A piece in the New York Times goes back to reminds people that a former Republican Speaker of the US House of Representives started the 'zero-sum' brand of politics we may come to witness going forward in the majority led US House with Rep. Kevin McCarthy as the new … [Read more...] about The House Speaker slugfest….It was born with Newt Gingrich….
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Ukraine Update…304 days into the Russian move on the Ukraine…Armored Combat Vehicle’s
Ukraine President Zelensky calls now House Speaker McCarthy to congratulate .... Russia is going to draft almost a half million more troops? Ukraine troops are getting training on their coming Patriot missiles... The Ukraine military is ecstatic at getting new more … [Read more...] about Ukraine Update…304 days into the Russian move on the Ukraine…Armored Combat Vehicle’s
President Biden and Senate Democrats ARE hiring Federal judges….
Lot's of them..... The Law is NOT supposed to be political.... But lets face it.... They ARE to some extent.... As of Dec. 23, 94 of Biden’s nominees have been confirmed to district and appellate courts — compared to 83 at this point in Trump’s presidency. And there are … [Read more...] about President Biden and Senate Democrats ARE hiring Federal judges….
A Virgina teacher was shot by a 6 year old in a classroom….
Police say this was NOT a accident..... A 6-year-old boy shot and wounded an elementary school teacher Friday in Newport News, Va., in a classroom with other pupils present, authorities said. The female teacher, whose name was not disclosed, was shot with a handgun at … [Read more...] about A Virgina teacher was shot by a 6 year old in a classroom….
California Rep. MCarthy get’s the House Speaker job on the 15 try…..
It never was in doubt .... The holdout Freedom Caucus Rightwingnuts made the guy twist and turn.... Working the job is gonna be interesting .... The report is he made a LOT of promises... We'll see what he can stick to..... Governing will be a balancing act between … [Read more...] about California Rep. MCarthy get’s the House Speaker job on the 15 try…..
Donald Trump ain’t getting away from the NY Attorney General’s Suit…..
Nope.... So far? Attorney General Tish James is running circles around the ex-President, the Real Estate guy's effort's to dodge the civil suit alleging he and his family 'cooked the books' on their assets to avoid scrutiny by banks, investors and maybe even the state and … [Read more...] about Donald Trump ain’t getting away from the NY Attorney General’s Suit…..
Ukraine Update…303 days into the Russian move on the Ukraine…Cease fire?
Ukraine.... What Russia ceasefire? Biden's weekly military aid pacakage for the Ukraine is #2.8 Billion.... The Ukraine says it does not need to draft people for its military..... Here’s what we know: Fighting in Ukraine continued despite a unilateral 36-hour … [Read more...] about Ukraine Update…303 days into the Russian move on the Ukraine…Cease fire?
Idaho Supreme Court upholds strict abortion ban’s….
South Carolina's State Supreme Court just backed away from such a strict view .... The Idaho Supreme Court upheld multiple state laws prohibiting abortion in the state on Thursday, ruling that there is no implicit right to abortion in the state’s constitution. In a 3-2 … [Read more...] about Idaho Supreme Court upholds strict abortion ban’s….