Democratic co-sponsors.
US politics
fromAxios
15 hours ago

House Democrats file long-shot 25th Amendment bill targeting Trump

A bill proposes a commission to assess presidential fitness under the 25th Amendment, with 50 Democratic co-sponsors.
SF politics
fromBreaking Defense
4 days ago

Trump's $1.5T defense budget to weather harsh scrutiny on Capitol Hill - Breaking Defense

The Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget for fiscal 2027 faces significant challenges in Congress despite meeting defense priorities.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters Say You Owe Them Money. Trump's DOJ Might Agree.

A class action lawsuit has been filed by Jan. 6 insurrection participants claiming $18 million from the federal government for alleged injuries sustained during the riot.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Top Democrat Officially Asks For Trump to Take a Cognitive Exam, Citing Volatile, Profane, Deranged' Behavior

Jamie Raskin calls for a cognitive exam of President Trump due to concerns over his mental fitness and recent incoherent statements.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Trump Demands GOP Pass FISA Bill Even Though He Was a Victim' of Worst and Most Illegal Abuse'

Trump urges GOP unity to pass a clean extension of FISA 702 despite claiming past abuses against him.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Senator Says GOP Silence on Trump's Genocide' Post Shows Just How Bankrupt the Republican Party Has Become'

Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticized Republicans for their silence on Trump's threat of massive war crimes against Iran.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Democrats Holding 'Shadow Hearings' on Election Shenanigans

Democrats are holding events to educate the public on election integrity amid concerns over election meddling.
#impeachment
fromAxios
4 days ago
US politics

"That's not the fight right now": Democrats shut down talk of impeaching Trump this year

US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Most Americans want Donald Trump to be impeached - LGBTQ Nation

A majority of U.S. voters, 52%, support impeaching President Trump amid his conflict with Iran.
US politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

"That's not the fight right now": Democrats shut down talk of impeaching Trump this year

Democrats are focusing on practical solutions rather than impeachment or the 25th Amendment in response to Trump's actions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

House returns as two lawmakers vow to resign amid scandals US politics live

Two lawmakers resigned amid scandals, with calls for expulsion of two others over misconduct and abuse of public trust.
SF politics
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Congress returns as historic DHS shutdown is unresolved and Trump's strict voter ID bill looms US politics live

The Senate resumes work amid a prolonged government shutdown, with lawmakers struggling to pass a funding bill for DHS subagencies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Purged About 75 People Charged With Safeguarding Elections and Replaced Some With 2020 Deniers: Report

Trump's administration replaced key election officials with loyalists, undermining election safeguards ahead of the midterm elections.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Democrats Are Badly Failing to Hold Trump Accountable Over Iran

Trump's threats against Iran and the inadequate response from Democrats highlight a critical political and humanitarian crisis.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
4 days ago

These Republican-on-Republican disputes are keeping Congress frozen

The president's focus on a GOP elections bill has worsened party divisions, complicating legislative efforts on housing and aviation safety.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

House Democratic leadership signals sudden openness to 25th Amendment push

Democratic lawmakers are increasingly pressured to consider drastic measures against Trump due to rising political costs of inaction.
US politics
fromemptywheel
4 days ago

The Fraud behind Trump's Fraud Task Force - emptywheel

The Department of Justice is intensifying efforts to combat fraud, with over 8,000 cases currently underway and significant recent convictions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Police Officers Petition Judge Over Jan. 6 Plaque Being Placed In Hidden' Location

Hidden from all visitors, the current location is no different than the basement the plaque was kept in for years. Senators unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution in January directing the architect's office to prominently display' the memorial in a publicly accessible' part of the Senate wing until it could be permanently installed on the building's western side, as required by a 2022 law signed by former President Biden.
Washington DC
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

A federal judge is forcing the Trump administration to answer for Renee Good's killing

Federal judge orders release of evidence related to Renee Good's killing by ICE officer, challenging the Trump administration's control over the narrative.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Democrat Trump Tried to Indict Over Illegal Orders' Video Doubles Down After Whole Civilization' Threat

Elissa Slotkin condemns Trump's threats against Iran, emphasizing the legal and ethical obligations of military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
Washington DC
fromWIRED
1 month ago

They Helped Plan the January 6 Rally. Now Their Events Company Is Raking in Millions in Government Contracts

