Right-Wing Florida Confab Rips Swastika-Waving Neo-Nazis, Gov. DeSantis Keeps Mum
Speakers inside praised “Christian nationalism” (Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene) and bashed ugly women who shouldn’t worry about being impregnated (Matt Gaetz).
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Jan. 6 Panel May Consider Subpoena For Ginni Thomas, Rep. Liz Cheney Reveals
“It’s very important for us to speak with her,” said Cheney, referring to Thomas’ pressure on officials to upend the presidential election.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Says GOP ‘Should Be Christian Nationalists’ Party
The Georgia congresswoman said the Republican Party should conform to Christianity to make it easier to identify with and sway Christian voters.
Biden Improves ‘Significantly,’ Throat Still Sore From COVID
President Joe Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, says Biden continues to “improve significantly” despite a lingering sore throat.
“I Don’t Want to Say the Election Is Over”: Video Outtakes Show Trump Refused to Admit Loss on Jan. 7
The January 6 committee aired never-before-seen outtakes of President Trump’s speech on January 7, one day after the insurrection. He is seen initially reading a script that read “this election is now over. Congress has certified the results.” But Trump insisted on changing the script. “I don’t want to say the election is over,” Trump says in the video. “I just want to say Congress has certified the results, without saying the election is over.
Pence’s Secret Service Team Feared for Their Lives as Trump Egged On Mob to Target VP on Jan. 6
During their eighth and final hearing until the fall, the January 6 House select committee aired new testimony from an anonymous national security official detailing how Mike Pence’s Secret Service agents feared for their lives during the breach of the Capitol. “There were calls to say goodbye to family members,” said the anonymous official. Despite knowledge of the growing mob, Trump decided to publish a tweet at 2:24 p.m.
187 Minutes: Jan. 6 Hearing Examines Trump’s Refusal to Urge Mob to Stop Violent Attack on Capitol
The House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol held a primetime hearing on Thursday night focused on former President Donald Trump’s refusal to take action as his supporters attacked the Capitol on January 6. Lawmakers dissected the three-hour period on January 6 after Trump urged his supporters to march to the Capitol and “fight like hell.
“Morons”: George Monbiot Compares PM Race to Viral British TV News Clip Questioning Climate Science
Following the resignation of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Finance Minister Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss have advanced to a runoff to succeed Johnson as Conservative leader, which would also make them prime minister. Both candidates would be “utterly devastating” for the U.K., says Guardian columnist George Monbiot. “What these people have to do to become prime minister is really to appeal to the worst instincts of humanity.
‘Lost’ Creator Snaps Back At Mehmet Oz Meme Attacking Senate Rival John Fetterman
“If you actually WATCHED ‘Lost,’ you’d know not to f**k with the bald guy,” slammed Damon Lindelof.
Josh Hawley’s Home State Newspaper Chides Him As ‘Laughingstock’
Hawley’s been widely ridiculed since video showed him fleeing Capitol rioters not long after saluting them.
Matt Gaetz: Women Who ‘Look Like A Thumb’ Shouldn’t Gripe About Abortion Rights
The U.S. congressman is being blasted for his overtly misogynistic speech at a conservative student summit.
Ted Cruz Makes Crass Crack About Gender Pronouns, Met With Cheers
The senator’s crude remark came during his speech at a conservative student conference on Friday.
Speaker Pelosi Declines To Comment On Super PAC Spending In Michigan Primary
Rep. Andy Levin (D) has called on Rep. Haley Stevens (D) to reject the support of a pro-Israel group that also supports Republicans.
“Morons”: George Monbiot Compares PM Race to Viral British TV News Clip Questioning Climate Science
Following the resignation of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Finance Minister Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss have advanced to a runoff to succeed Johnson as Conservative leader, which would also make them prime minister. Both candidates would be “utterly devastating” for the U.K., says Guardian columnist George Monbiot. “What these people have to do to become prime minister is really to appeal to the worst instincts of humanity.
Steve Bannon ‘Drank His Own Kool-Aid,’ Now Choking On His Takedown: Author
The “idea that he’d be allowed to skate, wouldn’t have to face any accountability for spurning a subpoena, it defies reason,” but he believed it, said Joshua Green.
