The White House disputes allegations that a tweet by Trump aide violates federal law against government employees engaging in political activity. Political Swing previously reported on the initial exchange. It all began with a tweet from Dan Scavino Jr.. In the tweet, the Trump aide
On Monday, Senate Democrats gained enough votes to block the nomination of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. The move will certainly lead Republicans to employ the “nuclear option” and allow for a confirmation with a simple majority. Four more Democrats announced their opposition to Gorsuch on
On Saturday, Russian newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, confirmed that the Chechen authorities were arresting and killing gay men. The men were detained “in connection with their nontraditional sexual orientation, or suspicion of such,” the article claims. It is suspected that more than 100 gay men had been detained,
President Trump claims the United States is prepared to act alone against North Korea’s nuclear program. In an interview with the Financial Times, that comes days before hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Florida, the President is signaling his willingness to act without China. Trump
Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO.) announced Friday that she will vote “no” for Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. In a statement posted to Medium, the Senator has this to say. “While I have come to the conclusion that I can’t support Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme
On Sunday, Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) said Republicans will confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court “one way or another.” “This is their last gasp from trying to prevent him from being confirmed,” Cornyn said during a CBS News’s interview about the Democrats threats to filibuster. “But they
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s request for immunity in exchange for his testimony has been denied. Flynn’s lawyer has been advised the request in premature and not a deal the Committee is willing to commit to. Sources add that Flynn’s offer has also been
Presidential Aide Dan Scavino Jr. lashed out against Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI.), member of the Freedom Caucus, on Saturday. Echoing the methods of his boss, he called for members of the “Trump Train” to defeat Amash in the primary. “[email protected] is bringing auto plants &
On Saturday, President Trump called for NBC News to stop covering alleged ties to Russia. He instead wants them focus on his (thus far unfounded claims) that former President Obama had him under surveillance during the 2016 election. In a tweet posted early Saturday morning,
Gilbert Baker, famed LGBT activist and creator of the iconic Rainbow Flag, has passed away. According to his long-time friend and fellow activist, Cleve Jones, Baker passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday. He was 65 years old. Baker was born June 2nd, 1951