Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) blamed Wednesday’s impeachment vote in the House of Representatives on “socialists” who “threaten unborn life in the womb” and “threaten Second Amendment protections.” Higgins made his claim during a speech opposing the two proposed articles of impeachment against Donald Trump that stem from Trump’s attempt to pressure...
GOP congressman says Trump impeachment worse than crucifixion of Jesus
On a day when many House Republicans complained about the process leading up to the impeachment of Donald Trump, one actually argued Jesus had a fairer process than Trump. In a House floor speech on Wednesday, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) invoked Christmas and the crucifixion of Jesus. “Before you take this historic vote today, one week before Christmas, I want you to keep this in...
Congressman loses even more staffers over decision to join GOP
Two staffers working for Rep. Jeff Van Drew in his New Jersey district office quit in light of the congressman’s desire to join the Republican Party, CNN reported Wednesday. Combined with previous resignations, these additions bring the total to eight staffers who have left Van Drew’s office since news broke over the weekend that he would no longer be a member of the Democratic Party...
Trump rage-tweets about impeachment right after White House claims he’s ‘working all day
White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham told reporters Wednesday afternoon that Donald Trump was “working all day,” adding that Trump “could catch some proceeding between meetings.” At 12:36 p.m., Associated Press White House reporter Jonathan Lemire tweeted Grisham’s statement: “The President will be working all day. He will be briefed by staff...
Trump himself predicted how history will remember him
Donald Trump has talked a lot lately about how he is not worried about impeachment, even claiming it might be beneficial for his reelection bid. However, Trump’s behavior and past comments are a surefire sign he knows exactly what impeachment would mean for his legacy — and that the consequences of being impeached are not good. Take, for example, Trump’s comments in 2014. That year...
GOP congresswoman accuses Democrats of ‘tearing families apart’ with impeachment
Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), a staunch advocate of Donald Trump’s harsh immigration policies, accused Democrats of “tearing families apart” during the House debate over articles of impeachment on Wednesday. “Madam Speaker, this is a sad day. I believe that Democrats are tearing this country apart. They’re tearing families apart,” said Lesko in her floor speech...
Less than half of active military have favorable view of Trump
Half of the active members of the U.S. military hold an unfavorable view of Donald Trump, according to a poll released Tuesday by the Military Times. About 45% hold a “very unfavorable” view, with an additional 5% holding an “unfavorable” view. The poll was released one day before the House of Representatives met to vote on two articles of impeachment against Trump. The...
Liz Cheney tries to delay impeachment with pointless demand — then lies about it
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) attempted to delay Donald Trump’s impeachment on Wednesday by pushing for a rare, out-loud roll call vote. Cheney falsely suggested that, without an audible vote, the American people would not know who voted to impeach Trump. Cheney, who has criticized House Democrats for wasting time on impeachment that could be spent on other priorities, moved to “provide for...
Trump administration claims cutting Puerto Rico’s health care is ‘fiscally responsible’
Donald Trump intervened in a recent spending bill in order to slash federal Medicaid funding to Puerto Rico, Politico reported on Wednesday. According to the outlet, the final spending deal included just $5.7 over two years for the program. Bipartisan congressional leaders had previously agreed on providing $12 billion in Medicaid funds for the struggling U.S. territory over four years...
Watchdog sues to force Kellyanne Conway to follow the law
If Donald Trump won’t address the repeated Hatch Act violations of his senior adviser Kellyanne Conway, maybe the courts will do it for him. Watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics just filed a lawsuit seeking to hold Conway accountable for her dozens of violations of the Hatch Act, the federal law prohibiting government employees from campaigning while acting in their...