Former President Donald Trump’s Twitter account has been reinstated under the social media company’s owner, billionaire Elon Musk. Musk polled Twitter users on Friday and Saturday asking them whether Trump should be reinstated, and a narrow majority voted for Trump. On Saturday evening, Musk tweeted, “The people have spoken. Trump will be reinstated. Vox Populi, […]
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‘He’s Back’! Trump kicks off 2024 bid
Republican figures appeared split Tuesday night in their responses to former President Trump’s announcement of a third bid for the presidency, some hailing him as the GOP’s rightful leader and others claiming he should step back from the spotlight. Close Trump ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) endorsed the former president’s candidacy before his official […]
Trump: ‘I will very, very, very probably’ run
“Get ready,” former Republican President Donald Trump teased a crowd in Sioux City Thursday as he hinted, once again, at a looming presidential run in 2024. “That’s all I’m telling you,” he said, pausing to let the crowd chant his name. “Very soon. Get ready.” Trump has continued to hint at a new presidential run, […]
Pelosi Questions Trump’s “Manhood”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that she doesn’t believe former President Donald Trump is “man enough” to appear in front of the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots. “I don’t think he’s man enough to show up,” Pelosi said during a Sunday appearance on MSNBC. “I don’t think his lawyers will […]
Trump at risk for same jail term as Bannon
On Friday morning, a judge sentenced Steve Bannon, a former top adviser to Donald Trump and prominent right wing media figure, to four months in prison and a $6,500 fine for failing to comply with the committee’s subpoena. A few hours later, the House January 6 committee issued its most dramatic subpoena yet – to […]
Jan. 6 Committee subpoenas Trump
The House Select Committee investigating the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, held its ninth — and possible final — hearing on its investigation on Thursday. Unlike previous hearings that lasered in on particular pieces of former President Donald Trump and his allies’ scheme to overturn the 2020 election results, Thursday’s hearing put […]
Trump’s legal woes are mounting
Three lawyers representing former President Donald Trump were spotted leaving a federal courthouse in Washington, D.C. on Thursday and were reportedly there to represent him in a case related to January 6, 2021. NBC News Associate Producer Daniel Barnes shared a photo of the attorneys on Twitter, writing: “Spotted this afternoon at the DC federal […]
Trump and family sued by NY AG for Fraud
The New York Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, several of his family members, as well associates and businesses, alleging “numerous acts of fraud and misrepresentation” regarding financial statements. Attorney General Letitia James said at a news conference Wednesday morning after the complaint was filed in New York Supreme […]
Trump Going To War With FBI?
Former President Donald Trump blasted the FBI on Wednesday, reacting to the revelation that during the raid on his Mar-a-Lago home, officials seized his medical and tax records. U.S. District Court Judge Aileen M. Cannon disclosed on Monday that Trump’s medical records and documents related to his accounting information and taxes were seized by the […]
Trump’s special master request granted
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has granted former President Donald Trump’s request for a special master to review documents seized by the FBI from Mar-a-Lago last month, temporarily stopping federal prosecutors from using those documents in their investigation into obstruction and mishandling of government secrets. The decision was expected. Last weekend, the judge said she […]
Biden claims he isn’t ‘Divisive’
President Biden dismissed criticisms Monday that he is vilifying Republicans by calling former President Donald Trump’s supporters extremists and threats to democracy. Republicans and some Democrats have accused Biden of fueling divisions for likening Trump’s Make America Great Again movement to “semi-fascism.” “I want to be very clear upfront. Not every Republican is a MAGA-Republican. […]
Democrats try to rewrite history about school closings
White House officials and Democratic lawmakers have attempted in recent days to reframe their position on school reopening policies amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Democrats have argued that they always supported students returning to in-person instruction and that President Biden’s massive $1.9 trillion reconciliation package in March 2021 helped facilitate schools reopening nationwide, even though Republican-led […]