Trump’s Justice Department Ally Hit With Ethics Charges Over Plot To Toss 2020 Vote
The DOJ official, Jeffrey Clark, wanted to send a letter that then-White House counsel Pat Cipollone called a “murder-suicide pact” claiming election fraud.
Steve Bannon’s Contempt Conviction Hailed By Jan. 6 Committee
The longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been convicted of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the Jan. 6 committee.
With Oprah’s Backing, Wes Moore Triumphs In Maryland Democratic Primary For Governor
Moore, who weathered attacks on his biography, will be favored to win in November.
We’re Not Stupid: Twitter Users Agog Melania Trump Says She Was Clueless On Jan. 6
Critics just aren’t buying her claim that she was too busy taking White House inventory to notice her husband’s supporters were storming the Capitol.
“I Don’t Want to Say the Election Is Over”: Video Outtakes Show Trump Refused to Admit Loss on Jan. 7
The January 6 committee aired never-before-seen outtakes of President Trump’s speech on January 7, one day after the insurrection. He is seen initially reading a script that read “this election is now over. Congress has certified the results.” But Trump insisted on changing the script. “I don’t want to say the election is over,” Trump says in the video. “I just want to say Congress has certified the results, without saying the election is over.
Pence’s Secret Service Team Feared for Their Lives as Trump Egged On Mob to Target VP on Jan. 6
During their eighth and final hearing until the fall, the January 6 House select committee aired new testimony from an anonymous national security official detailing how Mike Pence’s Secret Service agents feared for their lives during the breach of the Capitol. “There were calls to say goodbye to family members,” said the anonymous official. Despite knowledge of the growing mob, Trump decided to publish a tweet at 2:24 p.m.
187 Minutes: Jan. 6 Hearing Examines Trump’s Refusal to Urge Mob to Stop Violent Attack on Capitol
The House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol held a primetime hearing on Thursday night focused on former President Donald Trump’s refusal to take action as his supporters attacked the Capitol on January 6. Lawmakers dissected the three-hour period on January 6 after Trump urged his supporters to march to the Capitol and “fight like hell.
Clip Of Sen. Josh Hawley Running From Jan. 6 Rioters Gets The Treatment On Twitter
“Chariots of Fire,” the Benny Hill theme and Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” all made the list.
Jared Kushner Said He Was About To Shower When McCarthy Called About Jan. 6 Riot
Trump’s son-in-law and adviser testified he was preparing to shower as the U.S. Capitol was being overrun and the House GOP leader asked for his help.
GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin Attacked During NY Gubernatorial Campaign Event
The suspected attacker was quickly apprehended by people at the campaign event. Zeldin was reportedly not injured during the brief confrontation.
Video Shows Josh Hawley Fleeing The Jan. 6 Rioters He Had Just Saluted
During a prime-time hearing, the House select committee investigating the insurrection showed footage of the senator running out of the U.S. Capitol.
Stunning New Video Shows Trump Day After Capitol Riot: ‘I Don’t Want To Say The Election Is Over’
A clip of the video was shown during the latest hearing of the Jan. 6 committee.
“Morons”: George Monbiot Compares PM Race to Viral British TV News Clip Questioning Climate Science
Following the resignation of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Finance Minister Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss have advanced to a runoff to succeed Johnson as Conservative leader, which would also make them prime minister. Both candidates would be “utterly devastating” for the U.K., says Guardian columnist George Monbiot. “What these people have to do to become prime minister is really to appeal to the worst instincts of humanity.
Paper Straws Are Not Enough. Only “System Change” Can Halt Climate Crisis, Says George Monbiot
A massive heat wave has scorched much of Europe this week, with the U.K. shattering its record for highest temperature ever recorded Tuesday. We’re joined by author and environmental activist George Monbiot, whose latest column for The Guardian is headlined “This heatwave has eviscerated the idea that small changes can tackle extreme weather.
“It’s Already Happening”: Ugandan Activist Vanessa Nakate on Deadly Climate Crisis in Africa
As heat waves scorch much of the globe, we look at who bears the brunt of the climate emergency and go to Kampala, Uganda, to speak with climate justice activist Vanessa Nakate. “The climate crisis has been here. It has been impacting the lives of so many people on the African continent, which is responsible for less than 4% of the global emissions,” says Nakate.