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fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

House Republicans blame White House for Hill FISA mess

House ultraconservatives blocked Trump's plan for an 18-month extension of warrantless surveillance without reforms, blaming the White House for delays.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.
#january-6
Washington DC
fromwww.vox.com
5 days ago

Trump's DOJ wants to undo January 6 convictions

The Trump administration seeks to vacate convictions of January 6 rioters, framing them as victims of wrongful prosecution.
Washington DC
fromwww.vox.com
5 days ago

Trump's DOJ wants to undo January 6 convictions

The Trump administration seeks to vacate convictions of January 6 rioters, framing them as victims of wrongful prosecution.
#justice-department
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days 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
6 days 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.
#impeachment
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Veteran politico says impeaching & convicting Trump now a real possibility: He "is stark-raving mad" - LGBTQ Nation

Impeaching and convicting Trump is increasingly seen as a viable option due to rising public sentiment against him.
fromAxios
6 days ago
US politics

Scoop: House Democrats introduce 5 articles of impeachment targeting Pete Hegseth

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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Veteran politico says impeaching & convicting Trump now a real possibility: He "is stark-raving mad" - LGBTQ Nation

Impeaching and convicting Trump is increasingly seen as a viable option due to rising public sentiment against him.
US politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Dems Submit Articles of Impeachment Against Pete Hegseth

Democrats plan to file five articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over unauthorized war and other grievances.
US politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

Scoop: House Democrats introduce 5 articles of impeachment targeting Pete Hegseth

Democrats are introducing an impeachment resolution against Hegseth, focusing on U.S. operations in Iran and alleged personal misconduct.
#sexual-misconduct
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

House Republican Reveals Senator She Claims Has Disturbing' Allegations Against Him

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claims Sen. Ruben Gallego faces allegations of sexual misconduct linked to ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell's recent controversies.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

AOC, Boebert join calls for sexual misconduct accountability in Congress

Lawmakers from both parties demand accountability for sexual misconduct in Congress following recent resignations amid allegations.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

House Republican Reveals Senator She Claims Has Disturbing' Allegations Against Him

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claims Sen. Ruben Gallego faces allegations of sexual misconduct linked to ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell's recent controversies.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

AOC, Boebert join calls for sexual misconduct accountability in Congress

Lawmakers from both parties demand accountability for sexual misconduct in Congress following recent resignations amid allegations.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

House Dem Asks General For Assurances If Trump Deploys Troops To Polling Places

Concerns about potential National Guard deployment at polling places during midterm elections were raised, seeking assurances from military leadership.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Attorney Who Masterminded Trump's Attempt to Overturn Election Disbarred

John Eastman, the attorney who masterminded the legal strategy behind President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, has been officially disbarred in California. This disbarment follows the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol and the subsequent legal repercussions faced by Eastman and other attorneys involved in representing Trump.
Law
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Suspect accused of planting pipe bombs on eve of January 6 faces new charges

Brian Cole Jr. faces new felony charges related to pipe bombs placed near DNC and RNC headquarters before the January 6 Capitol attack.
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fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Former Biglaw Partner Warns There Are No 'Guardrails' Left Around Trump - And Someone Is Taking Advantage - Above the Law

Ty Cobb warns that without experienced advisors, Trump's decisions may be manipulated by bad actors, raising concerns about foreign influence on U.S. policy.
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Kash Patel's Erratic Behavior Could Cost Him His Job

Patel oversees an agency that employs roughly 38,000 people, including many who are trained to investigate and verify information that can be presented under oath in a court of law.
SF politics
#trump
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The supreme court needs to put limits on Trump's use of the pardoning power | Steven Greenhouse

Trump's pardons undermine democracy and ethics, deviating from Hamilton's vision of cautious presidential pardoning.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

JUST IN: House Democrats File Bill to Form 25th Amendment Commission to Assess Trump's Mental Fitness

Fifty House Democrats sponsored a bill to assess Trump's mental fitness under the 25th Amendment.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Trump's triumphal arch moves closer to approval after key agency meets

Trump's proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C. received initial approval from the US Commission of Fine Arts, with further design revisions expected.
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fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

Trump's Corrupt Pardon Campaign Has Somehow Hit a New Low

Trump has issued approximately 1,600 pardons during his second term, significantly more than in his first term, with no signs of slowing down.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

Rob Bonta accused Trump of potentially trying to intimidate the Supreme Court during his attendance at oral arguments in a birthright citizenship case.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Drops Wild Post About 'Militarily Imperative' Ballroom

Trump defends his ballroom project, asserting no judge can halt its construction despite legal limitations on size and funding.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The supreme court needs to put limits on Trump's use of the pardoning power | Steven Greenhouse

Trump's pardons undermine democracy and ethics, deviating from Hamilton's vision of cautious presidential pardoning.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

JUST IN: House Democrats File Bill to Form 25th Amendment Commission to Assess Trump's Mental Fitness

Fifty House Democrats sponsored a bill to assess Trump's mental fitness under the 25th Amendment.
US politics
fromemptywheel
3 days ago

