Acosta on GOP violence and threats: Where is the accountability?
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Acosta on GOP violence and threats: Where is the accountability?
CNN’s Jim Acosta reacts to the indictment of former Trump adviser Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress and criticizes members of the GOP for refusing to denounce political threats and violence from the far right.
US Supreme Court Rules on , Campaign Loan Repayment Limits, , a Victory for Sen. Ted Cruz.
NBC News reports the
United States Supreme Court ...
... nixed federal restrictions on political candidates who self-finance their campaigns.
The ruling is a win for Senator Ted Cruz,
the Republican from Texas who
challenged the restrictions.
Ruling 6-3, the court says the law,
enacted in 2002, was a direct violation
of a candidate's free expression.
The U.S. Supreme Court said as
money buys candidates the ability
to spread their message.
limiting a candidate's expenses
implicates the First Amendment.
According to NBC News, Cruz self-financed $260,000 for his re-election campaign in 2018.
The senator went above financial campaign limits to trigger a Supreme Court response.
US Chief Justice John Roberts said such limits
on self-financing increased the risk that
candidates wouldn't be repaid if they
loaned their campaigns too much.
That risk in turn may deter
some candidates from loaning
money to their campaigns when
they otherwise would, reducing
the amount of political speech, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts,
writing for the court's majority, via NBC News
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Texas Supreme Court Rules , State Can Investigate Parents
of Trans Kids.
The ruling by the Texas Supreme Court was handed down on May 13.
It overrules the injunction of a lower court that disallowed state officials to investigate parents for child abuse who allow gender-affirming care for their trans kids.
Republican TX Governor Greg Abbott had issued
a directive on Feb. 22 that equated
"sex change procedures" to "child abuse.".
Furthermore, his office ordered the Texas Department
of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)...
... to "investigate the parents of a child who is subjected to these abusive gender-transitioning procedures." .
I hereby direct [DFPS] to conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of any reported instances of these abusive procedures in the state of Texas, ACLU of Texas, via NPR News.
The Texas Supreme Court's ruling was unanimous and surely to be contentious.
While it
overrules the injunction
placed upon Abbott's order, .
it also states that child welfare agencies are
"not compelled" to follow the views of Abbott or his
Attorney General, Ken Paxton.
Just as the governor lacks authority to issue a binding 'directive' to DFPS, the court of appeals lacks authority to afford statewide relief to nonparties, Texas Supreme Court, via NPR News.
In responding to the ruling, advocacy groups seemed to recognize the nuances of how the court responded.
Denying healthcare to trans kids is life-threatening, ACLU of Texas, via NPR News.
Multiple court rulings have now made clear that enforcement of this policy causes harm to youth and their families, ACLU of Texas, via NPR News.
According to NPR,
Gov. Abbott's order has
caused some families who
support their trans children
to leave Texas
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Rand Paul Delays Senate Vote , on US Aid to Ukraine .
Rand Paul Delays Senate Vote , on US Aid to Ukraine .
CBS News reports Paul has stalled an additional $40 billion in U.S. aid for Ukraine to assist in the fight against Russian invaders.
The Republican KY senator was the lone holdout in the Senate vote to approve the aid, which requires unanimous consensus.
No matter how sympathetic the cause, my oath of office is to the national security of the United States of America, Sen. Rand Paul, (R-KY), via CBS News.
We cannot save Ukraine by dooming the U.S. economy, Sen. Rand Paul, (R-KY), via CBS News.
Though Paul is calling for an
inspector general to analyze the spending, passage of the bill is expected.
Senate leaders on both sides of the aisle criticized Paul's move.
It's clear from the junior senator from Kentucky's remarks, he doesn't want to aid Ukraine, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, (D-NY), via CBS News.
All he will accomplish with his actions here today is to delay that aid, not to stop it, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, (D-NY), via CBS News.
They're only asking for the resources they need to defend themselves against this deranged invasion. And they need this help right now, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R-KY), via CBS News.
It bears directly on America's national security and vital interests that Russia's naked aggression not succeed and carries significant costs, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R-KY), via CBS News.
Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated in an interview that oversight of the bill "is critical" and is already included in its language.
That's why the package already includes millions of dollars
to support additional
oversight measures, Jen Psaki, Former White House Press Secretary, via CBS News.
... including additional funding for existing inspectors general and we encourage all senators to promptly pass the bill as it stands, we feel what's in
there [is] sufficient, Jen Psaki, Former White House Press Secretary, via CBS News
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Jan 6
Panel Subpoenas , House Minority
Leader McCarthy, , 4 Other GOP Reps.
The five subpoenaed Representatives had all declined a voluntary meeting with the
House special committee. .
