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How will the GOP handle its Marjorie Taylor Greene problem?

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How will the GOP handle its Marjorie Taylor Greene problem?

How will the GOP handle its Marjorie Taylor Greene problem?

Marjorie Taylor Greene continues to shock and offend many Americans with her latest comments comparing life under Covid-19 to living in Nazi Germany, but will these remarks force GOP leadership to actually hold her accountable?

In this latest episode of The Point, CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains why Republicans are not likely to punish MTG anytime soon.


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NBC Ousts Ronna McDaniel , After Anchors' On-Air Rebellion. NBC Ousts Ronna McDaniel , After Anchors' On-Air Rebellion. On March 26, NBC News cut ties with former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel just days after she was hired to be a paid political analyst for the network. CNN reports that the ousting comes after intense backlash from the network's leading anchors over the decision to hire McDaniel. CNN reports that the ousting comes after intense backlash from the network's leading anchors over the decision to hire McDaniel. There is no doubt that the last several days have been difficult for the News Group. After listening to the legitimate concerns of many of you, I have decided that Ronna McDaniel will not be an NBC News contributor, Cesar Conde, NBCUniversal News Group President, via CNN. I want to personally apologize to our team members who felt we let them down. While this was a collective recommendation by some members of our leadership team, I approved it and take full responsibility for it, Cesar Conde, NBCUniversal News Group President, via CNN. Journalists and anchors at NBC and MSNBC denounced the network's decision to hire McDaniel in on-air rebukes. . Journalists and anchors at NBC and MSNBC denounced the network's decision to hire McDaniel in on-air rebukes. . NBC News’ chief political analyst, Chuck Todd, delivered biting on-air criticism of executives at NBC over the decision. NBC News’ chief political analyst, Chuck Todd, delivered biting on-air criticism of executives at NBC over the decision. There’s a reason a lot of journalists at NBC News are uncomfortable with this, Chuck Todd, NBC News’ chief political analyst, via CNN. MSNBC hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough were the next to speak out about McDaniel's hiring, expressing their hope that NBC would "reconsider its decision.". MSNBC hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough were the next to speak out about McDaniel's hiring, expressing their hope that NBC would "reconsider its decision.". To be clear, we believe NBC News should seek out conservative Republican voices to provide balance in their election coverage, but it should be conservative Republicans, not a person who used her position of power to be an anti-democracy election denier, Mika Brzezinski, MSNBC host, via CNN. To be clear, we believe NBC News should seek out conservative Republican voices to provide balance in their election coverage, but it should be conservative Republicans, not a person who used her position of power to be an anti-democracy election denier, Mika Brzezinski, MSNBC host, via CNN. Other leading network personalities to speak out against McDaniel were Nicolle Wallace and Rachel Maddow, who called the network's decision "inexplicable.". Other leading network personalities to speak out against McDaniel were Nicolle Wallace and Rachel Maddow, who called the network's decision "inexplicable."

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Trump’s Civil Fraud Judgement Bond Is Reduced to $175 Million [Video]

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Trump’s Civil Fraud Judgement Bond , Is Reduced to $175 Million. On March 25, a New York appeals court told Donald Trump that if he can pay $175 million within 10 days. collection of his $454 million civil fraud judgement will be paused, AP reports. . The payment would also stop the state from seizing any of Trump's assets during the appeals process. . A previous ruling that Trump and his sons, Eric and Donald Trump Jr., couldn't serve in corporate leadership for a number of years was also reversed. . The order, a significant victory for the former president, came just before Attorney General Letitia James was about to begin the process of collecting the judgement, AP reports. . The order, a significant victory for the former president, came just before Attorney General Letitia James was about to begin the process of collecting the judgement, AP reports. . The presumptive Republican presidential nominee praised the ruling and criticized Judge Arthur Engoron's initial ruling. What he’s done is such a disservice and should never be allowed to happen again, Donald Trump, via statement. So I greatly respect the decision of the Appellate Division, and I’ll post either $175 billion in cash or bonds for security or whatever is necessary, very quickly, within the 10 days. , Donald Trump, via statement. And I thank the Appellate Division for acting quickly, but Judge Engoron is a disgrace to this country, and this should not be allowed to happen, Donald Trump, via statement. However, James' office points out that the judgement still stands, even if collection is paused. . Donald Trump is still facing accountability for his staggering fraud, Letitia James' office, via statement

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16 Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration , for Pausing Liquid Natural Gas Exports. The lawsuit was filed on March 21. The states claim that the Biden administration does not have the authority to deny "federal permits for new liquid natural gas (LNG) exports," 'The Hill' reports. . The 16 attorneys general also allege that the pause goes against Congress. This ban disregards statutory mandates, flouts the normal regulatory process, upends the industry, disrupts Plaintiffs’ economies, and subverts our constitutional structure, Via lawsuit. These unlawful actions leave Plaintiffs with no choice but to once more turn to the courts to enforce the law, Via lawsuit. The suit goes on to allege that the ban is motivated by politics and comes "in the midst of an election year, and after a sustained pressure campaign from billionaire conglomerates, celebrities, ‘influencers,’ and banks.". The timing of the decision, in an election year, raises the likelihood that political motivations drove the action, House Oversight Committee Republicans, in a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. LNG, which is often considered to be "a bridge between coal and renewables," was first pushed by the Obama administration. LNG, which is often considered to be "a bridge between coal and renewables," was first pushed by the Obama administration. President Biden's pause on permits signifies a stark contrast from his predecessor. In February, the House passed a bill that would strip the White House of its LNG permit authority

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In Louisiana's presidential primary on Saturday (Mar 23), both US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump secured victories, further solidifying their positions after securing their respective party nominations. With no races hanging in the balance, the outcome merely reaffirmed their dominance over their major competitors. Biden collected the 48 delegates up for grabs for Democrats, and former President Donald Trump collected the 47 delegates for Republicans. #Biden #Trump #LouisianaPrimary #PresidentialElection #ElectionVictory #PartyNominations #USPolitics #DemocraticParty #RepublicanParty #PoliticalContest #PrimaryElection #ElectionResults #CampaignTrail #PresidentialNominees #VoteCount #PoliticalLeadership #VictorySpeech #PoliticalMilestones #PoliticalSuccess #DemocraticProcess ~PR.152~ED.101~

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