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☆ Trump thinks presidents have near-total power: there will be little to stop him in his second term
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —Donald Trump believes presidents have almost absolute power. In his second term, there will be few political or legal restraints to check him. It’s not guaranteed that just because Trump has massive power he will spurn constitutional checks and balances. No other president has come into office armed with a Supreme Court ruling that grants significant immunity to presidents for official acts. Attempts to prosecute Trump’s political foes on spurious grounds, meanwhile, could theoretically see mass resignations of Justice Department staff.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Trump, he’ll, It’s, ”, Adam Kinzinger, Arizona Sen, John McCain, Marjorie Taylor Greene, “, scoffed, CNN’s Dana Bash, ” Trump, Jack Smith, Elie Honig, Corey Brettschneider, ” Brettschneider, Patrick Henry’s disquiet, George Washington, Brettschneider, Henry, —, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Viktor Orbán, he’s, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Don McGahn, John Kelly, Mark Esper, That’s Organizations: CNN, White, Republican Party, GOP, Republican, Trump, Capitol, Electoral College, “, Affordable, Georgia Republican, Justice Department, Trump —, Brown University, Citizens, Democratic House, Department, Constitutional Convention Locations: Washington, ”, Ohio, Ukraine, Arizona, Illinois, Georgia, New York, America, Hungarian, New Hampshire, Trump

Most of the fake electors and election deniers did not respond to CNN’s request for comment. MichiganOut of the seven states Trump targeted in 2020, Michigan’s slate of Republican electors for 2024 has – by far – the largest share of election deniers and 2020 fake electors. Five of the 2020 fake electors from the state were tapped to serve as 2024 electors. Thanks to this hedged language, the 2020 fake electors in Pennsylvania weren’t charged. WisconsinTo settle a civil lawsuit brought by Wisconsin’s real 2020 Democratic electors, the state’s fake GOP electors from 2020 agreed to stay out of the 2024 election process.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Joe Biden’s, Trump, “, ”, Lindsey Miller, Mike Pence, Pence, Kamala Harris, Pete Hoekstra, Meshawn Maddock, Marian Sheridan, John Haggard, Timothy King, Amy Facchinello, Hank Choate, Donald Trump, Ryan Garza, Dana Nessel, Jim Tokarski, ” Linda Glisman, ” Andrew Sebolt, Bill Bachenberg, Carla Sands, wasn’t, Fred Keller, Samuel “ Jim ” Worthington, doesn’t, Biden, Michael McDonald, Jesse Law, John Locher, Bruce Parks, Parks, Biden’s, ” Parks, Caroline Jeffords “, Salleigh Grubbs, Suzi Voyles, Voyles, Josh McKoon, Laurie McClain, Loch, ” McClain, Wisconsin’s, Jeff Mandell, Angie Sapik, Nam, Sapik, Debbie Maestas, General Raúl Torrez, Gina Swoboda, Swoboda, ” CNN’s Ethan Cohen, Jason Morris, Scott Glover, Veronica Stracqualursi Organizations: CNN, Trump, Republican Party, Democracy, Republicans, Electoral, Justice Department, Michigan GOP, Capitol, Detroit Free Press, USA, Michigan, Democrat, Detroit News, statehouse, National Rifle Association, Democratic, Nevada GOP, Clark County GOP, Las, Las Vegas . Nevada GOP, Washoe GOP, Washington Post, Fulton, Cobb County GOP, Georgia Republican Party, NPR, Georgia Republican, Gwinnett County GOP, Georgia Republicans, GOP, Patriots, Wisconsin Watch, Wisconsin Center, Wisconsin Republicans, Facebook, New, New Mexico GOP, Republican National Convention, Prosecutors, Foundation Locations: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wolverine, Michigan’s, Lansing, Denmark, Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas . Nevada, Las Vegas, Washoe County, Washoe, Georgia, Fulton County, Cobb County, Gwinnett County, Wisconsin, China, Milwaukee, Madison, New Mexico New Mexico, New Mexico, Mexico, Arizona, Trump

