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‘The Original Intent of the Founders Is Very Clear’: Trump Should Be Kept off 2024 Ballot

19 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Supreme Court Insurrection Constitution
  1. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether Donald Trump should be kept off the 2024 ballot due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 attacks.
  2. The 14th Amendment can disqualify someone from holding public office for engaging in insurrection against the federal government.
  3. Legal experts argue that Donald Trump should be disqualified from running for office based on the original intent of the founders and his actions.
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Jeffries: Republicans Targeting Biden Family Were Exposed ‘as Complete and Total Frauds’

19 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political parties Impeachment
  1. House Republicans were called out for targeting President Biden's family by having Hunter Biden testify publicly in an impeachment inquiry.
  2. Hunter Biden appeared at a public session which Republicans tried to use to hold him in contempt, exposing their political gamesmanship.
  3. According to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Republicans have no vision, ideas, agenda, or accomplishments to present to the American people.

Trump’s Coronavirus Response: ‘It Intentionally Was Never Under Control’

19 implied HN points • 23 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Policy Leadership
  1. Donald Trump did not have control over the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to significant loss of American lives.
  2. Trump's administration disbanded pandemic response teams and disbanded critical CDC positions in response to the crisis.
  3. Bob Woodward's analysis reveals that Trump's poor response to the pandemic was intentional and marked by inaction and misinformation.

Top Republicans Appear Unfazed By Potential for First-ever Default

19 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Debt crisis Political strategy Political Discourse
  1. Some top Republicans are not worried about the possibility of the US government defaulting for the first time.
  2. House Republicans are linking the debt limit increase to demanding federal spending cuts from President Biden and Democrats.
  3. Republican leaders may see a potential government default as a political advantage to capitalize on Biden's low approval ratings.

Congressman: Republicans Would Not Have Standing to Sue If Biden Uses 14th Amendment

19 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Law Finance Debt Congress
  1. Republicans may not be able to legally challenge if President Biden invokes the 14th Amendment to ensure the government pays its bills and avoids economic calamity.
  2. Section 4 of the 14th Amendment guarantees that the U.S. government's debts will be paid.
  3. Rep. Jamie Raskin believes that using the 14th Amendment doesn't invite legal challenges, and Republicans would struggle to prove injury if they sued.

He Just Can't Win: After Enduring Chinese Balloon Criticism, Republican Calls Biden 'Trigger-happy'

19 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Defense Intelligence Military Security
  1. Republicans criticize Biden for not acting on Chinese spy balloon, then call him 'trigger-happy' for taking down other objects.
  2. US shot down multiple unidentified flying objects after the Chinese balloon incident, raising security concerns.
  3. Increased vigilance post-balloon incident leads to heightened detection of aerial objects in the US and Canada.

‘This Was Biden I Think at His Best’: President Wins High Marks for SOTU

19 implied HN points • 08 Feb 23
  1. President Biden received high praise for his State of the Union address delivery
  2. Republican hecklers elevated Biden's presence and allowed him to engage in debate during his speech
  3. TV commentators and political figures noted that Biden was in his best form and delivered a powerful message

‘They Should Have Him Do Stuff Like that More Often’: Fox Reporter Impressed with Biden Performance

0 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Media Election
  1. President Biden's spirited rebuttal at a news conference impressed a Fox News reporter, showing his ability to handle criticism well.
  2. Special Counsel Hur's report characterized Biden as an elderly man with a poor memory, sparking Biden to argue against these assertions.
  3. Even a Fox News reporter, known for challenging Biden, admitted being impressed by the president's witty response to a memory-related question, suggesting Biden should engage in such interactions more often.

Republican Governor Latest to Encourage Texas To Ignore US Supreme Court Ruling

0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Governors Supreme Court National Guard Border Security Federal Government
  1. Multiple Republican politicians are encouraging Texas to ignore a US Supreme Court ruling.
  2. The Supreme Court decision allowed the federal government to remove razor wire placed by Texas law enforcement on the border wall.
  3. There is potential for President Biden to federalize the National Guard in Texas to enforce the court's ruling, leading to significant tension.

Trump Can’t Go Banning People from MAGA if He Wants to Be President, Prominent Republican Says

0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Presidency Republicans Campaigning Social media
  1. A prominent Republican warns Trump against banning voters from his political movement if he wants to be re-elected as president.
  2. Exclusionary thinking does not win elections, especially when it comes to alienating potential voters.
  3. Learning from past mistakes and expanding his base is crucial for Trump to succeed in winning the presidency.

‘We Follow the Facts and the Law Wherever They Lead’: AG Defends Trump Prosecution

0 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Justice Department Election interference Presidential Election Special counsel
  1. Attorney General Merrick Garland defends prosecution of Donald Trump, citing public interest and the need for a speedy trial.
  2. Garland emphasizes that the Justice Department's actions are based on facts and law, not politics.
  3. Trump is facing federal criminal cases relating to hoarding government documents and attempting to subvert the 2020 election results.

‘That's Extremely Dehumanizing’: Biden Bleeds Support in Michigan Over Israel

0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Foreign Policy Government Activism
  1. President Biden is losing support in Michigan due to his alignment with Israel's far-right government.
  2. Michigan's Arab-American community feels dehumanized by the focus on Palestinian lives only in the context of polls.
  3. People in Michigan, including Arab voters, want to see more empathy and action from the Biden administration to prevent child deaths in Gaza.

Republican Battle: Trump Brawls with Haley Coming Out of New Hampshire

0 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Republican party
  1. Donald Trump won the New Hampshire Republican primary but his opponent, Nikki Haley, didn't concede.
  2. Despite winning comfortably, Trump made harsh and bizarre comments about Haley and New Hampshire's Governor Chris Sununu in his victory speech.
  3. Trump also warned Haley and former opponent Ron DeSantis that they could face investigations if they won.

Super Bowl Presser Gets Dark: Reporter Asks If There ‘Credible Threats’ Involving Taylor Swift Amid MAGA Backlash

0 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Security Pop culture Conspiracy Theories Celebrities
  1. Homeland Security was asked about 'credible threats' involving Taylor Swift at a pre-Super Bowl press conference
  2. Taylor Swift has faced bizarre conspiracy theories from MAGA Republicans linking her to diabolical plans
  3. Despite concerns, Department of Homeland Security stated they have not seen any additional threats related to Taylor Swift

Goldman on Censuring Stefanik: Members of Congress Can’t Be ‘Gearing up to Subvert Democracy’ Again

0 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Democracy Elections Capitol Attack Conspiracy Theories
  1. Rep. Dan Goldman is pushing to censure Rep. Elise Stefanik for supporting the January 6 insurrectionists.
  2. Stefanik is accused of promoting conspiracy theories and undermining American democracy.
  3. Goldman emphasizes the importance of preventing Congress members from threatening democracy.