He's the fourth sweepstakes winner from the Republican US House members.... Johnson (R-La) gets tapped after Rep. Tom Emmber (R-Mn) was the choice but realized he couldn't get to 217 members votes actually get the Speaker's spot... Johnson is NOT a lock for the entire … [Read more...] about Rep Mike Johnson is new GOP House Speaker choice….
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Mark Meadows cuts a Federal plea deal
Mark Meadows Granted Immunity for Testimony “Former President Donald Trump’s final chief of staff in the White House, Mark Meadows, has spoken with special counsel Jack Smith’s team at least three times this year, including once before a federal grand jury, which came … [Read more...] about Mark Meadows cuts a Federal plea deal
Fourth Georgia Trump criminal fraud case person plea’s out…. Fliping on Trump…..
Attorney Jenna Ellis tearfully addressed the judge this morning..... She will testify, if called to, about making false statements about election fraud in Georgia.... Fulton County DA Fani Willis started at 19 being charged .... We KNEW THAT would NOT be the final … [Read more...] about Fourth Georgia Trump criminal fraud case person plea’s out…. Fliping on Trump…..
The hostage families and Netahyahu…
They are NOT a happy group..... Their Prime Minister comnes across strong in the media.... But his family is NOT captive.... And YES this IS a weakness that Hamas IS exploding.... Some in Israel are looking to the American President Biden to get theirs back ....Not … [Read more...] about The hostage families and Netahyahu…
Obama on the Hamas/Israel Conflict….
The ex-President weigh's in on his view's on the situation..... Former President Obama issued a new statement Monday on the ongoing violence taking place in Israel and Gaza as the death toll continues to tick up. In a lengthy statement, Obama again condemned the deadly … [Read more...] about Obama on the Hamas/Israel Conflict….
Eight Republican House Speaker sweepstakes contestants presented themselves….
To other Republican House caucus members...... The House is hearing from eight candidates for the gavel as it approaches a full three weeks without a Speaker. Two Speaker nominees have dropped out of the race after it became clear they would be unable to get 217 votes on … [Read more...] about Eight Republican House Speaker sweepstakes contestants presented themselves….
A Trump second term would have him looking to pull America out of NATO….
He wanted out during his time as President.... He was talked out of it.... A second try would be a harder push to have members 'buy' US presence.... Remember ? Russian President Putin is NOT a enemy to him.... Donald Trump wanted to pull the United States out of NATO … [Read more...] about A Trump second term would have him looking to pull America out of NATO….
The Four US House Republican groups….
Nate Cohen ove at the NY Times looks at the quest for House Speaker and the differnt House GOP power groups.... The Jordan loyalist right wing (~ 40%) No matter how you cut it, around 40 percent of Republicans backed Mr. Jordan at every stage. They backed him against a … [Read more...] about The Four US House Republican groups….