Anti-Trump Fervor Backfires on Democrats
For months, Democrats have been warned by informed observers that they can’t build a winning election strategy for the 2018 midterms or the 2020 presidential election on anti-Trump fervor. “You cannot just run against Donald Trump. It is the job of we Democrats to put together a strong, cohesive economic group of proposals aimed at the middle class and those struggling to get there,” Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer warned his party. He said that in February. Over time, other Democratic lawmakers and strategists have echoed the plea, even as their dreams of a “blue wave” waver as the public detects President Trump’s authentic economic and diplomatic victories — which ... Read More
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Paul Ryan Slams Tariffs; US Should Target China
House Speaker Paul Ryan on Thursday blasted the Trump administration's decision to slap tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Europe, Mexico, and Canada, calling instead on the U.S. to work with allies to "address the unfair trading practices of countries like China." "I disagree with this decision," the Wisconsin Republican said in a statement. "Instead of addressing the real problems in the international trade of these products, today's action targets America’s allies when we should be working with them to address the unfair trading practices of countries like China." Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the tariffs, 25 percent on imported steel and 10 percent on aluminum, would ... Read More
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House Leader McCarthy Slams Google over 'Nazism' Error
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was quick to slam Google on Thursday after reports surfaced that an error in the Internet search giant's Knowledge Panel listed "Nazism" as a tenet of the California Republican Party. "Sadly, this is just the latest incident in a disturbing trend to slander conservatives," McCarthy wrote. "These damaging actions must be held to account. #StopTheBias" "Social media is being rigged to censor conservative voices," McCarthy tweeted. "We will not be silenced. #StopTheBias" The Google error, first spotted by political strategist Eric Wilson, listed "Nazism" among other GOP ideologies, such as “Conservatism,” "Market liberalism,” “Fiscal conservatism,” and ... Read More
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Comey Interviewed As Prosecutors Consider Charging McCabe
Investigators have questioned former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe’s direct superior during his time at the bureau, as part of a probe into whether McCabe broke the law and misled federal agents, The Washington Post reported Thursday. Investigators with the D.C.-U.S. Attorney’s Office spoke to former FBI director James Comey about allegations McCabe knowingly mislead federal agents, as well as Comey himself, over authorizing leaks to the media. If charged and found guilty, McCabe faces a five-year prison sentence for deceiving federal agents four times — including three times under oath. Comey’s questioning is a reflection of the seriousness with which investigators are approaching the ... Read More
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A Look at Trump’s Pardons and Commutations
President Donald Trump announced via tweet that he would be giving a full presidential pardon to conservative media commentator Dinesh D’Souza, declaring he was “treated very unfairly by our government!” Here’s a look at Trump’s other pardons and commutations so far: JOE ARPAIO In his first use of his presidential pardon power, Trump spared former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio the prospect of serving jail time after a conviction stemming from his use of immigration patrols that focused on Latinos. The White House said 85-year-old Arpaio, a top Trump supporter during the 2016 campaign, was a “worthy candidate” for the pardon, citing his “life’s work of ... Read More
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