Black men have historically voted overwhelmingly for Democratic candidates, with turnout typically lagging that of Black women but consistent nonetheless. Even a relatively small drop in support from Black men for Harris could be significant given the razor-thin margins in battleground states. “Black men prioritize being the primary breadwinners of the household and care about real wages and permanent jobs. The Harris campaign also plans to ramp up its programming specifically designed to engage Black men. This week, it is set to partner with Black male celebrities, influencers and activists to hold “Black Men Huddle Up” events in battleground states, NFL and NCAA watch parties that will double as an avenue for Black men to discuss the stakes of the election.

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☆ October surprises are piling up, but a toss-up race seems impervious to shocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

The trio of tests facing Harris comes with potential economic, political and humanitarian consequences if the administration errs. And the new scrutiny of Trump’s behavior after the 2020 election could cause some voters to again question his fitness for the Oval Office. Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Dane Manufacturing in Waunakee, Wisconsin, October 1, 2024. NONE OF THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS PRESIDENT!” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Tuesday. But Trump has already tried to manipulate the tragedy for political gain, accusing Biden of “sleeping” following the storm.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Biden, Hurricane Helene, Trump, Jack Smith, ’, Harris, Kamil Krzaczynski, Trump’s, ” Smith, Smith, ” Trump, Steven Cheung, JD Vance couldn’t, Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson, Brendan Smialowski, Joe Biden, Helene, Amir Cohen, Hassan Nasrallah, Benjamin Netanyahu’s, Netanyahu’s, Netanyahu, “, ”, There’s, egging Netanyahu, Spencer Platt, “ Donald Trump …, Still, Mandel Ngan, they’ve, Brian Kemp, ” Biden, we’re Organizations: CNN, Oval, Dane Manufacturing, Getty, Trump, ”, Radical Democrats, Republican, Augusta, Democratic, White, Reuters, Wednesday, Democratic Party, Port, International Longshoremen’s Association, Biden, Republican Party, GOP, Raleigh Emergency Operations Center, Pentagon, National Guard, Georgia Republican Gov Locations: Hurricane, Waunakee , Wisconsin, AFP, Meadowbrook, Augusta , Georgia, Iran, Israel, United States, Tehran, Russia, Ukraine, Ashkelon, Lebanon, Gaza, Islamic Republic, Washington, Michigan, New York, Newark, Staten Island , New York, Gulf Coast, Raleigh , North Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina

"Thanks for showing up for us," Erik Hooks, the deputy administrator at the Federal Emergency Management Agency told her. Harris plans to visit areas smacked by the storm “as soon as possible without disrupting emergency response operations,” a White House official said. In North Carolina, recent polls from CNN and Marist showed Harris and Trump tied at 49-49%. Looking to capitalize on the moment, Trump has tried to paint Harris as inept in her response to the hurricane. Then there were reports that he once asked officials if he could use a nuclear bomb to destroy a hurricane.

Persons: WASHINGTON, Kamala Harris, Republican Donald Trump, Hurricane Maria, ”, Whit Ayres, ” Harris, hustling, Hurricane Helene, Erik Hooks, Harris, Trump, —, Brian Kemp, Joe Biden, Kemp, ” Kemp, Biden, “, Caitlin Legacki, You’ll, Donald Trump, Johnny Carson, aren’t, Alex Conant, George W, Bush, ” Conant, Hassan Nasrallah, ” Trump, Dorian, Nikki Fried Organizations: Republican, Hurricane, Federal Emergency Management Agency, White, Georgia Republican, Air Force, CNN, Marist, Fox, CBS News, Trump, Democratic, North, Hezbollah, Biden, House, Puerto Ricans, Florida Democratic Party Locations: Puerto, Nevada, Washington ,, Hurricane, ”, Valdosta , Georgia, Georgia, North Carolina, Asheville, Boone, U.S, Israel, Washington, Lebanon, Alabama

