Republicans slam FBI search of Trump’s home; Democrats cautious Republicans rally in defence of former president and condemn the FBI search as Democrats say no one is above the law. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2022
Stephen Colbert: ‘Our children may not be doomed to a fiery hellscape’ Late-night hosts discuss the climate change bill passed by Senate Democrats and Trump reportedly asking his staff to be more like Hitler’s generals The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2022
Trump flushed ripped-up papers down the toilets after all, photos reveal: book Former President Donald Trump appears to have flushed ripped-up government documents down the toilet after all, new photos revealed on Monday. Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022
News briefs Trump did flush ripped-up papers down the toilets, photos in upcoming book reveal Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022
Everything we know about Trump’s flushed documents Unpacking one of the weirdest stories of the Trump White House The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022
Trump did flush ripped-up papers down the toilets, photos in upcoming book reveal Former President Donald Trump appears to have flushed ripped-up government documents down the toilet after all, new photos revealed on Monday. Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022
Photos: Trump docs flushed down toilet Photos obtained by NYT reporter Maggie Haberman show Trump's flushed notes — including one naming Elise Stefanik Salon · Aug 8, 2022
House GOP deletes tweet attacking Jan 6 witness who works as Republican staffer ‘The House GOP account has deleted the tweet attacking Sarah Matthews, tonight’s witness, who works for the House GOP’ The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022
New York’s 23rd Congressional District Republican primary features former gubernatorial nominee, state party chairman Nicholas A. Langworthy and Carl Paladino are running in New York’s 23rd Congressional District Republican primary on August 23, 2022. Ballotpedia · Jul 14, 2022
How Elise Stefanik rose from moderate Republican to Maga star The New York congresswoman’s political profile has shifted dramatically as she has surged to prominence in Washington The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2022
The first Gen Z candidates are running for Congress — and running against compromise As the first few Gen Z candidates navigate runs for Congress, questions remain over how coming of age during intense national political division will shape Gen Z candidates' approach to politics. WEKU · Jul 6, 2022
At the Races: Not too pumped - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Jun 23, 2022
Live updates | Supreme Court strikes down NY gun law Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling on a New York gun law requiring people to demonstrate a particular need for carrying a gun in order to get a license to carry one in public has no immediate impact on other laws, including rules on background checks and age requirements for gun purchases The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022
Comedian zeroes in on the ‘dark’ humor of US politics, GOP leaders with satirical websites Writer and creator Toby Morton, 51, never really focused on politics in his work, he tells Sheila Flynn. But the ‘insanity’ of the past few years gave him the idea to make satirical sites for high-profile Republicans – drawing the ire (or subscription) of their camps The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022
WEKU · Jun 20, 2022 Elise Stefanik's defense of Trump around Jan. 6 clouds her pro-democracy work abroad Rep. Elise Stefanik's outspoken defense of Donald Trump after Jan. 6 has roiled a pro-democracy group funded by Congress where she's a board member. Some staff members are sharing their concerns.
Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2022 Trump knew there was no election fraud: Jan 6 panel – a timeline In second hearing this month, congressional committee highlights that advisers told Trump fraud allegations were false.
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022 GOP candidate says ‘Hitler is the kind of leader we need today’ ‘Any implication that I support Hitler or any of the sick and disgusting actions of the Nazi regime is a new low for the media’
Tribune News Service · Jun 10, 2022 NY Republican congressional candidate Carl Paladino says Hitler is the ‘kind of leader we need today’ ALBANY, N.Y. — An upstate congressional candidate with a long history of controversial remarks is once again in hot water after saying that Adolf Hitler is “the kind of leader we need today.”
Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2022 US Jan 6 committee hearing focuses on Trump – A timeline Trump ‘summoned rioters’, lit flame of attack on Capitol and failed to stop it, says committee vice-chair Liz Cheney.
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022 Paladino: Saying Hitler 'kind of leader we need' was mistake New York congressional candidate Carl Paladino says he was wrong to invoke Adolf Hitler when he said in an interview last year that he was “the kind of leader we need today” because of his ability to rally crowds
Salon · Jun 9, 2022 Stefanik-backed GOPer praises Hitler Carl Paladino, who is running for Congress, also shared post suggesting Uvalde and Buffalo shootings were fake
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 9, 2022 Liz Cheney’s truth-telling about the Trumpified GOP Cheney has made it clear what this is about — her love for this “incredible jewel, this incredible blessing of a country.” It’s about the “danger of this moment.” It’s about her reverence for the Constitution.
The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2022 Republican media blitz aims to discredit Capitol attack hearings Trump loyalists to flood airwaves with claims inquiry lacks legitimacy, indicating their concern, pundits say
Axios · Jun 9, 2022 4 things to watch in the GOP's defense against the Jan. 6 hearing House Republicans launched their counterprogramming blitz in earnest this morning.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 NY House candidate posts about mass shooting conspiracies A New York Republican running to represent a congressional district that includes suburbs of Buffalo, New York, shared and deleted a conspiracy-laden Facebook post suggesting a racist mass shooting in Buffalo and other mass killings were part of a plot to take away people’s guns