Category: Donald Trump

Kevin McCarthy Credits Trump for His House Speaker Win

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) thanked former President Donald Trump for helping him secure the speakership. “I do want to especially thank President [Donald] Trump. I don’t think anybody should doubt his influence. He was with me from the beginning,” McCarthy told reporters early morning on Jan. 7, after winning the 15th vote…


Trump, McConnell, Pence Congratulate McCarthy After Narrow Speaker Win

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who became the 55th speaker of the House of Representatives by a narrow margin after 15 rounds of voting, is receiving praise from former President Donald Trump and several lawmakers. “Congratulations to Kevin McCarthy and our GREAT Republican Party,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “The ‘Speaker’ selection process,…


The Speaker Clash: Perspective From the Founding Generation

News Analysis As Republicans continue to battle over the House Speakership, it’s easy to forget that we’ve been here before–in the 19th century. The position was last contested this fiercely during the decades of sectional conflict that culminated in the Civil War. The longest, toughest race to-date occurred in 1856. It took 133 ballots for…


Rep. Gaetz: ‘I Will Resign’ if Democrats Help Elect Moderate GOP Speaker

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) isn’t worried about House Democrats teaming up with other members of his party to elect a moderate Republican speaker of the House. “That will not happen,” Gaetz told Fox News’ Laura Ingraham on Jan. 5 after the House failed for the 11th time to elect a speaker. “I’m on the floor,”…


Trump Faces Wrongful Death Suit Brought by Girlfriend of Capitol Police Officer Who Died of Natural Causes

Former President Donald Trump is facing a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the girlfriend of U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, who a medical examiner said died of natural causes a day after the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. Sicknick’s girlfriend Sandra Garza is seeking at least $10 million in damages from Trump and from each…


LIVE NOW: Did Congress Forge Evidence to Frame Americans?

Two years ago on Jan. 6, Americans gathered in Washington, D.C., to exercise their rights to freedom of speech and assembly. Their political opponents saw it as an opportunity to crush them. Two years on, many have been sentenced on “Trumped-up” charges, and others languish in prison while waiting for their trials. New evidence suggests…


Did Congress Forge Evidence to Frame Americans?

Two years ago on Jan. 6, Americans gathered in Washington, D.C., to exercise their rights to freedom of speech and assembly. Their political opponents saw it as an opportunity to crush them. Two years on, many have been sentenced on “Trumped-up” charges, and others languish in prison while waiting for their trials. New evidence suggests…


LIVE at 11AM ET: Did Congress Forge Evidence to Frame Americans?

Two years ago on Jan. 6, Americans gathered in Washington, D.C., to exercise their rights to freedom of speech and assembly. Their political opponents saw it as an opportunity to crush them. Two years on, many have been sentenced on “Trumped-up” charges, and others languish in prison while waiting for their trials. New evidence suggests…


Trump Vows to Wage War on Mexican Drug Cartels With Full Force of US Military

Former President Donald Trump said on Jan. 5 that if he’s successful in his bid for the presidency in 2024, he will order the U.S. military to crush Mexican drug cartels and show them “no mercy.” Trump made the announcement as President Joe Biden was preparing to make his first visit to the U.S.–Mexico border…


Republican Defends Delays in Selecting New House Speaker Despite Democrat Criticism

Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) said the current stalemate over House speaker is an indication that the Republican Party is different from the Democrat Party, while voicing support for Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to be the next speaker. “The Republican Party is a big tent party, we got a number of different groups, that number of…