☆ Democrats aim to show a judge how pro-Trump Georgia election board could spark certification ‘chaos’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Hannah Rabinowitz | Sara Murray | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Disputes across the country are brewing over the role of local election boards and how much power they have to question – or even throw out – election results. In Georgia, for instance, Trump-backed members of the state election board recently passed controversial rules that could allow local election boards responsible for certifying results to conduct investigations that threaten to delay certification. One of the Georgia rules, the “Reasonable Inquiry Rule,” would allow election officials to conduct a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying election results. The petitioners in the case argue that the rule would give partisan board members a wide ability to cast doubt on, or even reject, election results. In some cases, the threat of legal action has been enough to deter officials from pursuing challenges to the certification process.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, ”, Ben Berwick, ” “, ” Berwick, –, Mike Pence, Robert Froman, Joe Biden, Froman, ” Froman, State Francisco Aguilar, Aguilar, Gideon Cohn, Postar, “ It’s, ” Cohn, Trump, Ronna McDaniel Organizations: CNN, Capitol, Trump, Democratic National Committee, Georgia Democratic Party, Democratic, Democracy, Republicans, Georgia Republicans, Republican National Committee, Republican, Michigan Department of State, Detroit News, ACLU, State, Arizona voters, Institute for Responsive Government, Republican National, Commonwealth and Pennsylvania Department of State Locations: Georgia , Michigan, Nevada, Wisconsin, Georgia, Kalamazoo County , Michigan, Michigan, canvassers, Washoe, Washoe County, Reno, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, North Carolina, Michigan’s, Wayne County, Detroit, Otero County , New Mexico

☆ Why Trump’s election fraud falsehoods might cost the GOP the House
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Donald Trump’s obsession with election fraud that doesn’t exist in any significant form could drive the country into a government shutdown — and may even put the Republican House majority at risk. But given the tiny House GOP majority and Trump’s looming presence, every step the speaker takes will be perilous – especially if he hopes to cling to his job if Republicans succeed in holding the House in November. Trump seems to be setting the GOP up for an intra-party fight that could turn into a disaster in November. Win McNamee/Getty ImagesA potential self-inflicted wound for the GOP in Trump’s birth stateIronically, Trump was on Wednesday in the state where his stand could wreak the most political damage for House Republicans. Johnson has been happy to indulge Trump’s voter fraud claims – both after the 2020 election and this cycle.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Mike Johnson, Trump, Johnson, shutdowns, isn’t, Mitch McConnell, ”, Win McNamee, Mike Lawler, Kaitlan Collins, ” Lawler, Marc Molinaro, ” Molinaro, –, we’ll, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Johnson –, —, Kevin McCarthy, Kamala Harris, Republicans don’t, Donald Trump, Frank Franklin II, it’s, relishes, Harris, Joe Biden’s, ” Trump Organizations: CNN, Republican, GOP, Democrats, Capitol, House Republicans, Congressional, New York Republican, Louisiana Republican, Georgia Republican, Democratic, Social Network, Republicans, SAVE, Nassau Coliseum, Trump, New, New York, State, Teamsters Union, “ Locations: Washington, Kentucky, New York, Uniondale, Uniondale , New York, Long, New York City, New, Florida

Donald Trump allies are worried that the former president’s ties to right-wing activist Laura Loomer could cost him votes in key battleground states. Laura Loomer cannot stay. During the Trump administration, she was banned from some social media platforms for anti-Muslim posts. This does not represent President Trump. The comments were based on a conspiracy theory that originated online and spread throughout far-right circles, including on Loomer’s own social media account.

