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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
December 30, 2022
It turns out Little Suzie Newsykins wants a little more than a Trump indictment, even though that tops her (and my) Christmas list. The Department of Justice received a serious nudge from the January 6 House committee this week in the form of a criminal referral that listed four charges, including inciting insurrection.
That doesn’t mean the Insurrector-in-Chief will actually be indicted by the DOJ, but it is one step closer to happening. The holiday season really is a time of wonder and magic!
Speaking of magic, Congress passed a $858 billion defense budget that barely caused a ripple. According to the New York Times, this cash haul is “the second highest in inflation-adjusted terms since World War II.” If you haven’t hung out your shingle as an arms dealer, now might be the time.
Meanwhile, it looks like most Republicans and Democrats in Congress are in no hurry to ban stock trades, so the smell of conflict of interest wafting through the hallways will probably be stronger than the smell of chestnuts.
And even though we might not have as much cash as the Pentagon or certain families in Congress, I hope you have a wonderful holiday(s)!
Little Suzie Newsykins Sings: All I Want for Christmas - Mark Fiore - Political Cartoons
It turns out Little Suzie Newsykins wants a little more than a Trump indictment, even though that tops her (and my) Christmas list. The Department of Justice received a serious nudge from the January 6 House committee this week in the form of a criminal referral that listed four charges, including inciting insurrection.
That doesn’t mean the Insurrector-in-Chief will actually be indicted by the DOJ, but it is one step closer to happening. The holiday season really is a time of wonder and magic!
Speaking of magic, Congress passed a $858 billion defense budget that barely caused a ripple. According to the New York Times, this cash haul is “the second highest in inflation-adjusted terms since World War II.” If you haven’t hung out your shingle as an arms dealer, now might be the time.
Meanwhile, it looks like most Republicans and Democrats in Congress are in no hurry to ban stock trades, so the smell of conflict of interest wafting through the hallways will probably be stronger than the smell of chestnuts.
And even though we might not have as much cash as the Pentagon or certain families in Congress, I hope you have a wonderful holiday(s)!
December 30, 2022
Rep. Adam Schiff: “People like Mark Meadows, people like Jim Jordan, people like Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell understood exactly the danger Donald Trump posed but standing up to him was not as important as the position they held or the one they wanted.” - Aired on 12/29/2022.
Rep. Schiff: Mark Meadows Has 'No Moral Compass' - All In - MSNBC
Rep. Adam Schiff: “People like Mark Meadows, people like Jim Jordan, people like Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell understood exactly the danger Donald Trump posed but standing up to him was not as important as the position they held or the one they wanted.” - Aired on 12/29/2022.
December 30, 2022
Former DOJ official Andrew Weissman on a potential Trump indictment timeline: “If it’s going to happen, it’s going to have to happen in this upcoming year. It doesn’t make any sense for it to be prolonged.” - Aired on 12/29/2022.
Andrew Weissman: If Trump Is Indicted, It Will Be In 2023 - All In - MSNBC
Former DOJ official Andrew Weissman on a potential Trump indictment timeline: “If it’s going to happen, it’s going to have to happen in this upcoming year. It doesn’t make any sense for it to be prolonged.” - Aired on 12/29/2022.
December 30, 2022
2022 was a historic year for gun legislation, with 51 gun safety laws passed in 13 states and a federal bipartisan gun safety bill signed into law. Everytown’s Nick Suplina joins “The Beat” on these groundbreaking changes and the NRA’S inability to block gun reform. - Aired on 12/29/2022.
Historic Gun Safety Reforms Bust Myth Of NRA Invincibility - The Beat - MSNBC
2022 was a historic year for gun legislation, with 51 gun safety laws passed in 13 states and a federal bipartisan gun safety bill signed into law. Everytown’s Nick Suplina joins “The Beat” on these groundbreaking changes and the NRA’S inability to block gun reform. - Aired on 12/29/2022.
December 30, 2022
Former Chief of Homeland Security and Intelligence for Washington D.C. Donell Harvin, former FBI counterintelligence agent Peter Strzok, Associate Editor and Columnist for Real Clear Politics A.B. Stoddard, and former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade discuss the GOP undermining U.S. institutions and downplaying the threat of far-right violence. - Aired on 12/29/2022.
