The Political Thread

[Deezy]

Best to just assume both sides are spinning and go to the middle.

Also, I think all the UN and G8 have already decided on war, and just trying to convince their countries why going to war is a good thing.

Iraq all over again.

 

[Chris]

Russian-American journalist detained in Russia for violating foreign agents law

Alsu Kurmasheva reportedly detained due to Radio Free Europe coverage of Russia’s military mobilisation for Ukraine invasion

www.theguardian.com

 

[Chris]

Former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Georgia election interference case

Sidney Powell, one of former President Trump's co-defendants in the election interference case in Georgia, is in court Thursday taking a plea deal in the case.

abcnews.go.com

 

[Grimoire Lenin]

Star Tribune

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m.startribune.com

 

[Chris]

Jim Jordan speaker bid to face third House vote after GOP ditches plan to empower Patrick McHenry

The plan to temporarily empower McHenry to oversee the passage of legislation might not have enough votes, said one person with knowledge of the matter.

www.cnbc.com

 

[Grimoire Lenin]

This interview is really good, also hilarious seeing Piers Morgan put in his place.

 

[Death By Looch]

Oh hot diggity damn

 

[Chris]

Jim Jordan speaker bid to face third House vote after GOP ditches plan to empower Patrick McHenry

The plan to temporarily empower McHenry to oversee the passage of legislation might not have enough votes, said one person with knowledge of the matter.

www.cnbc.com

Nvm

New Speaker Mike Johnson projects unity after 3 weeks of chaos, expects 'aggressive' House schedule

Rep. Mike Johnson has been elected as the 56th speaker of the House. Every single Republican voted for him giving him 220 votes.

abcnews.go.com

 

[Chris]

If you click that link he says there will be a 3rd vote for him instead now lol

 

[Grimoire Lenin]

Lol classic Politician, say that something won't happen then lie about it in the next breath.

 

[Jay-Ashley]

Things must get better now. Because I believe we, the human race, cannot afford to let things get worse.

We can and we will

 

[Chris]

Israel-Hamas War: Biden Urges U.S. to Remain ‘Beacon to the World’ in Aiding Allies at War (Published 2023)

In an Oval Office speech, the president said that if terrorists and dictators weren’t stopped, “the cost and the threats to America” would keep rising. The address set the stage for his planned request to Congress for tens of billions of dollars in aid for Israel and Ukraine.

www.nytimes.com

Biden Urges U.S. to Remain ‘Beacon to the World’ in Aiding Allies at War​

In an Oval Office speech, the president said that if terrorists and dictators weren’t stopped, “the cost and the threats to America” would keep rising. The address set the stage for his planned request to Congress for tens of billions of dollars in aid for Israel and Ukraine.

 

[Chris]

Biden seeks $105 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, border security

The bulk of the aid in Biden's request is for Ukraine, over $61 billion, and he's seeking another $14.3 billion for Israel.

www.cnbc.com

 

[Grimoire Lenin]

Jon Stewart’s Show on Apple Is Ending (Published 2023)

Mr. Stewart and Apple are parting ways because of creative differences over “The Problem,” people with knowledge of the decision said.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Chris]

Jim Jordan has lost a 3rd vote