Persons: Donald Trump, Laura Loomer, Kamala Harris, Harris, “, Trump, hasn’t, ”, Trump’s, Greene, Marjorie Taylor Greene —, MAGA, Herschel Walker, Brian Kemp, Walker, Democratic Sen, Raphael Warnock, Warnock, Roy Cooper, Mark Robinson, won’t, ” Trump, Karoline Leavitt, Laura, Laura — she’s, ” Loomer, Loomer, —, there’s, influencer, Sen, Lindsey Graham of, Graham Organizations: NBC News, American Hindu Coalition, “, Trump, Republican Gov, Democratic, Democratic Gov, Republican, Gov, Georgia Republican, Radical Left Marxists, NBC, Greene of Georgia Locations: United States, Georgia, North Carolina, America, Pennsylvania, Michigan, California, Loomer, Greene of, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Philadelphia, Ohio

☆ Marjorie Taylor Greene calls far-right activist Laura Loomer’s rhetoric ‘huge problem’ that ‘doesn’t represent MAGA’
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Clare Foran | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Appearing dazed and flustered by an unfamiliar and fast-changing political landscape upended by Harris becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, Trump has unleashed a torrent of mean-spirited missives, race-baiting insults and conspiratorial broadsides that even close allies and donors have acknowledged as unproductive in recent days. Loomer told CNN of the post: “It’s interesting how the media wants to, once again, falsely accuse me of being a racist. This is a woman who is on video cooking Indian food with Indian celebrities talking about how she likes cooking with curry.”Asked by Raju about Loomer, Greene said on Thursday, “I have concerns about her rhetoric and her hateful tone. And that doesn’t represent MAGA as a whole.”“I just felt like it was time to call it out. In May, Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized Greene, calling her “racist,” following a tense House Oversight markup that quickly devolved into personal attacks.

Persons: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Laura Loomer, doesn’t, MAGA, Greene, Loomer, Kamala Harris, ” Greene, ”, Trump, CNN’s Manu Raju, Donald Trump, Harris, Raju, “, President Trump, I’m, Jasmine Crockett, Crockett, Abby Phillip, –, CNN’s Alayna Treene, Kristen Holmes, Steve Contorno, Kit Maher Organizations: Washington CNN, GOP, Georgia Republican, Democratic, Trump, Republican Party, CNN, ”, Democrats, Republicans Locations: Georgia, Loomer

Harris called for ending taxes on tips while rolling out a series of populist economic proposals last week, echoing a policy Trump already supported. The vice president pointed to Trump’s opposition to a bipartisan border security and immigration bill, which turned Republicans against the measure. Vice President Kamala Harris gestures as she steps from Air Force Two upon arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on August 23, 2024. As the sitting vice president, Harris’s response to an economic calamity or foreign crisis would be closely scrutinized. The spokesperson also said there have been more than 1,000 sign-ups for Students for Harris chapters across the country since the launch of Harris’ campaign.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Harris, eyeing, Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, who’s, ” Kennedy, Biden, showdowns, I’m, Hawaii Democratic Sen, Brian Schatz, “, ” Harris, ”, she’s, ‘ We’re, ’ She’s, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, Kamala, mispronounced Harris ’, Harris ’, fumed, he’s, ” Trump, La Capra, Julia Nikhinson, let’s, familiarizing, —, Kevin Lamarque, Tulsi Gabbard, Gabbard, Jen O’Malley Dillon, Austin Steele, Quentin Fulks, Tim Walz, Joshua Martin, Rebecca Wright, Pinar Yildirim, Deja Foxx, “ Young, Brian Kemp, Kemp, Vance, Trump’s, ” Vance, Sean Hannity, “ We’re, ” Kemp, “ Kamala Harris, Wisconsin . Ohio Sen, Marco Bello, Walz, ” CNN’s Ted Barrett, Kate Sullivan, Kristen Holmes, Ali Main, Aaron Pellish, Alejandra Jaramillo, Priscilla Alvarez Organizations: CNN, Democratic National Convention, Trump, Democratic, ABC, Hawaii Democratic, Republican, Biden, Social Security, Air Force, Joint Base Andrews, Reuters, Union, Hawaii Rep, United Center, MSNBC, United, Minnesota Gov, Convention, University of Pennsylvania, Facebook, Harris, Georgia Gov, Georgia Republican, Party, GOP, Fox News Locations: Arizona, Trump, Glendale, Hawaii, Chicago, Ohio, Georgia, Nevada, Las Vegas, Mexican, North Carolina , Nevada , Arizona, Wisconsin , Michigan, Pennsylvania, Joint Base Andrews , Maryland, California, Chicago , Illinois, Washington, Asheboro, United States, Wisconsin . Ohio, Kenosha, Kenosha , Wisconsin

