Politics
Nikki Haley parts with Trump; ‘he let us down’
“We need to acknowledge he let us down,” she said. “He went down a path he shouldn’t have, and we shouldn’t have followed him, and we shouldn’t have listened to him. And we can’t let MORE
Year: 2021
Free Chat Friday
Free Chat Friday, Week 6
These are the times that try men and women’s souls. The summer soldier and sunshine patriot will shrink at this moment from the service of their cause and their country, but everyone who stands with MORE
Impeachment
Key Republican senators, who are also trial jurors met privately with Trump’s defense lawyers.
Republican Senators Ted Cruz, Mike Lee and Lindsey Graham met with former President Donald Trump’s impeachment defense lawyers despite being jurors in Trump’s trial. MORE
Biden Administration
Trump Hid His Calls With Putin, Now Biden Has Access to Them
Few Trump-era mysteries are as intriguing as what the 45th president said to Vladimir Putin in at least a dozen rambling, off-the-cuff calls and meetings over four years. Understanding what was said between the two MORE
Impeachment 2.0
“It’s not as though we haven’t been given a heads-up.” Rep. Jackie Speier, Jonestown and Insurrection Survivor
“Jim Jones was a religious cult leader, Donald Trump is a political cult leader,” Speier told the Guardian. “As a victim of violence and of a cult leader, I am sensitive to conduct that smacks MORE
Environment
Florida Man: Crash leaves pickup, big rig covered in human waste!
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – The driver of a pickup truck walked away from the scene of a crash Wednesday morning in Hollywood that left the pickup and a big rig covered in human waste. The driver MORE
In case you missed it:
Liveblog - In case you missed it: Headlines 02/11/21
With so many crazy things happening, sometimes things fall through the cracks. Here are some headlines that you may find interesting and worth discussing. Please feel free to post ‘headlines’ you would like to share MORE
Pandemic Morons
Trump’s COVID-19 Case Was Worse Than Acknowledged
The New York Times is reporting that Trump was very sick with COVID-19 in October, sicker than officials acknowledged. Trump’s blood oxygen was in the 80’s, and a lung problem associated with pneumonia brought on MORE
News
At Least 5 Dead in Fort Worth After Weather-Related Accident
Around 70-100 vehicles were involved in a freeway pile-up near downtown Fort Worth, Texas, at approximately 6:00amCT. At least five people have died, others had been trapped. First responders said at least 30 people were MORE
Live Discussions
Senate Impeachment Trial 2.0: Day Three
Join News Views for a Live Discussion on the Senate Impeachment Trial of Donald J. Trump 2.0. The impeachment trial should begin shortly. The Managers will argue today that the insurgence on the Capitol Building would not have happened….But MORE
Impeachment 2.0
Mike Lee objects to anecdote, prompting a confusing end to 2nd day of Trump trial
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) on Wednesday night objected to the portrayal of an accidental phone call from then-President Donald Trump, plunging the Senate chamber into confusion on the second day of Trump’s impeachment trial. Rising MORE
Impeachment 2.0
McConnell Not Pressuring GOP on Impeachment Acquittal
Mitch McConnell is not pressuring fellow GOP members to acquit Trump, limiting his remarks to procedure and timeline. GOP Senators have discussed the trial and their individual views at lunch meetings, while McConnell remains quiet. MORE
Impeachment
Betting on Biden? Reddit fuels fresh surge in cannabis stocks
Shares in North American cannabis firms were heading for new highs on Thursday, with Reddit-inspired retail investors betting they could beat the short-sellers and benefit from new legislation that is expected under U.S. President Joe MORE
Economy
Weekly jobless claims remain high despite decline in new COVID-19 cases
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections. Last week’s total declined from 812,000 the previous MORE
Impeachment
GOP senators signal they plan to acquit Trump despite visceral presentation by House Democrats
The House impeachment managers presented senators with videos of their colleagues fleeing a pro-Trump mob, which breached the US Capitol shouting “stop the steal.” They showed the rioters searching for then-Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and rummaging MORE
News
Derek Chauvin Had Agreed to Plead Guilty to Third-Degree Murder, But Bill Barr Rejected the Arrangement
Three days after the death of George Floyd, while soldiers prepared to protect the Twin Cities from burning, Derek Chauvin thought the case against him was so devastating that he agreed to plead guilty to MORE
Newscasts
Tucker Carlson claims George Floyd died of a drug overdose; tries connecting the dots to MAGAts storming the Capitol Building
In a bizarre rant that only Wing Nut World would understand, Fox ‘News’ host Tucker Carlson claimed George Floyd died from a drug overdose and somehow, his death lead to a bunch of MAGAts storming MORE
Politics
Anti-Trumper, former GOPers in talks to form third party
Dozens of former Republican officials, who view the party as unwilling to stand up to former President Donald Trump and his attempts to undermine U.S. democracy, are in talks to form a center-right breakaway party, MORE
Civil Rights
Idaho Falls cops shoot and kill the wrong man
Investigators in Idaho Falls are probing a fatal police encounter after a traffic stop early Monday escalated to a brief manhunt that left one person dead. An officer fatally shot an allegedly armed man who MORE
Celebrity Death Watch
Rush Limbaugh’s Longtime Producer Asked for Prayers as Rush Misses Another Show!
“Our prayers are with Rush as he continues to fight the illness he has been afflicted with,” Bo Snerdley tweeted. “We are still praying for a remission. Today @KenMatthews will fill in for Rush.” He MORE
In case you missed it:
Liveblog - In case you missed it: Headlines 02/10/21
Democrats rejected Republicans’ proposal to limit eligibility for payments and will likely move forward with passing the package on their own. MORE
Politics
Michigan GOP Leader Doubles Down on Calling January 6 a Hoax
In a hidden video with Hillsdale County Republicans, Michigan Senate Leader Mike Shirkey’s comments went viral on Tuesday when he suggested the Capitol riot was a hoax. The discussion took place in a diner while MORE
Coronavirus
COVID 19 UPDATES: 2 / 10 / 2021
America recently reached the milestone of having 2 million vaccine shots given in a single day, well on the way to the goal of 3+ million per day. So far, over 32 million first doses MORE
Education
Ohio Mom says school aide tried to staple note to autistic son’s head!
DATELINE: BOARDMAN, Ohio – According to a police report, officers took a report at the police station on Jan. 20 from Sheli Myers. She told officers that her son with autism was very “shook up” MORE
Live Discussions
Senate Impeachment Trial 2.0: Day Two
Join News Views for a Live Discussion on the Senate Impeachment Trial of Donald J. Trump 2.0. The second day of the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump will kick off Wednesday at noon ET, with the Democratic impeachment MORE