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The news last week was full of extraordinary items. I've selected just a few from a three-day period, adding a few comments.
Category Archives: US Politics
This Woman Was Once The National Teacher Of The Year. Now She Is Running For Congress
Jahana Hayes is currently running for the vacant 5th Congressional District seat in Connecticut with the chance to become the first black Democrat to ever represent Connecticut in Congress. "I'm a fighter," Hayes told the Hartford Courant .
Strzok explains how anti-Trump dossier made its way from Clinton camp to eager FBI
The lengths to which the FBI relied on the Hillary Clinton opposition research dossier to investigate her political rival came into sharper focus with the testimony of the lead investigator, FBI agent Peter Strzok. Mr. Strzok told a joint House committee last week that the FBI received from Associate Attorney General Bruce Ohr a raft of documents - including sections of the anti- Trump dossier - during the investigation into Russia election interference.
Charlotte Democrats look to stop city from hosting 2020 Republican convention before it is offered
Charlotte, North Carolina, a Democrat-dominated city whose transgender-friendly bathroom ordinance triggered a statewide political war, is a front-runner to host the 2020 Republican Convention where President Donald Trump seeks an anointing to run for a second term. The City Council has scheduled a special meeting Monday to decide whether to accept a yet-to-be-extended offer from the GOP.
Obama to lead celebrations 100 years after Mandela’s birth
South Africa celebrates the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's birth this week with a flagship speech by former US president Barack Obama and an outpouring of memories and tributes to the late anti-apartheid leader. Mandela, who died in 2013, remains a global icon for his long fight against white-minority rule and for his message of peace and reconciliation when he was released after 27 years in prison.
Gowdy to Trump: Ask Putin where “we can pick up the 25 Russians”
Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-South Carolina, says President Trump should ask Russian President Vladimir Putin where exactly "we can pick up the 25 Russians" who have indicted in special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election. "I would ask the president to give some serious consideration, your first request of Vladimir Putin needs to be, 'Tell us which airport we can pick up the 25 Russians that tried to interfere with the fundamentals of our democracy,'" Gowdy told "Face the Nation" on Sunday.
National pro-life group readies to go door-to-door in Senate race
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Leaders of the largest political pro-life group, Susan B. Anthony List, plan to work against the reelection of U.S. Senator Joe Manchin from bases in several West Virginia cities, part of an effort in six states to unseat what the group's campaign chair calls "six vulnerable Democrats."
Obama arrives in Kenya for family visit
Former US President Barack Obama arrived in Kenya on Sunday for a quick family visit before he heads to South Africa to attend Nelson Mandela's birthday tribute. Obama met Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, opposition leader Raila Odinga and other top officials after his arrival.
Rand Paul: Russia Is Always Going To Meddle In Our Elections, Just…
Russia meddled in the 2016 election in part as a retaliation against the U.S. influencing elections in eastern Europe, Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul said Sunday. "I think really we mistake our response if we think it's about accountability from the Russians," Paul told Jake Tapper on CNN's "State of the Union.
House Lawmakers To Question Facebook, Alphabet, Twitter Over Political Bias And Censorship
The House Judiciary Committee is set to question the biggest social media companies Tuesday on their social media filtering practices, which will likely lead to accusations of political bias from Republican lawmakers "The advent of social media has made it possible for people to connect across continents, explore vast amounts of information, and share meaningful dialogue with friends and strangers," House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte said in a statement. "However, this same technology can be used to suppress a particular viewpoint and manipulate public opinion."
California Dems Snub Feinstein, Endorse Liberal Challenger For Senate
California Democrats have declined to endorse Sen. Dianne Feinstein's bid for re-election in 2018, rebuking a powerful senator the party's activist base sees as too conservative for the famously liberal state. Instead, the state party's executive committee voted late Saturday to endorse her challenger, state Sen. Kevin de Leon, in the general election.
Elon Musk donated $40K to committee dedicated to keeping Republicans in control of Congress
Elon Musk listens at a press conference following the first launch of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., February 6, 2018. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was reportedly among the 50 top donors to a GOP Political Action Committee dedicated to keeping Republicans in control of Congress, last quarter.
Former Congressman from Georgia Pat Swindall has died
Former congressman Pat Swindall, a Republican trailblazer in Georgia before his political career was derailed by a perjury conviction, has died at age 67. Swindall died Wednesday. His former campaign manager and chief of staff, Robb Austin, confirmed his death Thursday to The Associated Press.
The Latest: Trump departs for Finland for summit with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump drives a golf buggy on his golf course at Turnberry golf club, in Turnberry, Scotland, Sunday, July 15, 2018. President Trump and the First Lady spent the weekend in Scotland, as part of their visit to the UK before leaving for Finland where he will meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin for talks on Monday.
Dems on Russia today vs. Dems on Russia yesterday
As you're well aware, Democrats are sounding the "Russia" alarm over a bunch of stuff that happened when Obama was still president: WATCH: Jason Kander delivers the perfect analogy for why it's patriotic, not partisan, to protect America's democracy. The Russia government's efforts to disrupt our electoral process have grave implications for our democracy.
Elon Musk calls Thai cave rescuer a ‘pedo guy’
JUNE 14: Engineer and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk of The Boring Company listens as Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel talks about constructing a high speed transit tunnel at Block 37 during a news conference on June 14, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Musk said he could create a 16-passenger vehicle to operate on a high-speed rail system that could get travelers to and from downtown Chicago and O'hare International Airport under twenty minutes, at speeds of over 100 miles per hour.
The Latest: Trump Calls Eu a ‘Foe’ Ahead Of Putin Summit
The Latest on President Donald Trump : 4 p.m. President Donald Trump is describing the European Union as a "foe" in an interview taped in Scotland. Trump told CBS News in an interview Saturday that he thinks the U.S. has "a lot of foes," including the bloc of European nations that are among America's closest allies.
Obama to attend his sister’s event in Kenya before heading to South Africa
Former President Barack Obama is visiting his father's homeland of Kenya before heading to South Africa, where he'll take part in events honoring Nelson Mandela's birthday. Obama meets Kenya's president, Uhuru Kenyatta, and opposition leader Raila Odinga on Sunday before attending the inauguration of a sports and vocational center founded by his sister, Auma Obama, on Monday.
SCOTUS battle highlights red-state Democrats’ 2018 dilemma
The retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy immediately set off a rush of political jockeying ahead of what promises to be a lengthy and contentious confirmation battle. The most immediate target for Republicans included a familiar list of names, including North Dakota Democrat Heidi Heitkamp.
Mueller probe indicts 12 Russians for hacking Democrats in 2016Washington Post
A dozen Russian intelligence officers have been charged with conspiring to hack Democrats during the 2016 presidential campaign, according to a new indictment in the probe led by special counsel Robert S. Mueller III. The 12 were members of a Russian military intelligence agency known as the GRU and are accused of engaging in a sustained effort to hack the computer networks of Democratic organizations and the Hillary Clinton campaign.