Thune, who Trump recently threatened would lose in a GOP primary, didn’t criticize the president by name, but cited the chaos created by vetoing the defense bill, threatening a year-end shutdown and boxing in the party’s ability to acknowledge that President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenAzar in departure letter says Capitol riot threatens to 'tarnish' administration's accomplishments House Democrats introduce measures to oppose Trump's bomb sale to Saudis On The Money: Retail sales drop in latest sign of weakening economy | Fast-food workers strike for minimum wage | US officials raise concerns over Mexico's handling of energy permits MORE won as reasons they lost Georgia. … [Read more...] about Impeachment trial tests Trump’s grip on Senate GOP
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Michael Cohen interviewed by prosecutors about Trump’s finances
While Vance has so far declined to release specifics regarding the ongoing investigation, the AP reported that he referred to media reports of what prosecutors in court filings called “extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization.” … [Read more...] about Michael Cohen interviewed by prosecutors about Trump’s finances
Donald Trump’s Legacy ‘Will Survive’ Capitol Riot, Kellyanne Conway Tells Bill Maher
She told Maher that Trump's supporters who were "constantly mocked" felt like they had "somebody who was giving them more voice and visibility and if you can match that with policy gains where you do have deregulation and taxes lowered for people where it matters. … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s Legacy ‘Will Survive’ Capitol Riot, Kellyanne Conway Tells Bill Maher
Bokhari: This Is the ‘Revenge of the Corporate Oligarchs’ Against Political Dissidents
BOKHARI: Hi Lou, it’s great to be on. What we’re witnessing, really, is the revenge of the corporate oligarchs. It’s the culmination of a trend I’ve been covering for five years at Breitbart News, which is the merging of the political power of the Democratic party with the unchecked corporate power of big tech giants. And by forcing Parler off the internet – one of the few social networks where you could have free speech – they’ve sent a message to an American people, ‘we are not going to allow you to have free speech on the internet anymore, you’re not going to have it again, you’re not going to threaten our power or our narratives again, and anyone who tries to do it will be destroyed.'” … [Read more...] about Bokhari: This Is the ‘Revenge of the Corporate Oligarchs’ Against Political Dissidents
Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley Face Few Repercussions from Corporate Donors Jumping Ship
Each corporation is handling their PAC differently. Some have suspended all donations temporarily while others are only targeting the Republicans who contested the election. Others yet say they'll simply re-evaluate going forward who they write checks to. Only one company has asked for their money back—Missouri-based Hallmark wants Hawley to return its $3,000 donation—and another, Charles Schwab, is dissolving its PAC entirely. … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley Face Few Repercussions from Corporate Donors Jumping Ship