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4 months, 3 weeks ago

'The Boiling Moat' argues U.S. should prepare to help Taiwan defend against China

NPR

'The Boiling Moat' argues U.S. should prepare to help Taiwan defend against China NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Matt Pottinger, editor of "The Boiling Moat," about the U.S. protecting Taiwan from an ever-encroaching China. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The analyst Matt Pottinger has been thinking of what it would mean for Americans if China should capture Taiwan. POTTINGER: But when it …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Debate-watchers in the Biden and Trump camps seem to agree on something: Biden had a bad night

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — “Oh, Joe.” That gasp, from patrons at a Chicago bar when President Joe Biden first stumbled verbally in his debate with Donald Trump, spoke for a lot of Americans on Thursday night. These are the takeaways Biden “just didn’t have the spark that we needed tonight,” Rosemarie DeAngelus, a Democrat from South Portland, Maine, said from her watch …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indiana State uses big third inning to demolish Illiniois on way to Lexington Regional final

Associated Press

— A seven-run, six-hit third inning which saw 12 Indiana State players bat easily carried the Sycamores to a 13-2 romp over Illinois on Sunday in the Lexington Regional of the NCAA Tournament. Stinson doubled to right field to score Josue Urdanetta and Riley Iffrig while Pottinger singled to right, scoring Dominic Listi and Mike Sears. IIlinois lifted starting pitcher …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Deutsche Bank settles lawsuit saying it helped Jeffrey Epstein for $75 million: report

Raw Story

Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it assisted Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring, The Wall Street Journal reports. Deutsche Bank was accused of conducting regular business transactions with the disgraced financier for five years while it knew that he was using funds in his accounts to advance his sex-trafficking activity. IN OTHER NEWS: …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Deutsche Bank to pay $75 million to settle lawsuit by victims of Jeffrey Epstein

LA Times

Deutsche Bank has agreed to settle a lawsuit contending that it should have seen evidence of sex-trafficking by the late Jeffrey Epstein, pictured, when he was a client. Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit contending that it should have seen evidence of sex-trafficking by Jeffrey Epstein when he was a client, according to lawyers …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Families ‘heartbroken’ after deaths of two women after canoes capsize

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The families of two women who died after their canoes …

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1 year, 9 months ago

New China committee debuts, warns of ‘existential struggle’

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A special House committee dedicated to countering China began its work Tuesday with a prime-time hearing in which the panel’s chairman called on lawmakers to act with urgency and framed the competition between the U.S. and China as “an existential struggle over what life will look like in the 21st century.” While some critics have expressed concern the …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Liz Cheney's smug, self-satisfied con job: Don't fall for it

Raw Story

You don't even have to look for the tell. It's right there in the first thing they say after they "cooperate" with the Jan. 6 Committee: The Republican functionary witnesses sit there looking smug and self-satisfied as they tell what they know about what Trump did and the puny shit they did to try to stop him, and when they're …

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2 years, 5 months ago

U.S. Capitol riot probe slams Trump inaction, urges accountability

The Hindu

The House committee probing the assault on the U.S. Capitol laid out a searing, prime-time indictment on Thursday of Donald Trump's refusal to halt or condemn the violence and insisted he should be held accountable for a gross dereliction of presidential duty. Committee chairman Bennie Thompson, speaking at the televised finale of a series of public hearings, said Mr. Trump …

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2 years, 5 months ago

'How is this guy not in jail?' Morning Joe shreds 'sociopath' Trump for 'vile' actions on Jan. 6

Raw Story

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough offered a scathing assessment of Donald Trump's character and fitness for office after the Jan. 6 Committee revealed his intentional inaction as his supporters violently attacked the U.S. Capitol. Testimony presented Thursday at a public hearing revealed that Trump watched television coverage of the riot and ignored entreaties from lawmakers, family members and conservative media allies to …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Live updates | Lawmakers hold Trump ‘responsible’ for Jan. 6

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Latest on the hearing Thursday by the House committee investigating the Capitol riot : 10:35 p.m. Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot are saying unequivocally that Donald Trump is to blame for the violence and they’re saying lawmakers will recommend ways to prevent another Jan. 6. It is a stain on our history.” Vice …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Jan. 6 Hearing Focuses On Trump’s 187 Minutes Of Cheering His Mob During His Coup Attempt

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating Donald Trump’s attempted coup to remain in power wrapped up its summer series of public hearings Thursday night, going through a minute-by-minute account of his refusal to tell the violent mob he had called to the U.S. Capitol to stand down. “We cannot abandon the truth and remain a free nation.” …

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2 years, 5 months ago

5 key takeaways from the eighth January 6 committee hearing

Al Jazeera

Panel says Donald Trump ‘refused to act’ to rein in the mob of his supporters as they stormed the US Capitol. He refused to tell the mob to leave until 4:17. pic.twitter.com/sYDQ6DodM6 — January 6th Committee July 22, 2022 Here is a look at five key takeaways from the eighth public hearing: Trump ‘refused to act’ despite multiple pleas During …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Trump quickly regretted his Jan. 7 video as the Capitol riot ignited an internal power struggle: report

Raw Story

On January 7, 2021, then-President Donald Trump released a video where he finally agreed to the transfer of power to Joe Biden. "Trump’s push to deliver a second speech countering the one he gave on Jan. 7 came amid an internal struggle over his post-Jan. 6 messaging," Rolling Stone's report stated. Republican blows up on Biden appointee at House hearing …

