Month: September 2023
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‘Squad’ Democrat Accused of Pulling Fire Alarm Amid Tense Shutdown Talks
Amid a chaotic morning with lawmakers striving to avert a government shutdown, New York Representative Jamaal Bowman allegedly pulled a fire alarm in one of the House of Representatives’ office buildings. Committee Chair Bryan Steil confirmed the incident is under investigation. “Rep. Jamal Bowman pulled a fire alarm in Cannon this morning. An investigation into…
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McCarthy Fires Back at Republicans Who Opposed His Efforts to Avoid Government Shutdown
On Saturday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy issued scathing criticism of Republicans who opposed his efforts to avoid a government shutdown, saying he doesn’t “want to be part of that team.” Earlier in the day, the House of Representatives voted 335-91 to pass a short-term spending bill on Saturday, funding the government for 45 days, and giving the…
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Sidney Powell Paid for Georgia Election Machine Examination Upon ‘Threat,’ Her Lawyer Says
Former federal prosecutor Sidney Powell stands accused of breaching election machines in Georgia, a charge she vehemently denies. The allegations stem from a January 7, 2021, incident involving the data forensic company SullivanStrickler, which copied data from election machines in Coffee County, Georgia. “There are no communications of any kind between Ms. Powell and any…
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WATCH: DeSantis Wins Over Bill Maher’s Audience on COVID Lockdowns
Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday tackled tough questions from Real Time host Bill Maher and received repeated applause from the audience when he vowed to “clean house” in the public-health apparatus that brought about Covid lockdowns. The center-left personality asked why DeSantis decided to run for president, given former president Trump’s current domination of the…
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The Five (Including Oprah) Who Could Replace Dianne Feinstein
The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein means California Gov. Gavin Newsom will be forced to appoint an interim replacement ahead of the 2024 elections when voters will get a say. Feinstein held the seat since 1992, holding back a generation of aspiring Golden State politicians now eager for a chance to replace her. Newsom, who…
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McCarthy to Work with Dems to Pass 45-Day Funding, Avoiding Govt Shutdown
On the brink of a federal government shutdown, Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced a dramatic pivot Saturday, trying to push a 45-day funding bill through the House with Democratic help — a move that could keep government open but most certainly risks his job. Republican lawmakers met behind closed doors early in the morning with hours…
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LIST: 21 House Republicans Who Voted “NO” on McCarthy’s Stopgap Funding Bill
The House of Representatives failed to pass a stopgap funding bill which could have averted a government shutdown, with 21 Republican members of Congress voting against the bill. While a procedural vote to advance the bill passed, final passage failed by a 198-232 vote, with 21 Republicans voting against the bill. Funding for the government…
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Jack Smith Demands Trump Gag Order
Special Counsel Jack Smith submitted a new filing in support of his proposed gag order against ex-President Donald Trump citing his rant about executing Gen. Mark Milley and his attacks on people like the judge in the case, Federal District Judge Tanya Chutkan. Two weeks ago, Smith’s team filed a motion for a limited gag…
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Charges Pending Against Transgender Student Seen Assaulting Girl in Viral Video
Reduxx has confirmed that a petition has been received by the Washington County Juvenile Court and charges are now pending in the case of a transgender student caught on film violently attacking a female student at Hazelbrook Middle School in Tualatin, Oregon. Last night, a viral clip began circulating on social media depicting a trans-identified…
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Top Military Officer General Mark Milley Retires
General Mark Milley steps down on Friday after a tumultuous term as the top US military officer that saw him face repeated crises at home and abroad. Milley said that troops take an oath to a constitution and not a “wannabe dictator”, in an apparent reference to Trump that drew an audible reaction from some…