I’ll admit it. I had a blast watching the political circus that is Congressman George Santos (R-NY) and his never-ending stream of lies. I gleefully jumped on the bandwagon of folks creating viral memes and laughing like hyenas. But it quickly played out and became so last week to those of us who possess even … Read more
It appears newly-elected Congressman George Santos (R-NY) made a white power symbol while in the House Chambers. Now before you say, “Stahhhhhp. No, he did not!,” I’ll explain. No one casually rests a hand in this awkward, backward position. It’s purposeful, made as a public statement, as in “Wink, wink. Nudge, nudge.” to MAGA buddies. … Read more
Subpoena avoiding Kevin McCarthy finally has what he has always wanted since becoming part of the Republican leadership team and a member of the “Young Gun” Trio of Eric Cantor, Paul Ryan, and himself. After 15 ballots, fourteen of them contentious, he is the Speaker of the House of Representatives. But what will this selfish … Read more
Update to Negotiators Agree To Omnibus Spending Bill, Must Be Approved By Friday To Avoid Government Shutdown. The Hill reports, Senate passes $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package: The Senate on Thursday voted to pass a $1.7 trillion omnibus package that funds the federal government through September, provides Ukraine with $45 billion in military and economic … Read more
Norman Eisen, E. Danya Perry and Fred Wertheimer are among the authors of “Trump on Trial,” a Brookings Institution report on the Jan. 6 committee. They write at the New York Times, The Jan. 6 Committee Just Made History. Here’s What That Means for Prosecutors. In voting on Monday to issue a sweeping final report, the … Read more