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From RaTmasTer to kingmaker: How Jonathan Stickland trolled his way to Texas GOP power
Read full article: From RaTmasTer to kingmaker: How Jonathan Stickland trolled his way to Texas GOP powerIn his teens and his 20s, Stickland was a prolific internet troll. But instead of growing out of it, he would make a career of it ā ascending to the role of a conservative Texas powerbroker, before taking heat for hosting a meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
Jan. 6 trial highlights missed warnings before Capitol siege
Read full article: Jan. 6 trial highlights missed warnings before Capitol siegeThe seditious conspiracy trial against the Oath Keepers founder and four associates is raising fresh questions about intelligence failures in the run-up to the Capitol riot that appear to have allowed the anti-government group and other extremists to mobilize in plain sight.
Politico pardoned by Trump accused of illegal campaign scam
Read full article: Politico pardoned by Trump accused of illegal campaign scamA Kentucky man pardoned by President Donald Trump after his conviction in a 2012 bribery plot has been charged again with campaign-related crimes, this time involving a 2016 illegal campaign contribution scheme.
Federal judge in Iowa ridicules Trump's pardons
Read full article: Federal judge in Iowa ridicules Trump's pardonsPratt, who has warned that systemic political corruption is a threat to U.S. democracy, is ridiculing President Trump's pardons, including those issued to convicted Republican campaign operatives and members of Congress. "It's not surprising that a criminal like Trump pardons other criminals," Judge Pratt of the Southern District of Iowa said Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall File)IOWA CITY, Iowa ā A federal judge in Iowa who has warned against political corruption is ridiculing President Donald Trumpās pardons, including those issued to convicted Republican campaign operatives and former members of Congress. āItās not surprising that a criminal like Trump pardons other criminals,ā senior U.S. District Judge Robert Pratt of the Southern District of Iowa told The Associated Press in a brief phone interview Monday. Trump also pardons turkeys ā this year two from Iowa ā annually before Thanksgiving.
A look at the 29 people Trump pardoned or gave commutations
Read full article: A look at the 29 people Trump pardoned or gave commutationsPresident Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Washington. Trump commuted his sentence in July just days before he was scheduled to report to federal prison. A White House news release praised the men as āmodel prisoners,ā who had earned support and praise from other inmates. She was in the White House when Trump signed the overhaul measure, known as the First Step Act, into law. Black was a co-defendant in the case and was also convicted; Trump previously pardoned him.
Campaign pups throughout the years: These 11 photos will make you crack a smile
Read full article: Campaign pups throughout the years: These 11 photos will make you crack a smileWe found the following 11 photos from Getty Images, and we thought they were worth a share. (Getty Images)Pierre, a 5-year-old basset hound, apparently is a loyal fan of then-President Johnson -- and was happy to pose with a campaign button. (Getty Images)A dog wears a campaign sticker for Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden during a campaign stop at the Buttercup diner on March 3, 2020 in Oakland, California. This photo was taken in front of the White House as the pups wore campaign buttons for Lyndon B. Johnson for President. (Getty Images)In Honolulu, Hawaiian women are seen casting their votes during a presidential election -- and even a dog doesn't dare peek.
Former congressman Ron Paul hospitalized, says heās OK
Read full article: Former congressman Ron Paul hospitalized, says heās OKAUSTIN, Texas ā Former GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul posted a picture of himself in a hospital Friday but said he was OK after video circulated online of him struggling to speak during an interview. The 85-year-old former Texas congressman, who ran for president three times, posted a picture on Facebook showing him smiling in a hospital gown and giving a thumbs-up. The post came after a video took off on social media showing Paul having trouble speaking during an appearance on his livestreamed show āRon Paul Liberty Report.ā The video cuts away to the interviewer as Paul struggles. Paul is the father of Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., whose office did not immediately return a message Friday. He faced an electorate frustrated by a weak economy and two wars, and saw his once outsider views become more mainstream.
Former Texas Congressman Ron Paul hospitalized after suffering medical emergency during livestream
Read full article: Former Texas Congressman Ron Paul hospitalized after suffering medical emergency during livestreamFormer Texas Congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul is recovering in the hospital after reports say he suffered what appeared to be a stroke-like illness during a livestream event. Since the incident, the former congressman took to Twitter and said he is ādoing fineā through his recovery. Message from Ron Paul: "I am doing fine. pic.twitter.com/aALmLn8xIj ā Ron Paul (@RonPaul) September 25, 2020Paul was discussing āfree market economistsā during his livestream when he began slurring his words, according to the NY Post. RELATED: Ron Paul makes pit stop in SA