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2 years, 5 months ago

White House insiders to talk about Trump’s actions on Jan. 6

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Matt Pottinger was a journalist in China, concerned about the country’s drift toward authoritarianism, when he decided — at age 31 — to enlist in the U.S. Marines after the invasion of Iraq. Pottinger and Matthews will join Cassidy Hutchinson, a former assistant to Mark Meadows, Trump’s final chief of staff, in the exclusive club of Trump White …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Former Trump White House Aides To Testify At Next Jan. 6 Prime-Time Hearing

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Two former White House aides are expected to testify at the House Jan. 6 committee’s prime-time hearing Thursday as the panel examines what Donald Trump was doing as his supporters broke into the Capitol, according to a person familiar with the plans. Former deputy national security adviser Matthew Pottinger departs after President Donald Trump awarded …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Jan. 6 committee reveals some of the Thursday witnesses for prime time hearing

Raw Story

The House Select Committee investigating the attack on Congress revealed that they will be calling former deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews and Matthew Pottinger, a former deputy national security adviser, to answer questions. Co-chair Rep. Liz Cheney made it clear in the last hearing that new witnesses would be heard and that those would be witnesses who Americans have not …

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3 years, 11 months ago

U.S. Capitol breach | Transport Secretary leads exit from White House

The Hindu

U.S. Transport Secretary Elaine Chao said Thursday she is resigning over the storming of the Capitol by President Donald Trump's supporters — the highest level White House resignation yet in the wake of the violence. Ms. Chao, who is married to Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, said it was "a traumatic and entirely avoidable event as supporters of the …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Analysis | After Capitol siege, friends and foes slam Donald Trump’s poll fraud claims

The Hindu

The storming of the U.S. Capitol by a violent mob while Congress was ratifying Democratic candidate Joe Biden’s victory in November’s presidential race, did not occur out of the blue. On Wednesday, shortly before rioters breached the Capitol’s perimeter Mr. Trump had said, “ We will never concede…You don’t concede when there’s theft involved,” giving his supporters, primed over months, …

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3 years, 11 months ago

U.S. Capitol siege | Deputy NSA, Melania Trump’s Chief of Staff, WH Deputy Press Secretary resign

The Hindu

U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger, First Lady Melania Trump’s chief of staff Stephanie Grisham and White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews have resigned following the violence at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. Ms. Grisham, who previously served as the White House Press Secretary before making way for current White House Press Secretary Kayleigh …

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3 years, 11 months ago

John Kelly: Trump’s ex-White House chief of staff supports using 25th Amendment to remove the President

CNN

Washington CNN — Former White House chief of staff John Kelly said Thursday that if he were a member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet he would support using the 25th Amendment to the Constitution to remove the President from office following a deadly riot at the US Capitol. The comments from Kelly, who left the White House under contentious circumstances …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Joe Biden certified by Congress as next United States president after deadly riot in Capitol

ABC

Key points: Mr Biden defeated Mr Trump by 306-232 electoral votes Mr Trump said there would be an "orderly transition", acknowledging defeat for the first time His response to the violence in Capitol Hill was criticised by members of his administration US Congress has formally validated Joe Biden's presidential election victory on a day that saw a time-honoured ceremony become …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Trump’s deputy national security adviser resigns as other top officials consider quitting over Capitol riot

CNN

CNN — President Donald Trump’s deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger resigned Wednesday afternoon in response to Trump’s reaction to a mob of his supporters breaching the US Capitol, a person close to Pottinger confirms to CNN. Several of Trump’s top national security aides – including national security adviser Robert O’Brien – are considering resigning in the wake of his …

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'The Boiling Moat' argues U.S. should prepare to help Taiwan defend against China

Debate-watchers in the Biden and Trump camps seem to agree on something: Biden had a bad night

Indiana State uses big third inning to demolish Illiniois on way to Lexington Regional final

Deutsche Bank settles lawsuit saying it helped Jeffrey Epstein for $75 million: report

Deutsche Bank to pay $75 million to settle lawsuit by victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Families ‘heartbroken’ after deaths of two women after canoes capsize

New China committee debuts, warns of ‘existential struggle’

Liz Cheney's smug, self-satisfied con job: Don't fall for it

U.S. Capitol riot probe slams Trump inaction, urges accountability

'How is this guy not in jail?' Morning Joe shreds 'sociopath' Trump for 'vile' actions on Jan. 6

Live updates | Lawmakers hold Trump ‘responsible’ for Jan. 6

Jan. 6 Hearing Focuses On Trump’s 187 Minutes Of Cheering His Mob During His Coup Attempt

5 key takeaways from the eighth January 6 committee hearing

Trump quickly regretted his Jan. 7 video as the Capitol riot ignited an internal power struggle: report

White House insiders to talk about Trump’s actions on Jan. 6

Former Trump White House Aides To Testify At Next Jan. 6 Prime-Time Hearing

Jan. 6 committee reveals some of the Thursday witnesses for prime time hearing

U.S. Capitol breach | Transport Secretary leads exit from White House

Analysis | After Capitol siege, friends and foes slam Donald Trump’s poll fraud claims

U.S. Capitol siege | Deputy NSA, Melania Trump’s Chief of Staff, WH Deputy Press Secretary resign

John Kelly: Trump’s ex-White House chief of staff supports using 25th Amendment to remove the President

Joe Biden certified by Congress as next United States president after deadly riot in Capitol

Trump’s deputy national security adviser resigns as other top officials consider quitting over Capitol riot