New York Times: Trump allies have collected tens of thousands of dollars from pardon seekers
Allies and associates of President Donald Trump have collected tens of thousands of dollars in fees from those seeking pardons from the President, The New York Times reported Sunday. Continue Reading…
‘Hard to watch’: Ex-FBI deputy director on chilling new video
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe weighs in on new video from The New Yorker showing rioters inside the Capitol during the January 6 insurrection. Continue Reading…
Twitter temporarily suspends Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for election misinformation
Twitter on Sunday temporarily suspended the account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for repeated violations of new rules the social media platform put in place following the violent US Capitol riot earlier this month, a company spokesperson told CNN. Continue Reading…
In a last-minute move, NSA installing Trump loyalist as general counsel
The National Security Agency said Sunday it was installing Trump NSC staffer Michael Ellis as its general counsel, after acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller ordered NSA Director Gen. Paul Nakasone to place the Trump loyalist into the role. Continue Reading…
Virgin Orbit launches rocket off a 747 aircraft, puts nine satellites in space
A 70-foot rocket, riding beneath the wing of a retrofitted Boeing 747 aircraft, detached from the plane and fired itself into Earth’s orbit on Sunday — marking the first successful launch for the California-based rocket startup Virgin Orbit. Continue Reading…
Oscar Mayer hiring team to drive its Wienermobile across the US
Frankly, this could very well be someone’s dream job. Continue Reading…
Protests at state capitols remain small and under heavy police presence after warnings of unrest
Law enforcement in Washington, DC, and state capitols across the country remained on high alert Sunday amid warnings of armed protests ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Continue Reading…
Opinion: Trump’s sordid pardons cement his corrupt legacy
The Founding Fathers would have been disgusted by President Donald Trump’s serial abuse of the pardon power. Nearly 90% of his pardons to date have gone to friends or politically connected allies — including corrupt politicians. While the President’s pardon power may seem unconstrained by the Constitution, a closer look …
Parler’s website is back online with a brief message to ‘lovers and haters’
• Tim Cook: Why Parler is off Apple’s App Store • Cybersecurity expert: Groups like Proud Boys need to be treated like ISIS online • Opinion: Disinformation plunges after Trump is booted from Twitter Continue Reading…