☆ Georgia was fading from the presidential battleground map. But Kamala Harris has put the state back in play.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewLast week, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump held rallies at the same Georgia State University venue in downtown Atlanta just days apart. AdvertisementWhereas many Republicans were beginning to see Georgia for the taking due to Biden's sagging numbers, Harris has given Democrats a jolt of energy in the state. Harris has strength with young voters and minoritiesBiden in 2020 swept nearly every swing state, boosted by his electoral advantage with young voters and minorities. And the latest Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll taken in Georgia showed Harris and Trump tied at 47% support each among registered voters. And if Trump holds on to 2020 instead of uniting Georgia Republicans, Harris will likely benefit.

Persons: —, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Trump's, MAGA, Harris, Joe Biden, Biden, Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Joe Raedle, Nikki Haley, Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, Kemp, Raffensperger, he's, Marty, Kemp's, Stacey Abrams Organizations: Service, Georgia State University, Business, Republican, Black, GOP, Emerson College, Trump, Peach State, Bloomberg, Republicans, Trump GOP, Georgia Republicans, Republican Gov, Republican Party Locations: Atlanta, Georgia, Peach, Atlanta's, Raffensperger

☆ How female politicians’ first names can work for and against them, according to science
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Maya Davis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Bernie and Pete embraced their first names while Biden, Trump and Warren favored their last names. As Kamala Harris sets her eyes on the presidency, she is using a combination. Elizabeth Frantz/ReutersFor Harris, Atir says, using “Kamala” could be “potentially costly.” A first-name reference may lead women to be perceived as less deserving and competent. “Because of confirmation bias, a clearly identified phenomenon, it’s not good for the candidate, Kamala Harris, to have it continue to go on ‘Kamala,’ ” she said. … Respect the names that people are given, and use those names with respect.”CNN’s Jacqueline Howard contributed to this report.

Persons: Bernie, Pete, Biden, Warren, Nikki Haley, Kamala Harris, “ Harris, ”, Kamala, Stav Atir, Atir, Elizabeth Frantz, Harris, Kamala ”, Michael Cohen, Joseph Uscinski, Gail Saltz, ” Saltz, Uscinski, Hillary Clinton, Clinton, ” Clinton, Brendan Smialowski, “, mispronunciation Harris, ” Harris, ’, ’ ”, Georgia Republican Sen, David Perdue, “ Ka, Donald Trump, president’s, Doug Emhoff, “ Mr, Trump, Mike Pence, Morry Gash, “ Kamala ”, Jamal Simmons, Sabrina Singh, Harris ’, “ It’s, ” Uscinski, Vermont Sen, Bernie Sanders, Pablo Martinez Monsivais, that’s, ” Atir, Saltz, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, ‘ Kamala, Kamala ’, ” CNN’s Jacqueline Howard Organizations: CNN, Trump, Management, Human Resources Department, University of Wisconsin School of Business, Reuters, University of Miami, Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, Democratic, Getty, Georgia Republican, Republican, Vermont, Get CNN, CNN Health, People Locations: “, AFP, Georgia, West Palm Beach , Florida, Wisconsin

☆ How certification fights are already cropping up in battleground states
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Sara Murray | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

The dustup in Fulton County is just one example of the election certification fights already cropping up in battleground states, from Georgia to Michigan to Nevada this year. Certification fights also popped up in 2022 and in 2020, though certification ultimately moved ahead in each of those instances. “They don’t like me.”But by early 2024, she was being sworn in to serve on her local election board. “The other issues that are going on or have gone in Fulton County I think are irrelevant.”Representatives for Fulton County declined to comment. The State Election Board is also considering changes that could allow board members to conduct inquiries and demand documents before certification.