GOP Attempts To Minimize Threat Of Far-Right Violence - Deadline - MSNBC
Former Chief of Homeland Security and Intelligence for Washington D.C. Donell Harvin, former FBI counterintelligence agent Peter Strzok, Associate Editor and Columnist for Real Clear Politics A.B. Stoddard, and former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade discuss the GOP undermining U.S. institutions and downplaying the threat of far-right violence. - Aired on 12/29/2022.
December 30, 2022
The Jan. 6 committee releasing stunning new interview transcripts from Donald Trump Jr. and Stephen Miller. Miller telling the committee "I think there might be a plan for a peaceful walk to the Capitol..." Kimberly Guilfoyle also revealing that Don Jr. didn’t even want to go to DC on Jan. 6, and wanted to “go shark fishing” instead. - Aired on 12/29/2022.
MAGAworld Rocked By Jan. 6 Testimony Bomb: Top Advisors Knew Of Plan To March On Capitol - The Beat
The Jan. 6 committee releasing stunning new interview transcripts from Donald Trump Jr. and Stephen Miller. Miller telling the committee "I think there might be a plan for a peaceful walk to the Capitol..." Kimberly Guilfoyle also revealing that Don Jr. didn’t even want to go to DC on Jan. 6, and wanted to “go shark fishing” instead. - Aired on 12/29/2022.
December 30, 2022
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on recent statements by Marjorie Taylor Greene and Trump seeking to rid the Republican Party of of anyone not obedient to the Trump cult.
Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene seek SPLIT of Republican Party - Meidas Touch
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on recent statements by Marjorie Taylor Greene and Trump seeking to rid the Republican Party of of anyone not obedient to the Trump cult.
December 30, 2022
Washington Post national correspondent Philip Bump and former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade on George Santos now facing scrutiny from federal prosecutors. - Aired on 12/29/2022.
What The Federal, Local Investigations Into Rep.-Elect Santos May Entail - Deadline - MSNBC
Washington Post national correspondent Philip Bump and former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade on George Santos now facing scrutiny from federal prosecutors. - Aired on 12/29/2022.
December 30, 2022
Federal and New York State prosecutors are investigating Representative-elect George Santos. The lies he told to the voters of New York on the campaign trial are despicable, inexcusable and unforgivable. However, it's not the lies that are likely to bring him down, it's the financial irregularities that are coming to light. For example, Santos certified that his salary was $55,000 a year but that he "loaned" his own campaign $700,000 in 2021!
State and federal prosecutors undoubtedly will be investigating the possibility of crimes like campaign finance violations, state tax evasion, federal tax fruad and others, as this video discusses. - Glenn Kirschner - 12/29/2022.
Will McCarthy/congressional Republicans abuse the American voters by standing by liar George Santos?
Federal and New York State prosecutors are investigating Representative-elect George Santos. The lies he told to the voters of New York on the campaign trial are despicable, inexcusable and unforgivable. However, it's not the lies that are likely to bring him down, it's the financial irregularities that are coming to light. For example, Santos certified that his salary was $55,000 a year but that he "loaned" his own campaign $700,000 in 2021!
State and federal prosecutors undoubtedly will be investigating the possibility of crimes like campaign finance violations, state tax evasion, federal tax fruad and others, as this video discusses. - Glenn Kirschner - 12/29/2022.
December 29, 2022
As 2022 comes to an end and President Biden reaches the halfway point of his first term in office, 43% of Americans approve of the job he is doing, according to polling averages. But the president will face a new reality next week when Republicans take over the House majority. Laura Barrón-López reports on the White House's challenges and accomplishments so far and looks ahead to 2023. - Aired on 12/28/2022.
A look at Biden's first two years in office as administration faces new challenges in 2023 - PBS NewsHour
As 2022 comes to an end and President Biden reaches the halfway point of his first term in office, 43% of Americans approve of the job he is doing, according to polling averages. But the president will face a new reality next week when Republicans take over the House majority. Laura Barrón-López reports on the White House's challenges and accomplishments so far and looks ahead to 2023. - Aired on 12/28/2022.
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