Republicans

Arizona Central reports: U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs over the weekend appeared at a rally that was co-sponsored by several extremist organizations, including the state’s chapter of the Proud Boys, and a student group that has promoted anti-Jewish materials. Held in front of Arizona’s state Capitol, the 11th annual Second Amendment Rally featured not only a roster of gun rights advocates, …

CNN reports: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to revisit sanctions levied against two pro-Trump attorneys who filed frivolous lawsuits challenging the outcome of the 2020 election in Michigan. Sidney Powell and Lin Wood filed separate appeals asking the justices to review sanctions imposed by a US district court in 2021. Though their cases involved several technical arguments, both claimed …

The New Republic reports: The Republican-controlled West Virginia House of Delegates has passed a bill that could see librarians facing jail time. House Bill 4654 passed the chamber Friday by a vote of 85–12, along party lines. The bill would remove criminal exemptions for schools, public libraries, and museums that distribute or display “obscene matter” to a minor, even if …

The Idaho Press reports: Rep. Jacyn Gallagher, R-Weiser, proposed legislation that would extend to 18-year-old students school immunization exemptions that are allowed for minors for religious or other reasons. The bill would allow students of this age to submit a signed statement to school officials stating their objections to vaccination requirements at public, private or parochial schools in the state, …

Law & Crime reports: Rudy Giuliani plans to dispute rape and sexual harassment claims lodged against him in a lawsuit filed by a former employee by attacking his accuser’s credibility, Law&Crime has learned. An attorney for Giuliani’s accuser has rubbished the notion. In May 2023, the former New York City mayor was sued in Manhattan Supreme Court, along with his …

Mediaite reports: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) conceded in an interview that his impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden may very well not result in an impeachment vote. Comer spoke to Spectrum News and said the GOP-led House may not even hold a vote based on his committee’s report because the “math keeps getting worse” – referring to …

The Associated Press reports: The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected appeals from three Republican U.S. House members who challenged fines for not wearing face coverings on the House floor in 2021. The justices did not comment on leaving in place $500 fines issued in May 2021 to U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Ralph …

Yahoo News reports: GoFundMe has an answer for those who have asked if Donald Trump’s fundraiser on their site goes against their policy. The page has so far raised over $650k since being launched to help the billionaire mogul pay off the $355 million fine from his New York fraud trial. In response to the callouts, Jalen Drummond, the director …

The Daily Beast reports: “I think within 30 days you’ll see a purge of staffers from the RNC, because it’s a hotbed for anti-Trumpism,” Steve Bannon, Trump’s former chief strategist and host of the War Room podcast told The Daily Beast. “That’s the open secret.” Skeptical holdouts within the RNC have gotten the message: Their days are numbered. But it’s …

Florida Politics reports: A national group of Christian broadcasters is asking lawmakers not to pass legislation that would make it easier to sue journalists and news outlets for defamation. Michael Farris [photo], general counsel for National Religious Broadcasters, wrote a letter to House Speaker Paul Renner, a Palm Coast Republican, on Monday asking him to drop HB 757. He called …

Reuters reports: A group of 18 Republican lawmakers has urged President Joe Biden to deactivate his campaign’s TikTok account citing national security concerns. The lawmakers in a letter seen by Reuters said Biden was “ignoring TikTok’s well-established national security risks. How can the federal government warn Americans about the risks of this app if the Commander in Chief uses it, …

“Is Donald Trump at risk of being America’s first real political prisoner? I thought a lot about this over the weekend. Now, with the unconscionable financial judgment in that New York civil fraud case, the Fani Willis debacle in Georgia, the efforts to knock Trump off state ballots and, of course, let’s not forget Jack Smith’s January 6th criminal prosecution, …

The Independent reports: South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, the former Republican presidential candidate turned energetic Donald Trump cheerleader, has called on the front-runner’s challenger Nikki Haley to suspend her campaign ahead of this weekend’s Palmetto State primary, saying he senses “desperation” around her and that she cannot win in the state she once served as governor. In the same interview …

Kansas City’s NBC affiliate reports: Denton Loudermill is trying to clear his name after social media posts went viral that identified him as the shooter at the Chiefs Super Bowl rally. “My reaction was just like wow…they really don’t know who I am,” Loudermill said. “They got the wrong guy.” A spokesperson for the Kansas City Police Department said officers …

Glenn Beck writes on Twitter: I spoke with truckers who are boycotting New York City over the state’s decision to charge Donald Trump $355 million for a VICTIMLESS “crime.” Their message was clear. Rob from Pennsylvania: “Under no circumstances will I cross that bridge again.” Roger from Alabama: “If a bunch of independent truck drivers start doing this, NYC will …

Former GOP Rep. Ron Paul writes: President Biden is just as, if not more, guilty of posing an “existential threat” to the Constitution as those he smears as “extremists.” For example, President Biden and members of his administration have waged a campaign to undermine the First Amendment by “encouraging” companies to suppress the expression of “unapproved” views online. It is …

Politico reports: President Joe Biden called the behavior of House Republicans “shocking” on Monday for “walking away from the threat of Russia” for not passing aid for Ukraine. “The way they’re walking away from the threat of Russia, the way they’re walking away from NATO, the way they’re walking away from meeting our obligations. It’s just shocking. I’ve never seen …

“I love this CNN article. The fundamental premise is that I’ve made congress so miserable for so many members that they are leaving. Wonderful! “We can’t save America with the current Republican team. We have to get tougher and smarter. We need newer, bolder voices in the House. If you want to be a Paul Ryan/Kevin McCarthy Republican – THEY …

The Tallahassee Democrat reports: A Florida Panhandle lawmaker has filed the “Right to Rock Act.” Rep. Joel Rudman, R-Navarre, wants to prohibit the cancellation of performances because of an artist’s social media comments or their political affiliation. HB 15 would forbid entertainment venues that have accepted taxpayer funding to cancel contracts for a live presentation by a singer, musicians, dancers, …

“Donald Trump, as you pointed out, said just a few days ago that, he had he had told the NATO ally that he would encourage Putin to do whatever he needed to do whatever he wanted to do. “He basically made clear that, under a Trump administration, the United States is unlikely to keep its NATO commitments. And I think …