Democrats Need to Solve the Tactical Problems with Impeachment before Relying on It - emptywheel

Peter Magyar demands resignations and anti-corruption measures following his victory, aiming to unlock EU funds while warning of document shredding by Viktor Orbán's team.
SF politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Trump suffers rare defeat with House Republicans

Republican leaders faced resistance on extending Section 702, resulting in a fallback to a short-term extension of the spy powers program.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Lead prosecutor on investigation into former CIA director no longer on case

A federal prosecutor has stepped down from the investigation into John Brennan due to reservations about the case's direction and implications.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Department of Justice investigating Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations

The US Department of Justice has opened an investigation into Eric Swalwell following his resignation from Congress due to multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
SF politics
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans' long-term plan US politics live

The House voted to extend Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance until April 30, despite bipartisan opposition to longer renewals.
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

For Better or for Worse, the House Is Changing the Way It Deals With Its Worst Members

Luna and Leger Fernández worked in tandem to push Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell into involuntary retirement, using social media to update the public on their progress.
SF politics
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fromEsquire
5 days ago

Once Again, Congress Has Failed to Use Its Constitutional Powers to End the President's Ridiculous War

The Senate failed to stop the president's war, highlighting Congress's ongoing inability to exercise its constitutional powers.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks 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 politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Under pressure from President Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026?

Pressure mounts on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to eliminate the filibuster for passing Trump's voting regulation agenda.
#25th-amendment
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump

House Democrats proposed a commission to assess Trump's fitness for office under the 25th Amendment amid concerns over his recent statements.
US politics
fromAxios
6 days 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.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump

House Democrats proposed a commission to assess Trump's fitness for office under the 25th Amendment amid concerns over his recent statements.
US politics
fromAxios
6 days 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days 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.'
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#donald-trump
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago
US politics

Why Forgetting About Impeachment and Moving On Is a Terrible Idea

Metabolizing Donald Trump's actions has become a damaging pastime, highlighting the need for constitutional remedies like impeachment and the 25th Amendment.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Donald Trump's lawbreaking is going to get so many people killed. He should be impeached. - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump exhibits contempt for the law, halting vital funding programs like PEPFAR and freezing domestic federal grants and loans.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Why Forgetting About Impeachment and Moving On Is a Terrible Idea

Metabolizing Donald Trump's actions has become a damaging pastime, highlighting the need for constitutional remedies like impeachment and the 25th Amendment.
Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Donald Trump's lawbreaking is going to get so many people killed. He should be impeached. - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump exhibits contempt for the law, halting vital funding programs like PEPFAR and freezing domestic federal grants and loans.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
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
#steve-bannon
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court clears the way for Bannon contempt case to be dismissed

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to dismiss the criminal case against Steve Bannon regarding his failure to testify about the Jan. 6 insurrection.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court clears the way for Bannon contempt case to be dismissed

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to dismiss the criminal case against Steve Bannon regarding his failure to testify about the Jan. 6 insurrection.
US politics
fromEsquire
2 weeks 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
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.
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Invoking the Great Task of Ensuring "the Government of the People Shall Not Perish from the Earth," Judge Moss Sentences Paul Hodgkins to Eight Months Sentence

Judge Randolph Moss just sentenced Paul Hodgkins to eight months in prison for his role in the January 6 riot. Hodgkins will face two years of probation and pay the $2,000 restitution agreed on in his plea agreement (though will not be fined). The sentence was about what I expected, and a fair sentence for someone who pled guilty first and engaged in no violence (and even tried to calm other rioters).
fromwww.npr.org
2 months 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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#jack-smith
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fromEsquire
3 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 politics
fromEsquire
3 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.
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.
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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

Capitol rioter pardoned by Trump given life sentence for molesting two children

Andrew Paul Johnson, 45, is among several January 6 defendants who have been charged with new crimes since Trump's sweeping act of clemency for Capitol rioters. On his first day back in the White House last year, Trump pardoned, commuted prison sentences for or ordered the dismissal of cases for all 1,500-plus people charged in the attack.
Washington DC
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

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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fromNew York Daily News
2 years ago

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years for Jan. 6 riot

Enrique Tarrio received a 22-year prison sentence for seditious conspiracy for orchestrating Proud Boys' efforts related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Enough is Enough': Republican Lawmakers Rip Trump Over Murder of Americans' By Federal Officers

The revolt comes in the wake of the border patrol shooting death of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who has been vilified by the Trump administration as a domestic terrorist who meant to massacre federal agents. In fact, Pretti possessed a lawful permit to carry a concealed weapon, and widely-scrutinized video has shown that he was disarmed before federal agents fired 10 shots at him as he was restrained.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Man Who Threatened Trump Charges With Trying To Kill Agents

An Oklahoma man faces federal charges for attempting to murder law enforcement officers and making online threats against President Trump and federal agents.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Man pardoned by Trump for attacking US Capitol found guilty of child abuse

Andrew Paul Johnson, a January 6 participant pardoned by Donald Trump, was found guilty of multiple child sexual abuse charges in Florida.
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