Senator in botched Jack Smith gotcha moment was warned his facts were ‘unvetted’: report Eric Schmitt’s allegation rested on an apparent mix-up between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes The Independent UK · Oct 1
Senator reveals the moment she knew viral Jack Smith gotcha was a slow-mo train wreck Sen. Amy Klobuchar tells The Independent: ‘Don't ask a question unless you know the answer’ The Independent UK · Sep 30
Jack Smith Hearing: Representative Jamie Raskin Criticises Republican Senator Over Political Stunt Jamie Raskin accused Senator Eric Schmitt of staging a political stunt after a Senate hearing dispute over whether Jack Smith attended an Atlanta Hawks or Iowa Hawkeyes game. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
MAGA Senator's Jack Smith Ambush Crashes and Burns as Katie Britt Watches in Shock Eric Schmitt's Jack Smith hearing ambush unravels after a Hawks-Hawkeyes mix-up, just hours after the senator was touted as a potential JD Vance VP pick. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
Eric Schmitt accused Jack Smith of perjury at a Senate hearing. Then Amy Klobuchar called out a glaring error in his accusation: ‘Deserves an apology’ Schmitt also called Smith a “dirtbag” We Got This Covered · Sep 30
Viral slow zoom on Katie Britt says it all as she realizes Jack Smith gotcha moment is going up in flames The exchange unravelled after Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt mistook a Caitlin Clark college basketball game in Maryland for an NBA game in Atlanta The Independent UK · Sep 30
‘You make me want to throw up’: Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing GOP senators lash out on Smith, who led criminal cases against Trump, with invective and inaccurate information The Guardian - US · Sep 29
Republican fumbles Jack Smith conspiracy theory and calls Trump prosecutor ‘dirtbag’ in testy hearing Senator Eric Schmitt erupts after his attempt to pin the special counsel at a basketball game in Atlanta backfires The Independent UK · Sep 29
Jack Smith pressed on DOJ probes — and basketball Former special counsel Jack Smith, who supervised two prosecutions of President Donald Trump over his attempt to overturn the 2020 election and retention of classified documents, defended his work before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. The hearing, which became heated at times and included an extended tangent about basketball,… Roll Call · Sep 29
Push for AI regulation mounts as talk of AI's "existential" risks go mainstream Fears of AI "killing all humans" broke into the mainstream discourse last week. But what happens as a result of the debate remains far from clear. Fortune · Sep 15
Mike Lindell challenges Minnesota GOP primary loss as state Supreme Court rejects recount bid Mike Lindell, a prominent Trump supporter, is challenging his Republican primary defeat in Minnesota. The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected his request for a broader recount of the gubernatorial primary ballots. Lindell had argued for a more extensive review of ballots cast in both parties. He plans to appeal the ruling… The Economic Times · Aug 30
Minnesota Supreme Court Kills Lindell Recount: He Asked for Wrong Legal Remedy Minnesota Supreme Court Lindell recount ruling explained: Chief Justice Hudson denied MyPillow founder Mike Lindell's petition on August 29, ruling he asked for the wrong legal remedy -- Minnesota recounts verify vote totals, not fraud claims; an election contest he never filed covers that. Lisa Demuth remains the GOP nominee… International Business Times · Aug 30
Trump-backed Mike Lindell says he’s ready to spend $1M for vote recount despite losing Minnesota gov race by 11 points Election-denying ‘My Pillow’ founder, who can’t cover court fees in Smartmatic defeat, is trying to self-fund a recount of the Minnesota primary he lost by a wide margin The Independent UK · Aug 20
Wildland firefighting bill gains steam as smoke reaches Congress Wildfire smoke drifting into Washington, D.C., from the Western U.S. and Canada this summer made it hard to ignore the national threat stronger wildfires pose to lawmakers’ constituents across the country. As a result, a bipartisan coalition led by Western lawmakers has a better shot this year at enacting legislation… Roll Call · Aug 19
Ballotpedia · Aug 14 Demuth defeats Lindell, Qualls, and four others in Republican primary for governor of Minnesota Lisa Demuth defeated six other candidates in the Republican primary for governor of Minnesota on Aug. 11. Demuth, Mike Lindell, and Kendall Qualls led in endorsements and media attention. Incumbent Tim Walz (D) did not run for re-election.
Benzinga · Aug 13 MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Refuses to Concede Minnesota GOP Primary Loss as Lisa Demuth Celebrates Victory MyPillow founder Mike Lindell refused to concede his Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary loss to state House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R-Minn.), questioning the vote count despite her decisive lead.
The Times of India · Aug 12 Minnesota, South Carolina & Wisconsin: Trump endorsement delivers mixed results in Republican primaries President Donald Trump's endorsements produced mixed results in Tuesday's Republican primaries, with his preferred candidates losing one key race, advancing to a runoff in another and securing nominations in Wisconsin.
The Guardian - US · Aug 11 Minnesota primaries could mark change of path for Democrats and Republicans From progressive and moderate to election deniers, state sees wide spectrum of candidates in test of direction for both parties
Roll Call · Aug 7 What to know about the Minnesota Senate election Senate Democrats don’t have to wait long for their next big primary test. Their race for the open seat in Minnesota has fallen along familiar lines, and Tuesday will determine whether centrist Rep. Angie Craig or the more progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan comes out ahead. Craig, who flipped a…
Roll Call · Aug 6 Farm bill rejected in partisan split over food stamp cost-sharing The Senate Agriculture Committee rejected a five-year farm bill Thursday at a contentious markup plagued by Republican absences and a Democratic rebellion over plans for imposing food stamp costs on state governments. The 10-11 vote defeating the 983-page bill marked a rare break from the bipartisan support that typically accompanies…
Reason · Jul 23 This Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Make Your Google Search Results Less Useful Regulating search results when AI is upending the industry is a fool’s errand.
Benzinga · Jul 16 Donald Trump Endorses MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota Governor, Says the ‘Pillow Man’ Will Be ‘SPECTACULAR’ President Donald Trump endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor on Wednesday, backing a longtime ally and prominent promoter of false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
The Independent UK · Jul 15 What Todd Blanche accidentally revealed about Trump during his confirmation hearing ANALYSIS: This was an absurd situation dressed up like a normal hearing, writes Holly Baxter. But some of the former Trump lawyer’s exchanges with senators were particularly eye-opening
The Guardian - US · Jul 15 Trump endorses MyPillow founder Mike Lindell in Minnesota governor’s race Republican Trump ally has spent years promoting discredited claims about 2020 election
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Trump endorses ‘MyPillow Guy’ Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor He has been one of Trump’s most outspoken supporters, echoing the president’s false claims that his 2020 election defeat to Democrat Joe Biden was fraudulent