A conservative evangelical leader in Iowa called out Donald Trump on social media over the weekend, then hosted one of his chief rivals for the Republican presidential nomination. Bob Vander Plaats, head of the conservative Family Leader organization, shared a conspiracy-laden message from BlazeTV host Steve Deace attacking Trump for his actions during the COVID-19… Continue reading Evangelical Leader Criticizes Trump, Calls For ‘Another Candidate’
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Vivek Ramaswamy calls Juneteenth ‘useless’ 2 months after posting a video celebrating it
VAIL, Iowa — During a conversation with Iowa voters on Saturday, Vivek Ramaswamy suggested canceling Juneteenth, calling it a “useless” holiday. Less than two months ago, however, he posted a video to social media celebrating the day. While breaking down his plan to institute a national voting holiday, the GOP presidential candidate proposed making space… Continue reading Vivek Ramaswamy calls Juneteenth ‘useless’ 2 months after posting a video celebrating it
Trump Calls On SCOTUS To Interfere In His Criminal Cases
Donald Trump on Friday called on the Supreme Court, a third of which he appointed, to intervene in his criminal cases as his campaign’s finances remain under strain due to his mounting legal battles. In a post on this Truth Social platform, Trump implied that President Joe Biden along with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg… Continue reading Trump Calls On SCOTUS To Interfere In His Criminal Cases
Niger President Bazoum calls for U.S. help in coup
“I call on the U.S. government and the entire international community to help us restore our constitutional order,” he said. “Fighting for our shared values, including democratic pluralism and respect for the rule of law, is the only way to make sustainable progress against poverty and terrorism. The Nigerien people will never forget your support… Continue reading Niger President Bazoum calls for U.S. help in coup
Nancy Pelosi Calls Trump’s Jan. 6 Indictment ‘Heartbreaking’
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Wednesday said Donald Trump’s indictment on charges he attempted to overturn the 2020 presidential election are “heartbreaking” for the country. Trump on Thursday faces arraignment on four felony counts, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S. Special counsel Jack Smith said the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan.… Continue reading Nancy Pelosi Calls Trump’s Jan. 6 Indictment ‘Heartbreaking’
Costa Coffee faces boycott calls over transgender illustration
Anti-LGBTQ social media users are threatening to boycott the world’s second-largest coffee chain after a photo of one of its mobile cafe vans, which bore an illustration of a transgender person, began to circulate online Monday. The hashtag #BoycottCostaCoffee garnered traction after outspoken critics took issue with the illustration, which shows a trans person with… Continue reading Costa Coffee faces boycott calls over transgender illustration
Calls For Release Of Video In Page Incident With Rep. Van Orden
A House Democrat has asked for the release of any video captured by security cameras of the incident last week in which Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) allegedly shouted and cursed at a group of Senate pages taking pictures inside the U.S. Capitol’s dome. Rep. Mark Pocan, himself a fellow Badger State lawmaker, sent a… Continue reading Calls For Release Of Video In Page Incident With Rep. Van Orden
Nikki Haley Calls For Term Limits After McConnell Episode
Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley renewed her calls for term limits in Congress on Sunday, saying Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and other elected officials should know when to “walk away” and make room for new leadership. Haley, 51, said the incident was just one in a series of concerning moments for aging lawmakers… Continue reading Nikki Haley Calls For Term Limits After McConnell Episode
Trump Boldly Calls On ‘Clown’ GOP Rivals To Back Down From 2024 Presidential Race
NEW YORK (AP) — At a moment of growing legal peril, Donald Trump ramped up his calls for his GOP rivals to drop out of the 2024 presidential race as he threatened to primary Republican members of Congress who fail to focus on investigating Democratic President Joe Biden and urged them to halt Ukrainian military… Continue reading Trump Boldly Calls On ‘Clown’ GOP Rivals To Back Down From 2024 Presidential Race