In addition to
House Minority Leader
Kevin McCarthy.
the Jan. 6 panel also subpoenaed
PA Rep. Scott Perry.
OH Rep. Jim Jordan.
AZ Rep. Andy Biggs ...
... and AL Rep. Mo Brooks.
It is rare for a House committee to issue subpoenas against its own members.
The Special House Committee will hold
public hearings in June pertaining to the
U.S. Capitol riots that occurred on Jan. 6.
In a statement confirming
the subpoenas, democratic
MS Rep. Bennie Thompson
explained the panel's decision.
The select committee has learned that several of our colleagues have information relevant to our investigation into the attack on Jan. 6 and the events leading
up to it. , Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS),
via 'The New York Times'.
Before we hold our hearings next month, we wished to provide members the opportunity to discuss these matters with the committee voluntarily. , Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS),
via 'The New York Times'.
Regrettably, the individuals receiving subpoenas today have refused and we’re forced to take this step to help ensure the committee uncovers facts concerning Jan. 6, Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS),
via 'The New York Times'.
The subpoenas come after weeks of research and internal debate among committee members as to whether the action was necessary.
Minority Leader McCarthy is said to have consulted with counsel as to how to fight the subpoena.
The panel reportedly wishes to question McCarthy about his post-Jan. 6 conversations concerning former President Donald Trump
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Trump-Backed
Candidate JD Vance , Wins Ohio GOP Senate Primary.
Trump-Backed
Candidate JD Vance , Wins Ohio GOP Senate Primary.
The author of 'Hillbilly Elegy' won the
OH GOP Senate Primary on May 3.
The author of 'Hillbilly Elegy' won the
OH GOP Senate Primary on May 3.
Vance trailed in the polls for much of the race.
It was not until former President
Donald Trump endorsed the candidate
that he began to take the lead.
It was not until former President
Donald Trump endorsed the candidate
that he began to take the lead.
[Trump's endorsement] propelled [Vance] into a commanding first place finish, Trump Spokesperson, via AP .
Vance was once an outspoken critic of Trump, but stated he was wrong after receiving Trump's endorsement.
The OH primary is widely seen as an
indicator of the scale of Trump's influence
on the Republican party.
Now this campaign, I really think, was a referendum on what kind of a Republican Party we want, and what kind of a country we want, J.D. Vance, OH GOP Senate Primary Winner, via AP .
The primary was marked by extremes, with the GOP candidates coming close to physical attacks during the debate.
The primary was marked by extremes, with the GOP candidates coming close to physical attacks during the debate.
Vance will face Rep. Tim Ryan, (D-OH),
in the general election, in which the
GOP candidate is favored. .
Vance will face Rep. Tim Ryan, (D-OH),
in the general election, in which the
GOP candidate is favored. .
I am absolutely in my bones certain that we can do this if we come together, and it’s not about finding our differences. It’s not about hate, Tim Ryan, Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate OH, via AP .
OH Democratic strategists acknowledge that their chances of winning the election are slim, but say the possibility remains.
By all rights, history tells us that the Democrats are going to lose control of the House, Dale Butland, OH Democratic Strategist, via AP .
By all rights, we should lose control of the Senate, too. , Dale Butland, OH Democratic Strategist, via AP .
However, the only thing that could save us is if the Republicans nominate a bunch
of far-right crazies that are unacceptable in a
general election, Dale Butland, OH Democratic Strategist, via AP
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If Trump Wins 2024 Election, , Fauci Says He’s Leaving the White House.
Fox News reports that in
a recent interview with CNN, .
Fauci was asked if he would remain the White House's chief medical adviser should former President
Donald Trump be appointed to office again in 2024.
Fauci was asked if he would remain the White House's chief medical adviser should former President
Donald Trump be appointed to office again in 2024.
He reportedly laughed and said "no.".
If you look at the history of what the response was during the administration,
I think, you know, at best, you can say it wasn’t optimal. And I think just, history will speak for itself about that, Dr. Anthony Fauci, via interview with CNN, as reported by Fox News.
Trump and Fauci repeatedly butted heads amid the government's fight against COVID.
People are tired of hearing Fauci and all these idiots, these people. Every time he goes on TV, there's a bomb, but there's a bigger bomb if you fire him, Donald Trump, via an October 2020 campaign conference call,
as reported by Fox News.
While Trump has not publicly
announced a 2024 presidential bid.
he's been hosting rallies across America and teasing he'll throw his hat into the ring once more.
he's been hosting rallies across America and teasing he'll throw his hat into the ring once more.
While speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference at the beginning of the year, .
he alluded to running for office by referencing the Democratic Party's slim chances of victory.
They're going to find out the hard way starting Nov. 8 and even more so starting November 2024, Donald Trump, at the Conservative Political Action Conference
in February, via Fox News
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