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politics1 month ago•14 min saved

44 Lawmakers’ Texts Dragged Into Smith Probe, Sparking GOP Pushback

DOJ special counsel Jack Smith’s team retrieved and reviewed White House text messages involving 44 current or former lawmakers (covering Oct. 1, 2020–Jan. 20, 2021); the process reportedly bypassed a privilege-screening step. Republicans released the records and criticized Smith, and House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan issued a criminal referral accusing Smith of misleading Congress, highlighting how the texts relate to the 2020 election and January 6 investigations and prompting ongoing political backlash.

via Fox News|

#congress-investigation #jack-smith #january-6

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

NH Lawmaker's 107-MPH Stop Sparks Body-Cam Funding Debate

New Hampshire state Rep. Ellen Read faces speeding charges after a deputy alleged she drove 107 mph, a case that spotlights Rockingham County’s lack of body-worn and dashboard cameras due to funding. Read contends the state constitution provides immunity for lawmakers traveling to and from legislative duties, while others say it isn’t absolute. The state has a 2021 grant program to help agencies buy cameras, but it’s unclear whether Rockingham applied. Read says she would have used a dash cam and disputes the deputy’s speed claim, while prosecutors note there’s no official body- or dash-camera footage of the stop.

via Fox News|

#body-cameras #constitutional-immunity #lawmakers

politics1 month ago•122 min saved

Lawmakers Demand Clarity After Bombshell Maine ICE Shooting Report

Lawmakers urge DHS and ICE to provide details after a bombshell report alleging an ICE officer shot someone in Maine, signaling heightened scrutiny of immigration enforcement and accountability measures.

via AP News|

#accountability #ice #immigration

politics2 months ago•72 min saved

Georgia lawmakers seek replacement after vote-counting ban

Georgia lawmakers are seeking a replacement for a vote-counting method that has been banned, weighing options to ensure accuracy, security, and transparency as they push proposals to resolve the issue before upcoming elections.

via AP News|

#election-law #georgia-elections #lawmakers

world2 months ago•16 min saved

China bans four New Zealand MPs after Taiwan visit, signaling renewed cross-strait strain

China bans four New Zealand lawmakers after their Taiwan visit, signaling renewed cross-strait tensions as the delegation met Taiwanese officials and observed events.

via AP News|

#china #lawmakers #new-zealand

politics3 months ago•13 min saved

Senate approves pay forfeiture for lawmakers during shutdowns

The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold senators’ pay during government shutdowns, to be executed by the secretary of the Senate and released once funding is restored; the measure, sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy, would take effect after the November 3 election and would apply only to the Senate, not the House, amid concerns about the financial hardship faced by federal workers during closures.

via AP News|

#federal-workers #government-shutdown #lawmakers

politics5 months ago•15 min saved

Lawmakers, White House hold talks to avert DHS funding stalemate

Lawmakers and White House officials held closed-door talks to avert a looming Department of Homeland Security shutdown, signaling a small sign of progress as negotiations continue, with White House border czar Tom Homan meeting senators on Capitol Hill.

via AP News|

#border-security #dhs #lawmakers

politics6 months ago•1 min saved

Epstein files surface six new names deemed likely incriminated, lawmakers say

A review of Epstein case files identified six additional men who lawmakers say are likely to be incriminated, broadening the scope of the ongoing probe.

via Axios|

#epstein #files #incriminated

business7 months ago•0 min saved

PwC Embraces Crypto Amid Political Support

PwC is increasing its involvement in the cryptocurrency sector as support from Donald Trump and other lawmakers grows, signaling a broader acceptance and integration of digital assets in the financial industry.

via Financial Times|

#business #cryptocurrency #donald-trump

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Japan's Increasing Engagement with Taiwan Sparks Chinese Concerns

A series of visits by Japanese lawmakers to Taiwan has highlighted strong Japan-Taiwan relations and provoked a sharp response from China, amid ongoing tensions over Taiwan's status and regional security.

via The Japan Times|

#china #diplomacy #japan

politics8 months ago•0 min saved

Lawmakers threaten contempt over Epstein files and DOJ's handling

Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Thomas Massie, and Ro Khanna are seeking to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt of Congress for withholding additional documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

via The Washington Post|

#bondi #contempt-of-congress #document-release

politics8 months ago•2 min saved

DOJ Releases Epstein Files Amid Political Controversy

The DOJ released new Epstein documents, but lawmakers criticize the release for being incomplete and heavily redacted, with ongoing political debates over transparency and connections to Epstein involving Trump and other officials.

via Politico|

#doj #epstein #lawmakers

world8 months ago•0 min saved

France Faces Budget Deadlines and Economic Challenges in 2023

France is set to end the year without passing a new budget as lawmakers fail to reach an agreement, with discussions also involving delays on a trade deal with Mercosur, highlighting ongoing political and economic negotiations.

via politico.eu|

#budget #delay #france

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Congress Faces Significant Turnover and Resignations by 2026

Over 10% of current U.S. Congress members plan not to return after 2026, due to retirements, redistricting, and seeking other offices, marking a record level of turnover driven by political shifts and redistricting efforts.

via NPR|

#2026midterms #congress #lawmakers

world8 months ago•4 min saved

Rob Reiner's Family Tragedy and Political Fallout

Donald Trump faced widespread condemnation after posting a controversial social media message blaming the death of Rob Reiner and his wife on Reiner's alleged dislike of him, which was met with outrage from politicians and celebrities. The Reiners were found dead at their home, and their son was arrested on suspicion of murder. Reiner, a critic of Trump, had previously spoken out against him, and the incident has sparked a significant political and public backlash.

via The Guardian|

#celebrities #donald-trump #lawmakers