Event Strategies, a Virginia firm linked to the January 6 rally, secured over $26 million in government contracts since Trump's return, including a potential $100 million GSA deal, with minimal competition.
US politics
fromEsquire
1 week ago

The January 6 Crazies Are Now Suing the Cops Who Tried to Stop Them

Several individuals present during the January 6 insurrection are suing police for damages related to injuries sustained during the event.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jan 6 Plaque Honoring Police Who Defended The Capitol Finally Installed Under Cover of Night

A memorial plaque honoring Capitol police who defended against January 6 rioters was installed on the Capitol's west front after being delayed since its March 2023 congressional mandate.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay

A plaque honoring Capitol Police officers injured during the January 6, 2021 siege was installed on the Senate side of the Capitol, three years after being required by law.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US antifa trial tests limits of Trump administration's domestic terror claims

Zapata admitted he had tunnel vision as he frantically searched for a suspect. Zapata and other police officers who gathered on Tanglewood drive did eventually find five people who were at Prairieland that night, though they were not what they expected. While they were wearing dark clothing, none of them were running, or carrying a rifle instead they were walking calmly along toward the police vehicles.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

Jack Smith Was onto Something-and Republicans Know It

Jack Smith's investigation revealed connections between Trump allies and co-conspirators in election interference efforts.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

House Republicans are investigating Jan. 6. NPR fact-checked the first hearing

Republican-led subcommittee held first Jan. 6 hearing, criticized the Biden administration, promoted conspiracy theories, and examined stalled pipe-bomb investigations amid post-riot pardons.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Concerns over autocracy in the U.S. continue to grow

As the United States heads toward the midterm elections, there are growing concerns among some political scientists that the country has moved even further along the path to some form of autocracy. Staffan I. Lindberg, the director of Sweden's V-Dem Institute, which monitors democracy across the globe, says the U.S. has already crossed the threshold and become an "electoral autocracy."
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#insurrection-act
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Deranged in Their Hatred!' White House Spox Unleashes on Democrats in Fiery Defense of Trump's Insurrection Act Threat

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Deranged in Their Hatred!' White House Spox Unleashes on Democrats in Fiery Defense of Trump's Insurrection Act Threat

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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

American democracy on the brink a year after Trump's election, experts say

Donald Trump's second-term presidency rapidly concentrated power and institutions, pushing the United States toward competitive authoritarianism and eroding democratic norms.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Go F*ck Yourself!' Jan. 6 Cop Fanone Snipes at Republican Mid-Hearing Over Attack on Capitol Police Leadership

Jan. 6 officers demand accountability while Republican lawmakers blamed Capitol leadership, prompting audible confrontations and insults during a House hearing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pardoned January 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening Hakeem Jeffries

Threats against elected officials are not political speech, they are criminal acts that strike at the heart of public safety and our democratic system, the district attorney for Dutchess county, Anthony Parisi, said in a statement. Moynihan, of Pleasant Valley, New York, was charged last October after he sent threatening text messages about an appearance Jeffries was scheduled to make in New York City, according to a complaint filed in New York state court in Clinton.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jan. 6 Cop Harry Dunn Praises CNN's Jake Tapper For Smackdown With Trump DHS Chief Noem

Like, platforming people and giving them the space to say their point, and just that is problematic. But when you go up there and you let somebody basically say all the dumb sh*t out their mouth, and then you tell them why you're 100% wrong, that's good. I like action. That's what I think I feel like you're modeling good behavior.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

You Sick B*stard!' Capitol Cop Gets Right in the Face of Jan. 6 Supporter in Wild Scene at Jack Smith Hearing

At Thursday's hearing, Fanone, who was at the Capitol on duty during the January 6 riot, was filmed during a break confronting Ivan Raiklin. At one point, Fanone was held back by multiple people, including fellow former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn. Raiklin is a 2020 election conspiracy theorist and a vocal supporter of the January 6 Capitol rioters. Footage from multiple angles on Thursday found Fanone and Raiklin exchanging words before Fanone walked towards Raiklin and called him a traitor to this country.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

National Guard Troops To Remain In Washington D.C. Through End Of 2026

National Guard troops will remain deployed in Washington, D.C. through December 31, 2026, conducting armed patrols and beautification projects.
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