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With His Support, Romney Gives McConnell What He Needs to Push Ahead with a SCOTUS Confirmation


Advertisements Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah) said he supports holding a vote to confirm President Donald Trump’s pick to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court. Although his support does not mean Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has the votes to confirm the nominee, it does mean the Senate can move … Continue reading "With His Support, Romney Gives McConnell What He Needs to Push Ahead with a SCOTUS Confirmation"


Trump: Kamala Harris Will Show "How Incompetent She Is" During SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing


Advertisements President Donald Trump claimed Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) will show “how incompetent she is” after news outlets reported that she will lead the Democratic opposition to his Supreme Court pick. “Great news,” the president wrote. “It will show how incompetent she is!” Great news. It will show how incompetent she is! https://t.co/O8pCMOU2Ma — Donald … Continue reading "Trump: Kamala Harris Will Show “How Incompetent She Is” During SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing"


Ainsley Earhardt: Democrats Think "It’s Okay to Attack If You’re Christian"


Advertisements Fox News personality Ainsley Earhardt criticized Democrats during this morning’s appearance on “Fox and Friends,” saying that they are “already attacking” Amy Coney Barrett, who is on the shortlist of President Donald’s picks to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, for her faith. Democrats “are already attacking her for … Continue reading "Ainsley Earhardt: Democrats Think “It’s Okay to Attack If You’re Christian”"


Wall Street: Chances Of Congressional Stimulus Are "Effectively Zero"


Advertisements Wall Street analysts say the chances of Congress approving a federal stimulus package are “effectively zero” now that the conversation has shifted to filling the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Supreme Court seat. “With the passing of Justice Ginsburg, the level of rhetorical heat has increased, if that seemed even possible,” Greg Staples, head … Continue reading "Wall Street: Chances Of Congressional Stimulus Are “Effectively Zero”"


Mitch McConnell has the votes to move forward with a Supreme Court nominee


Sen. Mitt Romney signaled Tuesday that he’d take a vote on President Trump’s pick.


‘We’ve Got The Votes’: Lindsey Graham Says Senate Will Fill Ginsburg's Seat Before Election


The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said the Republicans will confirm a Supreme Court justice before Election Day.


Tucker Carlson Slams Ginsburg's 'Pathetic' Dying Wish


The Fox News host says he doesn't believe it, but if it's true, those words are "so small."


Romney: Decision to hold vote on Trump's Supreme Court nominee 'consistent with history'


Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, voiced his support for moving forward with a vote on President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, claiming the decision was "consistent with history."


Analysis | The brazen claim by Trump and Tucker Carlson about Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s dying wish


Carlson says he doesn't believe Ginsburg actually made her dying wish "for a second." Trump suggested it had been written by Democrats. But it's eminently believable that she said this.



Trump court announcement set for Saturday as Amy Coney Barrett emerges as a favorite


President Donald Trump said Tuesday he plans to announce his new Supreme Court nominee at 5 p.m. on Saturday, claiming that the country will need all nine justices in order to decide on the legality of mail-in ballots following the November elections.


Mitt Romney says he'll support Trump's Supreme Court nominee - CNN Video


Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) signaled in a statement that he's on board with an election year confirmation for a Supreme Court nominee, saying that if a nominee reaches the Senate floor then he will vote "based upon their qualifications."


Analysis: Mitch McConnell is going to win (again)


We won't even know who President Donald Trump's pick to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court will be until late this week, but we know now for (almost) certain that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) has the votes to confirm the pick to the court.


House Democrats mull delay on spending bill vote


House Democrats may postpone a planned Tuesday vote on a bill to keep the government funded through Dec. 11 as talks resume with Republicans and the Trump administration over disputed farm assistance.


Pressley applauded on House floor after moving speech on living with alopecia


Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) received a round of applause from fellow lawmakers on Tuesday after delivering an emotional speech on the House floor regarding her life with alopecia areata, a condition that causes hair loss.



It's Not Hypocrisy--McConnell's Machinations Are Far Worse | RealClearPolitics


It's Not Hypocrisy--McConnell's Machinations Are Far Worse | RealClearPolitics


Fire on Coast Guard cutter Waesche leaves five with minor injuries


A fire on the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Waesche resulted in five minor injuries.


Arizona State moves to virtual learning after Thanksgiving


Citing outbreaks of COVID-19 among their student population, Arizona State University will not be conducting in-person learning for the rest of the calendar year once they head home for Thanksgiving break.


Mazie Hirono says packing Supreme Court is 'long-overdue court reform'


A Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee described expanding the number of justices on the Supreme Court as a necessary "reform."


Mitt Romney Supports Senate Vote on President Trump's SCOTUS Nominee


Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) supports a Senate vote on President Trump's forthcoming Supreme Court nominee, he announced on Tuesday.


BREAKING: Mitt Romney Speaks Out - Says He's in Favor of Senate Vote on Supreme Court Vacancy (VIDEO)


What a STUNNER! Anti-Trump Utah Senator Mitt Romney announced on Tuesday morning he is in favor of a vote on a Supreme Court vacancy after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Senator Romney made the comments this morning in a brief interview with reporters. Holy shit. Mittens is going to the right thing. Will…


Biden Endorsed by Group of Nobel Prize-Winning Economists


Advertisements A group of 13 Nobel Prize-winning economists has announced their endorsement of Democrat Joe Biden in November’s general election. The economists announced their endorsement in a letter released by the Biden campaign. The signatories are the economists George Akerlof, Peter Diamond, Oliver Hart, Eric Maskin, Daniel McFadden, Roger Myerson, William Nordhaus, Edmund Phelps, Paul … Continue reading "Biden Endorsed by Group of Nobel Prize-Winning Economists"


Mitt Romney Supports A Vote On A Trump Supreme Court Nominee


The Utah senator's announcement dealt a huge blow to Democrats' chances of stopping Trump from confirming his third conservative justice.


Mitt Romney backing of Supreme Court vote paves way for election-year confirmation


GOP Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah signaled on Tuesday that he is on board with the Senate's taking up a new Supreme Court nominee during the current election year, an announcement that all but ensures a nominee put forward by President Donald Trump will be confirmed barring any potential missteps by the nominee during the confirmation process.


The View's Sunny Hostin claims ABC News censored new book over 'how it made the network look'


The View co-host Sunny Hostin claimed that ABC News executives censored portions of her upcoming memoir.


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