Here Are the Concessions Kevin McCarthy Made to the Rebel Conservatives
Here Are the Concessions Kevin McCarthy Made to the Rebel Conservatives
Although it took 15 votes to get there, Rep. Kevin McCarthy ultimately became Speaker of the House on Friday evening. However, according to reports the California congressman was forced to make a number of key concessions in order to mollify conservative holdouts. Via ZeroHedge: As has been reported, it will only take a single congressperson, acting …
WHAT ABBOTT TOLD BIDEN: ‘You’re Two Years Too Late!’
WHAT ABBOTT TOLD BIDEN: ‘You’re Two Years Too Late!’
President Joe Biden got an earful from Texas Governor Greg Abbott during his recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border. According to Abbott, he told the President, “you’re two years and about 20 billion dollars too late.” Watch Governor Abbott explain what he told President Biden: During their brief meeting, Abbott delivered a letter to the …
REALITY BITES BACK: Engaging the Incurious Mind | Steve Berman
REALITY BITES BACK: Engaging the Incurious Mind | Steve Berman
I am about to get really wonky, and for me that can be a pretty dangerous thing. So settle in and put that red pen away. I’m going to talk about logic, proofs, and the virtue of curiosity. (Disclaimer: I didn’t know any of this would be on the test, I swear!) If I have …
KISS AND MAKE UP: Rogers Apologizes to Gaetz…’Sorry I Lost My Temper’
KISS AND MAKE UP: Rogers Apologizes to Gaetz…’Sorry I Lost My Temper’
Time to kiss and make up. Rep. Mike Rogers of Alabama and Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida appear to have buried the hatchet, with both making public statements following their confrontation on the house floor on Friday. Rep. Rogers, who is expected to become the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, took to Twitter …
WATCH: Protesters Storm Brazilian Congress, Executive Palace, and Supreme Court
WATCH: Protesters Storm Brazilian Congress, Executive Palace, and Supreme Court
Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed multiple buildings in the nation’s capital of Brasília on Sunday. Video has emerged on social media showing protesters entering buildings that house all three branches of Brazil’s government including the nation’s legislature, its presidential palace, and Supreme Court. Watch the dramatic video below: The demonstrations are in …
WATCH: Kevin McCarthy Wins the Speaker’s Race
WATCH: Kevin McCarthy Wins the Speaker’s Race
At long last, America has a new Speaker of the House. Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California was elected as Speaker in a dramatic late-night vote, bringing an end to a four day long revolt from his right flank, and finally capture the gavel on the 15th vote. McCarthy secured the position by a slim majority–216 …
BRAWL ON THE FLOOR! Rep. Mike Rogers Lunges at Rep. Matt Gaetz
BRAWL ON THE FLOOR! Rep. Mike Rogers Lunges at Rep. Matt Gaetz
Several House Republicans lost there cool last night in the final moments of their four-day effort to elect a speaker. Shortly after the 14th House speaker vote failed, a scuffle broke out when Rep. Mike Rogers of Alabama confronted Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida. Rogers was restrained by Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina. It’s unclear …
BOST GOES BERZERK: Watch Rep. Matt Gaetz Get Interrupted by Screaming McCarthy Supporter
BOST GOES BERZERK: Watch Rep. Matt Gaetz Get Interrupted by Screaming McCarthy Supporter
Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida got an earful from fellow Republican Rep. Mike Bost of Illinois today while giving his nominating speech for Rep. Jim Jordan. Watch the ruckus below: Although Bost is hard to understand over the commotion, the Illinois congressman seemed to take exception to Gaetz suggestion, that some McCarthy supports believe he …
DeSANTIS MOVES ON DISNEY: New Plan Strips Theme Parks of ‘Self-Governing Power’
DeSANTIS MOVES ON DISNEY: New Plan Strips Theme Parks of ‘Self-Governing Power’
A plan endorsed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was published on the Osceola County website this week that would strip the Disney Corporation of “self-governing status” at its Orlando theme parks. “The corporate kingdom has come to an end,” DeSantis’ communications director, Taryn Fenske, told Fox News. “Under the proposed legislation, Disney will no longer …
DISGUSTING DISPLAY: ‘Comedian’ Colbert Says Ronald Reagan ‘In Hell with Demons’ Because of AIDS
DISGUSTING DISPLAY: ‘Comedian’ Colbert Says Ronald Reagan ‘In Hell with Demons’ Because of AIDS
Late-night hack Stephen Colbert spiraled out of control Thursday night when he jokingly claimed Ronald Reagan is in hell because he failed to adequately solve the AIDS pandemic during the 1980s. Watch Colbert’s disgusting display above.
GAETZ: ‘Trump is Wrong to Support Kevin McCarthy’
GAETZ: ‘Trump is Wrong to Support Kevin McCarthy’
Congressman Matt Gaetz spoke with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham Thursday night, saying Donald Trump is flat-out wrong to support Kevin McCarthy as the next Speaker of the House. “I love President Trump…but HR wasn’t always his strong suit…I think President Trump is wrong to the extent that he supports Kevin McCarthy…I’m not gonna back him …
CONGRESS: You Have One Job on January 6th | Steve Berman
CONGRESS: You Have One Job on January 6th | Steve Berman
Two years ago: I remember this date minute-by-minute, as if a computer recorded it in my brain. My family and I, the day before, had attended my wife’s grandfather’s (“Papa”) funeral. On the way back home from central Georgia, we stopped at Tanger Outlet. It was there we listened to the carnage at the Capitol, …