Persons: Julie Adams, Adams, ”, Stephanie Jackson Ali, Mike Berry, “ Miss Adams, ” Berry, ” Adams, they’re, they’ve, “, you’re, Cleta Mitchell, Mitchell, “ She’s, ” Mitchell, Steve Bannon’s, Matt Rourke, —, Berry, –, Miss Adams, stokes, Megan Bellamy, Nadine Williams, Adams pored, CNN’s Kimberly Berryman Organizations: CNN, Fulton County, Registration, New, New Georgia Project, Washoe, Trump, Policy, Republican Party, Republican, Pennsylvania, Conference, ”, South East, South East Georgia Republican Assembly Locations: Georgia, Fulton, Fulton County, Michigan, Nevada, New Georgia, Washoe County’s, Delta County , Michigan, “, Camp Hill, Pa, Fulton County’s, Savannah, South East Georgia

☆ Marjorie Taylor Greene creates headaches for House GOP as leaders weigh how much attention to give the Trump loyalist
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Melanie Zanona | Annie Grayer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

And I’m not leaving,” Greene told CNN of what she relayed to Comer, a Kentucky Republican. GOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska framed the internal debate over how to handle Greene in familial terms: “You can only do so much. The American people don’t give a sh*t,” Greene told CNN last week after her meeting with Johnson. It’s not the first time Greene has tried the unpopular move of undermining the committee process and House GOP leadership. “I don’t think that you cure one hasty ill-advised action with another,” GOP Rep. Nick LaLota of New York said of Greene’s proposals.

Persons: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Kevin McCarthy, Mike Johnson, Greene, Johnson, Georgia Republican —, —, Donald Trump’s, Joe Biden, of Justice —, Carlos Giménez, MAGA, General Merrick Garland, Jasmine Crockett’s, James Comer, “, ” Greene, Comer, ”, Lauren Boebert, Bob Good, Ron DeSantis, “ I’ve, “ I’m, Ralph Norman of South, McCarthy, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Trump, Biden, It’s, Alejandro Mayorkas, impeaching, impeaching Biden, Nick LaLota, ” Johnson, Anthony Fauci, Brad Wenstrup, Wenstrup Organizations: CNN, GOP, Republican, Georgia Republican, Caucus, GOP Conference, of Justice, Republicans, Trump, Democratic Rep, Kentucky Republican, Florida Gov, Ralph Norman of South Carolina, impeaching Department of Homeland, Democratic, Justice Department, Ohio Republican Locations: Florida, Las Vegas, Kentucky, Colorado, Virginia, “, MAGA, New York

☆ Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to 'defund' the entire state of New York over the Trump verdict
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Trump was found guilty of 34 felony charges by a New York jury on Thursday. Now, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to cut off all federal funding to the state as punishment. It's not going to happen — but don't be shocked if other Republicans get on board with the idea. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene now wants to cut off all federal funding to the country's second-largest state.

Persons: Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene, It's, —, Mike Johnson, Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels Organizations: New, Service, Georgia Republican, Business Locations: New York

☆ Ex-Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker still has $4 million left in the bank from his unsuccessful 2022 run. Republicans aren't happy about it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewTwo years ago, the University of Georgia football icon and then-Senate candidate Herschel Walker was seen by many Republicans as a future star in the party. Walker, running against Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock in the Georgia Senate race, won over many establishment politicians. Walker previously contributed $100,000 to the National Republican Senate Committee for a recount fund, and he also gave roughly $400,000 to charities, according to Politico. Brian Kemp — a conservative who clashed with Trump-aligned figures over the 2020 election — has largely bypassed the state party by utilizing his own political committee to fundraise. But Biden is eager to hold Georgia, as his 2020 win in the state was one of the biggest electoral triumphs for Democrats that year.

