Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) formally moved Monday to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), filing a motion to vacate the chair. The House must vote within two legislative days on the motion itself or on a separate motion to table or dispense with it. Gaetz has threatened to bring the motion for weeks if McCarthy
Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Charges Formally Dropped
June 26, 2023 by
Manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin over a fatal shooting on a movie set were formally dropped by prosecutors Friday. A New Mexico court filing said the case against Baldwin âis dismissed without prejudice,â but investigations remain âactive and on-goingâ into the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the filming of the Western âRustâ in New
Judge Calls Trump Raid âUnprecedented,â Formally Rejects DOJ Plea To Keep Things Under Wraps
October 23, 2022 by
U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart rejected the Department of Justiceâs (DOJ) argument Monday to keep the Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit under wraps, saying the government has the burden of proof to show why parts of the affidavit must be sealed.The FBI raided the Florida home of Former President Donald Trump on Aug. 8, sparking demands…
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Formally Introduce Resolution to Dispute 2020 Elections Results
November 30, 2020 by
Republican state lawmakers in Pennsylvania on Monday introduced a resolution to dispute the results of the 2020 election. The text of the resolution, first previewed in a memo on Nov. 27, states that the executive and judicial branches of the Keystone Stateâs government usurped the legislatureâs constitutional power to set the rules of the election. […]
Miami-Dade Formally Drops âSanctuary Cityâ Protections For Illegal Immigrants
February 19, 2017 by
Miami-Dade formally dropped its status as a âsanctuaryâ for illegal immigrants Friday, over the impassioned testimony of some residents who shouted âshame on youâ after the county commission made the decision final. The county commissioners voted 9-3 to uphold an order from Mayor Carlos Gimenez that local authorities cooperate with federal immigration officials, in accordance with the […]
Read Letter Ted Cruz Just Sent Donald Trump Formally Inviting Him to One-On-One Debate
January 28, 2016 by
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz sent a letter to 2016 rival Donald Trump late Wednesday, formally challenging the billionaire businessman to a one-on-one debate this Saturday. Cruzâs campaign said a space had been reserved at the Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City for a debate to take place at 8:00 p.m. Joe Raedle/Getty […]