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As the 6 January committee prepares for a summer of what promise to be shocking and disturbing hearings about the Capitol riot, Donald Trump has laid into committee member Liz Cheney, claiming that she has taken her topposition to him to extremes.
In an interview with The Washington Post, he called her a “crazed lunatic.” The committee’s first public hearing since last year is set for 9 June.
Meanwhile, Enrique Tarroio, a former leader of the Proud Boys and one of the key figures in the many 6 January-related cases underway, is appearing in a virtual court hearing. He is seeking release from pre-trial detention while he awaits trial on conspiracy charges related to the Capitol attack.
Elsewhere, a report from an inspector general with the US Department of Defense has found that the ex-president’s administration unlawfully retaliated against a whistleblower who sounded alarms about his dealings with Ukraine that led to his first impeachment.
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Key points Trump administration unlawfully retaliated against whistleblower, probe finds Ex-president’s endorsee Dr Oz thanks Hannity for campaign advice DoJ asks Jan 6 committee for transcripts in relation to criminal investigation Trump agrees to limit Twitter engagement
Show latest update 1652940600 ICYMI: Is this the end of Madison Cawthorn’s political career?
Less than 24 hours after results in the GOP congressional primary for North Carolina’s 11th district showed the incumbent Trump-endorsed congressman losing definitively, it appears Madison Cawthorn is winding down any plans to get back into office after he finishes his current term.
His Making A Difference In Service to Our Nation (or MADISON) leadership PAC has filed its termination with the Federal Election Commission, less than 24 hours after results rolled in, according to Business Insider.
The Trump-backed candidate and once-ascendent young Republican in Congress conceded his loss to Chuck Edwards for the Republican nomination in the race.
Alex Woodward 19 May 2022 07:10
1652936400 Garland meets with Supreme Court officials over “security needs” of justices
US Attorney General Merrick Garland held a meeting with officials from the Justice Department and Supreme Court officials “to discuss the security needs of Justices and the Court since the unauthorized release” of a draft opinion that could overturn the landmark ruling from Roe v Wade, according to an announcement from the Justice Department on Wednesday.
The US Marshals Service has “accelerated the provision of around-the-clock security at the homes of all Justices, among other actions” and officials discussed ways to “enhance coordination, intelligence sharing, and technical support as it relates to judicial security.”
“The rise of violence and unlawful threats of violence directed at those who serve the public is unacceptable and dangerous to our democracy,” according to Mr Garland. “I want to be clear: while people vote, argue, and debate in a democracy, we must not – we cannot – allow violence or unlawful threats of violence to permeate our national life. The Justice Department will not tolerate violence or threats of violence against judges or any other public servants at work, home, or any other location.”
The meeting came after demonstrations outside the homes of conservative justices who have joined the opinion to end constitutional protections for abortion care, which is likely to trigger laws banning the procedure outright in more than a dozen states.
Alex Woodward 19 May 2022 06:00
1652932800 Justice Department expands indictment of Trump ally accused of illegally lobbying White House for UAE
The US Department of Justice has updated its indictment against Thomas Barrack, a Trump ally and chair on his inauguration committee who is alleged to have sought investments from United Arab Emirates while illegally lobbying the administration on its behalf.
This week, federal prosecutors replaced an initial charging document with a 55-page superseding indictment that details how the billionaire allegedly relied on his proximity to the Trump universe to facilitate his dealings with the UAE.
Prosecutors allege that he sought money from the UAE for an investment fund to elecate the Trump agenda and “garner political credibility for its contributions” of the administrations policies, according an aide to Mr Barrck included in the indictment.
The fund would make money by “sourcing, financing, operationally improving and harvesting assets” in areas that would “benefit the most” from Trump being in office, according to the filing.
Alex Woodward 19 May 2022 05:00
1652929855 Trump administration unlawfully punished impeachment whistleblower, report finds
Several Trump-era administration officials unlawfully retaliated against a whistleblower on the National Security Council who raised concerns about Trump’s call with Volodymyr Zelensky that was central to his first impeachment.