Persons: —, Herschel Walker, Walker, Democratic Sen, Raphael Warnock, Walker —, Warnock, Washington —, John Watson, Brian Kemp —, Trump, Biden Organizations: Service, University of Georgia football, Senate, Republicans, Democratic, Georgia Senate, GOP, Business, Politico, Georgia Republican, National Republican, University of Georgia, Georgia GOP, Biden's, Trump, Biden, Georgia, Black Locations: Georgia, Washington, Atlanta

☆ Hecklers Drown Out Trump’s Backers With Cowbells and Whistles
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Nate Schweber | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Donald J. Trump has been joined in recent days by entourages of supporters who watch his prosecution in the morning and then give statements backing him outside the courthouse. On Monday, the daily news conference disintegrated into chaos, when anti-Trump demonstrators and hecklers surrounded the speakers, then effectively silenced them with shouts, whistles and the clanging of a cowbell. Among the speakers on Monday in Collect Pond Park, across Centre Street from the courthouse’s front doors, were Bernard Kerik, New York’s former police commissioner, who was pardoned by Mr. Trump for eight felonies; Kash Patel, a former Trump administration intelligence official involved in his 2024 campaign; and Rep. Andrew Clyde, a Georgia Republican. Mr. Clyde said that “the judge is very one-sided,” and Mr. Patel said that the only person harmed had been the defendant: “That victim is Donald J. Trump.”

Persons: Donald J, Trump, entourages, Bernard Kerik, Kash Patel, Andrew Clyde, Clyde, Patel, ” Organizations: Trump, Mr, Georgia Republican Locations: Pond, Bernard Kerik , New, Georgia

☆ House committee hearing disrupted as Marjorie Taylor Greene and AOC clash over 'fake eyelashes' jibe
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Cameron Manley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA House Oversight Committee was disrupted on Thursday evening when Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez exchanged barbs that led to nearly an hour of disorder. The pair traded jibes until Ocasio-Cortez told Greene, "Oh, girl, baby girl, don't even play." AdvertisementOh girl, baby, girl... don't even play!' Chairman Comer suspended the hearing while they decided whether to strike Greene's words. AOC and Greene have a long history of animosityIn 2021, Greene attacked Ocasio-Cortez with a slew of offensive remarks.

Persons: —, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, Merrick Garland, Joe Biden's, Robert Hur, Greene, Judge Juan Merchan, Donald, Jasmine Crockett, MAGA, Joe Biden, Jemal Countess, New York Democrat Ocasio, James Comer, Comer, Crockett, Marjorie Taylor Greene Bill Clark, MTG, Ocasio, H6rXG66GJk Organizations: Service, Business, Georgia Republican Rep, Texas Democratic, U.S . Rep, New York Democrat, Getty, Greene, CNN Locations: Alexandria, New York, Ocasio, Cortez, American, America

☆ ‘Oversight After Dark’: Lawmakers Hurl Insults at Hearing
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Luke Broadwater | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Even by the rock-bottom standards of the 118th Congress, Thursday night’s three-hour voting session of the House Oversight Committee was perhaps a new low. The members of the Republican-led committee gathered after 8 p.m. in a Capitol Hill hearing room ready for a fight — some members of the audience were even said to have brought alcoholic beverages to enjoy the show. Back in Washington, lawmakers were ostensibly meeting for the most serious and somber of reasons: to debate whether to hold a cabinet official in contempt of Congress. Who better to instigate the chaos than Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, the right-wing Georgia Republican best known for her penchant for incendiary statements and stunts? Her first target was Representative Jasmine Crockett, the Democrat from Texas who frequently takes on Ms. Greene in the committee.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, Merrick B, Garland —, James Comer of, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jasmine Crockett, Greene Organizations: 118th, Republican, Republicans, Georgia Republican, Democrat Locations: Manhattan, Washington, James Comer of Kentucky, Texas

CNN —Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her “racist,” following a tense House Oversight markup Thursday evening that quickly devolved into personal attacks. Speaking to reporters on Friday about the incident, Crockett said, “That’s all it is, it is racism. After a series of votes in response to Greene’s explosive rhetoric, Crockett made a dig that appeared to be directed at the Republican. Crockett said on Friday that Greene is unserious and does not respect the process. The top Democrat on the committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, said that House Republicans’ behavior “brought disgrace to the whole institution,” criticizing Greene’s conduct in the hearing.

