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politics12 days ago•2 min saved

White House airs recycled 2024 campaign ad as 'public service announcement' amid midterm push

The Trump administration has begun airing a 30-second television spot that is nearly identical to a 2024 presidential campaign ad, labeling it a 'public service announcement' paid for by the U.S. government. The ad, which features President Donald Trump warning of a 'final battle' against 'warmongers' and the 'deep state,' has drawn bipartisan criticism over the use of taxpayer funds for what many view as campaign-style messaging ahead of the November midterms. While the White House defends the spots as patriotic and educational, critics argue they violate federal laws prohibiting the use of public money for political propaganda or self-promotion.

via NBC News|

#bipartisan-criticism #government-spending #midterm-elections

politics4 months ago•5 min saved

Treasury General Counsel Leaves as Trump Funds Anti-Weaponization Initiative

Brian Morrissey, the Treasury Department’s general counsel, resigned the same day the Trump administration announced a roughly $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization fund’ to settle Trump’s lawsuit over IRS-leaked tax returns; financed through the federal judgment fund and overseen by a five‑member commission appointed by the attorney general, the move drew bipartisan criticism over the appearance of self‑dealing.

via Politico|

#anti-weaponization-fund #bipartisan-criticism #brian-morrissey-resignation

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Congressional Outrage Over Rep. Mary Miller's Racist Remarks and Posts

Rep. Mary Miller faced bipartisan criticism after mistakenly identifying a Sikh man as Muslim and criticizing his participation in the House prayer, highlighting her controversial history and the importance of religious tolerance and accurate representation.

via Axios|

#bipartisan-criticism #house-prayer #mary-miller

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Governor's Commutation of Ex-Chiefs Coach's Son's DUI Sentence Sparks Outrage"

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson faced bipartisan criticism after commuting the sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, who was involved in a drunken driving crash that permanently injured a 5-year-old girl. The decision to reduce Reid's sentence to house arrest until October 2025 without consulting local prosecutors or the victim's family drew outrage from both Democrats and Republicans, with many expressing disbelief and disappointment in the governor's actions. The move was seen as a stark contrast to Parson's refusal to intervene in the cases of Kevin Strickland and Lamar Johnson, who were eventually exonerated after serving long prison sentences.

via Missouri Independent|

#bipartisan-criticism #britt-reid #dwi

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Border Crisis: Lawmakers Clash Over Immigration Laws and Responsibility

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are divided in their response to President Biden's claim that he has "done all he can do" to address the border crisis, with some criticizing his handling of the situation and others shifting blame to Congress. Biden is facing bipartisan criticism over his failure to handle the immigration crisis as record-high numbers of migrants enter the U.S. through its southern border. While Biden has requested $14 billion for border security as part of his supplemental funding request to Congress, there doesn't appear to be an imminent path forward, with Republicans arguing the proposals aren't aggressive enough and Democrats accusing them of delaying a deal for political advantage in the 2024 elections.

via Fox News|

#biden #bipartisan-criticism #border-crisis

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

"Senators Condemn Republican Congressman's Verbal Abuse of Young Pages"

Republican congressman Derrick Van Orden from Wisconsin faced bipartisan criticism after yelling and cursing at high school-aged Senate pages during a late-night tour of the Capitol. Van Orden used profanity to describe the pages as lazy and ordered them off the floor of the Capitol Rotunda. Senate leaders, including Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell, rebuked Van Orden for his behavior and thanked the pages for their service. Van Orden, a former Navy Seal, defended his actions and embraced the presence of alcohol in his office. Critics called him an embarrassment and a hypocrite, referencing a previous incident of harassment.

via The Guardian US|

#bipartisan-criticism #capitol-behavior #politics

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Biden's decision to send troops to US-Mexico border draws criticism from both parties.

President Biden's decision to send 1,500 active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border has drawn criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. Some Democrats have expressed concern over the "militarization" of the border, while Republicans have suggested alternative solutions and criticized Biden's decision to send troops to the border. The White House has defended the decision, saying it is a common practice and that more work can be done to secure the border. The deployment comes as the US and Mexico jointly announced new immigration policies to lessen the number of illegal border crossings.

via Fox News|

#biden-administration #bipartisan-criticism #immigration