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Kevin McCarthy Announces Resolution To Censure Maxine Waters As He Does Nothing About Matt Gaetz


Rep. Matt Gaetz is under investigation for child sex trafficking, but Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is offering a resolution to censure Rep. Maxine Waters.


Republicans Are Threatening Maxine Waters For Telling Black People To Stand Up For Their Rights


House Republicans are threatening to take action against Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) after she told protesters to show people that they mean business.


Pelosi Tells Maxine Waters Not To Apologize For Telling Protesters To Get More Confrontational


Speaker Pelosi told Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) not to apologize for encouraging protesters to get more confrontational to protect their civil rights.


It’s time for a moratorium on police shooting videos


We have enough proof. What’s the purpose of sharing these violent images anymore, other than to traumatize Black communities?


Defense delivers closing arguments denying credibility of medical, use of force experts


During closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial the defense went after the credibility of medical and use of force experts. Attorney Eric Nelson argued that heart disease and overdose contributed to George Floyd's death. 


Opinion | Why jury instructions will play such a key role in the Chauvin verdict


The prosecution and defense have made their cases. Now it is up to the jury — and the judge — to do the hard part.


Judge in Chauvin trial calls out Rep. Maxine Waters for 'abhorrent' comment - CNN Video


Judge Peter Cahill, who is presiding over Derek Chauvin's trial for the death of George Floyd, reacts to Rep. Maxine Waters' remarks where she called on protesters to "get more confrontational" if a no guilty verdict is reached.


Derek Chauvin trial: Attorneys make closing arguments - CNN Video


The prosecution and defense made their closing arguments during Derek Chauvin's trail for the death of George Floyd.



GOP struggles to rein in nativism


House GOP leaders are struggling to rein in the increasingly open nativism within their conference and attempting to deflect from the controversy by training their ire against Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.). 


Prosecutor ends rebuttal argument in Chauvin trial by saying Floyd 'is dead because Mr. Chauvin's heart was too small'


Prosecutor Jerry Blackwell ended his rebuttal argument following closing arguments in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin on Monday by saying that George Floyd died because the former officer’s “heart was too small.”


DC National Guard activates roughly 250 members in preparation of Chauvin trial verdict


The National Guard will answer the call to provide support for potential unrest in the nation's capital ahead of the verdict in the court trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is accused of killing George Floyd last summer.


John Oliver rebukes Biden over his call for 'peaceful protest'


Late-night comedian John Oliver criticized President Joe Biden on Sunday for his call for peaceful protesting as opposed to violence in response to recent fatal police-involved shootings of minorities.


Chauvin Trial Judge To Defense: Maxine Waters May Have Given You ‘Something On Appeal That Results In This Whole Trial Being Overturned’


The judge overseeing former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin's trial told the defense that Rep. Maxine Waters' recent comments could spark an appeal.


Exclusive — Kevin McCarthy Moves to Formally Censure Maxine Waters


House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy told Breitbart News exclusively that he will move to formally censure Rep. Maxine Waters.


Pelosi: Maxine Waters Shouldn't Apologize for Comments to MN Protesters


House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Monday said Rep. Maxine Waters should not apologize for calling on protesters to "get more confrontation" if former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is cleared in George Floyd's death. 


Tony Blinken Admits: Some American Workers 'Will Be Hit Hard' by Biden's Climate Change Policy


Secretary of State Tony Blinken admitted that some American workers "would be hit hard" by the Biden administration's policies.


Judge in Chauvin Trial Blasts Maxine Waters For Her Threatening Comments to Jurors, "Abhorrent" and "Disrespectful" (VIDEO)


Judge Peter Cahill blasted Democrat Rep. Maxine Waters on Monday for her threatening comments to jurors and inciting violence. Maxine Waters flew to Minnesota Saturday to stir up hate on the streets. The verdict on the George Floyd case is expected this week and Minnesota authorities are bracing for massive violence once again. Waters urged…


Kevin McCarthy Moves to Censure Maxine Waters for Breaking the Law and Inciting a Riot


House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday said Democrat Rep. Maxine Waters does not need to apologize for her incitement to violence that led to a drive-by shooting at the National Guard. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) flew to Minnesota Saturday to stir up hate on the streets. The verdict on the George Floyd case is expected…


Jury In Derek Chauvin Trial Begins Deliberation As Minneapolis Braces For Verdict


The prosecution and the defense delivered their closing arguments in the high-profile trial regarding George Floyd's death in May 2020.


Closing arguments in Derek Chauvin's trial will contrast the prosecution's concise case with a more complex defense


Prosecutors and the defense will offer competing visions of Derek Chauvin's role in George Floyd's death during closing arguments Monday in the former Minneapolis officer's criminal trial.


McCarthy to introduce resolution to censure Waters


House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Monday that he will introduce a resolution to censure Rep.


McCarthy says Pelosi 'ignoring' Waters's behavior and that he will introduce censure resolution


House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he will introduce a resolution to censure California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters over her urging protesters to get "more confrontational" if former police officer Derek Chauvin is not found "guilty, guilty, guilty."


WATCH: Judge in Derek Chauvin Case Calls Maxine Waters's Comments 'Disrespectful to the Rule of Law ... Abhorrent'


Maxine Waters' incendiary comments on the Derek Chauvin trial "may have given you something on appeal," Judge Cahill said.


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