Trump News for Saturday, January 7, 2023
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Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un: When 'Bad Boy' Dennis Rodman Transcended Global Borders to Do What No Man Had Done Before
Essentially Sports
Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman is arguably the only American celebrity to spend some time with some of the most powerful leaders in the world.
Jan 7, 2023, 11:10 PM
Liz Cheney Posts Eerie Trump Quote After McCarthy Thanks Former President
Newsweek
Cheney, who once worked side-by-side with McCarthy in GOP leadership, posted veiled criticism against the newly-elected House speaker.
Jan 7, 2023, 10:43 PM
Hispanic Caucus split between rage and lukewarm reception to Biden’s new border plan
The Hill
The Biden administration’s plan to crack down at the border in exchange for some expanded legal pathways of entry for migrants received a generally tepid response from Hispanic Democrats, though some in the group were incensed that they were sidelined in favor of developing a policy many worry treads too closely to Trump-era immigration efforts. …
Jan 7, 2023, 8:35 PM
McCarthy Thanking Trump 2 Years After Jan. 6 Was 'Disgusting': Ex-GOP Rep.
Newsweek
"Kind of a disgusting moment right there," David Jolly said Saturday. "And it also shows exactly the kind of person Kevin McCarthy is."
Jan 7, 2023, 8:00 PM
Judge rejects Trump’s motion to dismiss New York AG’s lawsuit
The Hill
A New York state judge on Friday rejected a motion from former President Trump to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), allowing the case to proceed. New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron ruled the arguments from Trump’s legal team were frivolous and rejected an argument that…
Jan 7, 2023, 7:28 PM
Queen Elizabeth given Meghan Markle 'smart approach' over Donald Trump question
The News International
Queen Elizabeth II was intrigued by Meghan Markle's opinions about US politics.The former monarch of Britain inquired the Duchess of Sussex about her views on Donald Trump’s Presidential...
Jan 7, 2023, 7:00 PM
US appeals court blocks ban on rapid-fire ‘bump stocks’
FOX 4 News
The 13-3 ruling at the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of appeals is the latest on the Trump-era bump stock ban, which is likely to be decided at the Supreme Court.
Jan 7, 2023, 6:48 PM
Trump Indictment for Mar-a-Lago Documents Coming 'Soon,' Attorney Predicts
Newsweek
Former federal prosecutor Cynthia Alksne said Saturday that the classified documents case is "easy prosecution" for the DOJ.
Jan 7, 2023, 6:12 PM
Judge refuses to quash $250M N.Y. fraud lawsuit against Trump
UPI News
A New York state judge has denied a request to quash a $250 million lawsuit against former president Donald Trump, three of his children and his company, the Trump Organization.
Jan 7, 2023, 5:50 PM
Greene boasts of call with Trump during Speaker election
The Hill
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) spoke with former President Trump over the phone during a tense moment in the election for Speaker on Friday night. As the contested vote played out, a picture began to circulate showing Greene holding up her cellphone to Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.), one of the last remaining detractors of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). The caller…
Jan 7, 2023, 5:35 PM
Kevin McCarthy and the Return of the Pre-Trump G.O.P.
The New York Times
In the struggles over the speakership, the old G.O.P. world, with all its dysfunctions, stalemates and futility, has come again.
Jan 7, 2023, 5:28 PM
From Gingrich to McCarthy, the Roots of Governance by Chaos
The New York Times
Mr. Gingrich began the zero-sum politics that mutated into the Tea Party to Trump M.A.G.A. Republicans to the raucous five-day stretch in the House that ended early Saturday.
Jan 7, 2023, 5:13 PM
Two years on from the Capitol riot: the toxic legacy of Trump’s big lie
The Guardian
Damned by the findings of the January 6 committee and sidelined by his ‘loyal’ mob, the former president now faces political irrelevance. But the lasting damage he has done is evident in a Congress that struggled to elect a speaker
Jan 7, 2023, 5:00 PM
"Everything Was Taken Away From Him"
Essentially Sports
UFC commetator Joe Rogan recalled Kanye West's downfall and his infamous meeting with former POTUS Donald Trump during a recent JRE episode.
Jan 7, 2023, 4:30 PM
Ginni Thomas Video Complaining About 'Resistance' to Elections Resurfaces
Newsweek
Thomas told the House January 6 committee that she believed the 2020 presidential election was stolen from former President Donald Trump.
Jan 7, 2023, 4:17 PM
Trump Criminal Cases 'Can Be Proved' Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Kirschner
Newsweek
"Where in the hell is the Department of Justice?" former prosecutor Glenn Kirschner asked on Friday. "It's absurd...I know evidence of guilt when I see it."
Jan 7, 2023, 3:57 PM
Kevin McCarthy credits Donald Trump for House speaker victory
New York Post
Rep. Kevin McCarthy credited former President Trump with his 11th-hour election to become the next House Speaker.
Jan 7, 2023, 3:09 PM
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Judge scolds Trump lawyers, denies bid to toss fraud lawsuit
Chicago Tribune
A Manhattan judge on Friday scolded Donald Trump’s lawyers as he denied their bid to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the former president and his company of a yearslong fraud scheme.
Jan 7, 2023, 2:46 PM
Opinion | The Party of One Becomes the Party of None
POLITICO
The GOP is shrugging off its subservience to Trump, but with no one left to fill the void.
Jan 7, 2023, 2:25 PM
Trump special counsel Jack Smith was handed an 'easy case' that can be 'prosecuted at any time': legal expert
Raw Story
During an appearance on MSNBC's "The Katie Phang Show" early Saturday morning, former federal prosecutor Cynthia Alksne said special counsel Jack Smith has his work cut out for him when it comes to a Donald Trump criminal indictment over the Jan. 6 riot.As for the Mar-a-Lago stolen documents investi...
Jan 7, 2023, 2:19 PM
Pictured: Marjorie Taylor Greene's 'Perfect Phone Call' From Trump
Newsweek
Greene was a consistent supporter of Kevin McCarthy as he fought to be elected speaker of the House of Representatives.
Jan 7, 2023, 11:14 AM
Donald Trump and Kevin McCarthy Share Love-In After 'Crazy' Speaker Race
Newsweek
McCarthy said that nobody should doubt the former president's "influence" following his victory in the speaker's race.
Jan 7, 2023, 9:21 AM
Confrontation, anger and Donald Trump - an extraordinary night as US finally gets a new Speaker
Sky News
There were angry confrontations inside Congress as Kevin McCarthy finally convinced enough of his colleagues to vote for him - but is he now the man of those who helped him over the line?
Jan 7, 2023, 9:21 AM