Persons: Jasmine Crockett, Marjorie Taylor Greene, General Merrick Garland, Joe Biden’s, Robert Hur, Greene, ” Greene, Crockett, “, can’t “, Judge Juan Merchan, Donald Trump, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, “ I’m, ” Crockett, doesn’t, we’re, MAGA, ”, I’m, Tim Burchett, butch, ’, Jamie Raskin, Greene’s Organizations: CNN — Democratic, Republican, Georgia Republican, CNN, Republicans, Trump, Democrats, Democratic, New York Democrat, Democrat Locations: Georgia, New York, Texas, Alexandria

☆ Biden's threat to cut off weapons for Israel isn't the same as what got Trump impeached
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Israel has already gone into Rafah, but Biden characterized their current level of involvement as short of his red line. I’m old enough to remember when Democrats impeached another President for supposedly withholding foreign aid that had been approved by Congress. The Government Accountability Office, a nonpartisan watchdog, formally concluded that the Trump administration broke the law in withholding congressionally approved aid to Ukraine. Biden relied on a bipartisan coalition to pass a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. That said, while Biden will need bipartisan support to keep the government funded in September, he likely will not ask for more Ukraine aid anytime soon

Persons: —, Joe Biden, Sen, Tom Cotton, Trump, it's, Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, Cotton, Trump's, Joe, Li, e ach the, ena, tod, lea, Tim, Joh Organizations: Service, Arkansas Republican, Democrats, Business, Hamas, Congress, Israel, kr, unm, acc Locations: Israel, Arkansas, Ukraine, Rafah, Gaza's, goa, pau

☆ These 11 House Republicans voted to advance MTG's bid to oust Mike Johnson
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson has officially failed. But 11 House Republicans voted to at least allow debate on the matter. AdvertisementRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to boot Speaker Mike Johnson has officially failed after the House voted by a 359-43 margin to table the Georgia Republican's motion to vacate on Wednesday. 11 Republicans sided with Greene, voting against a procedural vote to table her motion. Basically, they voted to allow a debate on Greene's effort rather than simply quashing it.

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☆ Marjorie Taylor Greene isn't so powerful after all
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is backing off her threat to oust Speaker Mike Johnson — for now. It was already unlikely that Ukraine aid would come up again this year after Congress approved another $60 billion last month. It was already unlikely that Ukraine aid would come up again this year after Congress approved another $60 billion last month. House Republicans already have a rule requiring this, though it's been violated a number of times, including on Ukraine aid. House Republicans already have a rule requiring this, though it's been violated a number of times, including on Ukraine aid.

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☆ Marjorie Taylor Greene dares Mike Johnson to kick her off committees again: 'Badge of honor'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

House Speaker Mike Johnson might start cracking down on Republicans who defy him. MTG, who's forcing a vote to try to oust Johnson this week, doesn't seem to mind. AdvertisementRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is daring House Speaker Mike Johnson to kick her off of her committees again. Speaker Mike Johnson is talking about kicking Republican members off of committees if we vote against his rules/bills. Related storiesA person familiar with Johnson's remarks told Business Insider that they were hypothetical and referred to changes that House Republicans may make under the next Congress, rather than in the immediate future.

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☆ Russian state TV has found itself a fur-clad, 'demonstratively heterosexual' GOP 'beauty' to fawn over: Marjorie Taylor Greene
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Margarita Simonyan, RT's editor-in-chief, called MTG a blond, fur-wearing "beauty." NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has just won herself some new admirers. The GOP congresswoman was painted in glowing terms during a broadcast on Russian state television on Sunday. "Marjorie Taylor Greene, you've just shown is a beauty.

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