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politics-and-education3 days ago•2 min saved

Botstein Resigns from Bard After Epstein Email Controversy

Leon Botstein resigned from all positions at Bard College after congressional Democrats demanded a criminal investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The demand followed the discovery of an email in which Botstein allegedly asked Epstein if a young woman was 'for me, or are you keeping her for yourself.' Botstein denied sending the message and claimed he resigned to protect the institution from distraction, while the college board accepted his resignation and launched a full review.

via The Guardian|

#bard-college #jamie-raskin #jeffrey-epstein

politics3 days ago

Raskin Proposes Smithsonian Exhibit to Archive Trump-Era Propaganda Amid Funding Threats

Rep. Jamie Raskin has introduced legislation requiring the Smithsonian to preserve artifacts from the Trump administration, including controversial signage and banners, as a permanent exhibit on authoritarianism. This move counters White House efforts to control the museum’s narrative through funding threats and executive orders.

via Axios|

#cultural-policy #jamie-raskin #legislation

politics1 month ago•411 min saved

Raskin: Impeachment Is a Tool, Not a Fetish, for Democrats

Rep. Jamie Raskin said on NBC's Meet the Press that while Trump has “undoubtedly” committed impeachable offenses, Democrats view impeachment as a “tool in the toolbox” for constitutional self-defense—not a panacea or a fetish. They could pursue it if they retake the House, but their priorities include delivering healthcare and ending the lawlessness they see in the administration. Trump has been impeached twice but acquitted both times, and Raskin argues impeachment remains a potential option alongside broader governance goals.

via NBC News|

#congress #donald-trump #healthcare

politics1 month ago•228 min saved

Kushner probe expands to Albania resort amid land-deed controversy

Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are widening their inquiry into Jared Kushner to scrutinize his Albania coast resort plans, with Rep. Jamie Raskin requesting records on approvals and communications with U.S. and Albanian officials. The probe, which follows protests and allegations of a forged land deed, asks whether Kushner’s conduct should be examined under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and whether the statute needs updating, building on previously disclosed concerns about his dual role as a U.S. envoy and head of Affinity Partners.

via MS NOW|

#affinity-partners #albania #foreign-corrupt-practices-act

politics1 month ago•11 min saved

Raskin Slams Trump’s Truth Social Fee Plan as Insider-Trading Risk

Rep. Jamie Raskin condemns a plan for Truth Social to charge up to $100,000 a month for early access to Trump’s posts, calling it a 'smash-and-grab' insider-trading scheme that could give traders a split-second edge and affect markets; the idea, discussed with Joe Rogan and reported by Reuters, raises questions about legality and market impact.

via HuffPost|

#insider-trading #jamie-raskin #joe-rogan

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Raskin escalates Paramount merger scrutiny, invites CEO to testify under oath

House Judiciary Democrat Jamie Raskin is intensifying scrutiny of Paramount Skydance’s bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, inviting Paramount CEO David Ellison to a transcribed interview and signaling potential subpoena power if Democrats win the House; the move frames concerns about antitrust, national security, and press freedom, while Paramount says it has been transparent. The update also notes Republican reactions and related items, including the NRSC’s backing of Darline Graham in South Carolina and questions over Miller-aligned campaign contributions.

via Politico|

#antitrust #congressional-oversight #first-amendment

politics2 months ago•12 min saved

FIFA chief asked to testify over Trump ties as House Democrats seek records

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to appear before the House Judiciary Committee and to hand over all records of FIFA’s contacts with Donald Trump, his administration and the Trump Organization, including gifts, office space at Trump Tower, and communications on private platforms. The request, due by August 9, 2026, also seeks visitor logs from FIFA’s Miami and New York offices and preservation of communications, signaling heightened scrutiny of FIFA’s ties to the Trump era ahead of the 2026 World Cup and potentially foreshadowing broader investigations if Democrats regain the House.