Trump administration unlawfully punished impeachment whistleblower, report finds ‘We found, based on a preponderance of the evidence, that the Complainant was the subject of unfavorable personnel actions from administration officials’
Alex Woodward 19 May 2022 04:10
1652925655 From Madison Cawthorn to Dr Oz, who really won and lost on Trump’s big primary night
From The Independent’s Eric Garcia:
Trump saw many of his preferred candidates triumph in Pennsylvania and North Carolina while others flopped or are in races that are too tight to call; we can expect plenty of arguments about who triumphed and who truly lost.
It’s clear that while Trump’s endorsement helps, it isn’t a guarantee.
Who really won and lost on Trump’s big primary night? It’s clear that while Trump’s endorsement helps, it isn’t a guarantee
Alex Woodward 19 May 2022 03:00
1652922655 A ‘bat****’ bill shows how far Louisiana lawmakers will push an anti-abortion agenda
With the end of Roe v Wade in sight, Republican legislators emboldened by the loss of federal protections for abortion care are eying severe restrictions on abortion access and criminalising physicians – and patients – while millions of vulnerable Americans’ lives and families are at stake.
One bill in Louisiana proposed charging patients with homicide.
A ‘bat****’ bill shows how far states could push their anti-abortion agenda Patients and providers in the state are already navigating some of the most severe restrictions in the US, Alex Woodward reports
Alex Woodward 19 May 2022 02:10
1652918455 Kinzinger: Cawthorn’s loss is ‘good for the country'
Illinois Republican congressman and Trump critic called the loss of the former president’s pick in North Carolina “good for the country.”
“It’s good for the party. It’s good for the 11th District of North Carolina,” he told CNN.
“DC has become kind of a growing ground for people that are just more interested in fame than governing, that are more interested in becoming famous than in actually doing the really serious work, at a time when we have a lot of challenges here at home and a lot of challenges overseas.”
Kinzinger is notably not running for re-election. He joins Liz Cheney as the only two Republican House members on the congressional committee investigating the Capitol attack. Both of them are routinely attacked by far-right members of their party.
Alex Woodward 19 May 2022 01:00
1652914845 Elon Musk predicts Democrat ‘dirty tricks campaign’ against him after switching his vote to Republican
Elon Musk has long shied away from partisan affiliation, often describing himself as a centrist who leans liberal on social issues and conservative on economic issues.
Now the world’s wealthiest person is going to “vote Republican” – though it’s unclear what that means, or for which candidates in what races – as he describes a presidential administration as rudderless and “captured” by labour unions, which he opposes.
Elon Musk predicts Democrat ‘dirty tricks’ after switching his vote to Republican The tycoon described Democrats as ‘the party of division and hate’ after legislators questioned his attempt to take control of Twitter and unban Donald Trump
Alex Woodward 19 May 2022 00:00
1652912363 Breaking: Biden invokes Defence Production Act and orders Pentagon airlift to boost baby formula supply
President Biden has invoked a national defense law to speed production of baby formula and allow overseas imports for what the White House is calling “Operation Fly Formula.”
Biden invokes Defense Production Act to boost baby formula supply President Joe Biden will require suppliers of baby formula ingredients to prioritise formula manufacturers’ orders before any other customers in order to boost production to levels needed to address the shortage caused by the February shutdown of a Michigan factory.
Alex Woodward 18 May 2022 23:19
1652909459 Sarah Palin made most of her money in 2021 from Cameo
Sarah Palin, whose candidacy for Alaska’s at-large seat in the House is backed by Donald Trump, made most of her money last year on the pay-per-shoutout video app Cameo.
She made $211,529 from video requests, nearly $38,000 more than she would receive as her congressional salary, if elected.
Her latest financial disclosure follows the announcement of her political comeback – and a failed attempt to sue The New York Times – following the death of longtime Alaska Rep Don Young, who died in March.
Alex Woodward 18 May 2022 22:30
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