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www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

Michigan Republicans Hold Disputed Vote to Remove Party Leader

Tensions within the Michigan Republican Party escalate with the removal of chairwoman Kristina Karamo. The decision is likely to end up in court.
The removal of Karamo signals potential fractures within the conservative activist coalition who support Donald Trump and espouse conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
US politics

Up First briefing: Trump promises Jan. 6 pardons; Epstein document fuels conspiracies

Over 900 people have faced criminal charges in connection with the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Special counsel Jack Smith's team plans to use Donald Trump's support of the January 6th defendants against him in court. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
US politics

Revealed: Trump allies behind January 6 also leading Biden impeachment, says watchdog

Trump allies behind January 6 insurrection are now leading impeachment efforts against Biden
Key players involved in Trump's election overturn scheme are leading the bogus impeachment effort [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Law

Morning news brief

Trump campaign promising pardons to Jan. 6 rioters
ISIS claims responsibility for attack in Iran [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
5 months ago
Public health

RFK Jr.'s campaign of conspiracy theories is PolitiFact's 2023 Lie of the Year

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s political following is built on conspiracy theories and anti-vaccine claims.
Kennedy's campaign has gained electoral and financial support despite his controversial views. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
US politics

Republican loyalty to Trump, rioters climbs in 3 years after Jan. 6 attack

Republicans are increasingly sympathetic to those who stormed the U.S. Capitol and more likely to absolve Trump of responsibility for the attack.
Some Republicans believe the riot was instigated by law enforcement to suppress political dissent, a baseless conspiracy theory promoted by right-wing media and Trump himself. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
US politics

Michael Flynn's Rhode Island Hall of Fame Inclusion Prompts Resignations

At least five board members who oversee the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame have resigned from the organization after Michael T. Flynn, the former national security adviser under Donald J. Trump, was chosen to be inducted in 2024.
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