via The New York Times|

#fifa #gianni-infantino #house-judiciary-committee

politics2 months ago•33 min saved

Raskin Probes Epstein as Foreign Agent Tying to Trump Era Policy

House Judiciary Democrat Jamie Raskin launched a probe into whether Jeffrey Epstein acted for foreign governments to influence Donald Trump during his first term, citing documents that allegedly show Epstein promoted Saudi and Kuwaiti interests, advised Russia on Trump dealings, and consulted with Israeli figures, while noting he never registered as a foreign agent under FARA and urging full release of related files due to national-security concerns.

via Common Dreams|

#israel #jamie-raskin #politics

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Raskin labels Trump-IRS settlement a constitutional slush fund

Rep. Jamie Raskin, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, denounced a reported $1.776 billion fund intended to compensate Trump allies via an IRS settlement as a constitutional political slush fund that Congress never authorized; he argues it would pay nearly 1,600 Jan. 6 defendants and insurrectionists, potentially violating the Fourteenth Amendment, and says Democrats will sue to block the plan.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#constitution #fourteenth-amendment #irs-settlement

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Raskin Pushes Bipartisan Commission to Assess Presidential Fitness Under the 25th Amendment

Ranking Member Jamie Raskin introduced a bipartisan bill to create the Commission on Presidential Capacity to discharge the powers of the presidency under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment. The independent body would work with the Vice President, with 16 members (four retired executive-branch officials from each side and four physicians and four psychiatrists from each party) selecting a 17th chair. It could be activated by Congress through a concurrent resolution, and if incapacity is found, the Vice President would become Acting President. The proposal aims to ensure continuity of government amid concerns about the President’s cognitive fitness and volatile public remarks, and follows Raskin’s call for a formal evaluation.”,

via U.S. House Judiciary Committee Democrats | (.gov)|

#25th-amendment #bipartisan-legislation #continuity-of-government

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Democrats push 25th Amendment commission to work with JD Vance on removing Trump

House Democrats introduced a bill to form a 17-member presidential-capacity commission, including four physicians and four psychiatrists, to determine whether Trump is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the presidency under the 25th Amendment and would coordinate with the vice president and cabinet, with JD Vance as a key partner; the effort faces long odds in a Republican-led House and follows recent controversial Trump statements.

via The Guardian|

#25th-amendment #cabinet #jamie-raskin

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

House Democrats Open to 25th Amendment Route to Remove Trump

House Democratic leaders signaled openness to considering the 25th Amendment as a tool to remove President Trump, with Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin set to brief colleagues; while some lawmakers push for bold action amid ongoing calls after Trump's provocative statements, leadership has not formally endorsed invoking the Amendment, and Democrats also pursue an Iran war powers resolution to pressure Republicans.

via Axios|

#25th-amendment #hakeem-jeffries #iran-war-powers

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Democrats pursue a careful, evidence-driven path on Noem impeachment

Democrats aren’t rushing to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, opting for a careful investigation led by Rep. Jamie Raskin before any vote; leadership stresses they want a solid case rather than a show vote, and while many Democrats back impeachment, any successful move would require GOP votes in a narrowly divided House and would still face a Senate hurdle for removal.

via Axios|

#democrats #house-of-representatives #impeachment

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Farage Criticizes Raskin as 'Pig-Headed' in London

During a visit to London, UK politician Nigel Farage called U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin ‘pig-headed’ after interrupting his speech on free speech issues, leading to a tense exchange. Raskin highlighted bipartisan camaraderie despite the incident, which occurred amid broader concerns from U.S. lawmakers about European digital regulations impacting free speech and U.S. tech companies.

via Politico|

#farage #free-speech #jamie-raskin

politics1 year ago•11 min saved

Trump's Jail Threats Against Jan. 6 Committee Spark GOP Division

House Republicans are divided over Donald Trump's call to jail members of the January 6th Committee, with some expressing support for investigating potential legal violations by the committee. Trump has falsely accused the committee of destroying evidence, a claim debunked by fact-checks. While some GOP members are enthusiastic about potential prosecutions, others avoid commenting on Trump's statements. The situation highlights the deepening partisan divide and the potential for increased tension in Congress.

via The Bulwark|

#donald-trump #house-republicans #james-comer