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There’s something extremely satisfying about driving in a classic 1950s American car with a V8 engine that is 100% standard. Cruising in Mike Alexander’s 1958 Plymouth Savoy sedan, there is only the faintest whisper of power from the engine up front, and everything seems to happen absolutely effortlessly. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/Tfny583 via sinceretalk

A progressive Arizona group teamed up with a Democratic voter to file a complaint Tuesday alleging that state GOP Senator Josh Kern allocated campaign funds to his Washington, DC trip to attend the January 6 attack, AZ Central reports . Per the report, "Besides being at the U.S. Capitol riots in 2021, he's one of 11 people who claimed incorrectly in paperwork sent to then-Vice President Mike Pence that they were legitimate Trump electors." Furthermore, AZ Central notes " State Attorney General Kris Mayes is currently conducting an investigation into the actions of Kern and the other 10 fake electors in Arizona, who so far haven't faced any federal penalties." POLL: Should Trump be allowed to hold office again? Now, according to the report, "The timing of the complaint, which the Secretary of State's Office acknowledged it received Oct. 30, matched the launch of Kern's official congressional campaign." AZ Central reports Josh Gray, ...

As President Donald Trump faces gag orders in two separate cases — one from Judge Arthur Engoron presiding over his New York civil fraud trial, and the other from Judge Tanya Chutkan, who will preside of his Washington, DC January 6 trial in March — some experts expect him to violate the orders soon. With a history of threatening and verbally attacking others, MSNBC's Deadline: White House host Nicolle Wallace on Tuesday pointed to the fact the ex-president's rhetoric influenced January 6 rioters who chanted, "Hang Mike Pence!" Noting Trump "gets deeply stimulated and excited by the violence," Wallace asked analyst and ex-Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele what he thinks the MAGA hopeful's "calculation is on whether violating these gag orders lands him in jail is a good thing or bad thing for him." POLL : Should Trump be allowed to hold office again? Steele replied, "You put your finger on two very important words t...

As the the United States Supreme Court faces an "ethical crisis" following ProPublica's report earlier this year exposing Justice Clarence Thomas' history of receiving lavish gifts from billionaires, Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats, according to a CNN report , announced Monday they will soon vote to authorize subpoenas in their ongoing probe of the court. Per CNN, this comes as "four justices – Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Brett Kavanaugh , Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett " over the last few months "have expressed various forms of support for some kind of ethics reform at the high court, although no announcement has been made." Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) said, "The Supreme Court is in an ethical crisis of its own making," CNN notes, adding that the "subpoenas would target Harlan Crow, Leonard Leo and Robin Arkley II, who have all been linked to Thomas and others in recent news stories." POLL: Should Trum...

Following a three-week internal battle between House Republicans over who would be ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy's successor, the party elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), after rejecting Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-IN). In a Monday, October 30 MSNBC op-ed, columnist Michael A. Cohen argues that "while Republicans may have, for now, ended their very public and very embarrassing speaker fight, in selecting Johnson they have created for themselves a larger set of political problems." He writes the GOP has "a very real chance of entering the 2024 campaign season essentially tied with Democrats," but "now their most vulnerable members, in districts won by [President Joe] Biden, face the added challenge of having to defend their votes in support of Johnson for speaker." POLL: Should Trump be allowed to hold office again? Cohen notes , "Ironically, though vulnerabl...

United States Representative Max Miller (R-Ohio) introduced a resolution Monday that would make the process to oust House Speaker more difficult, following ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-California) removal last month, CBS News reports. Miller's proposal comes days after Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was elected to take on the role after Republicans' three-week battle over who'd become speaker next. "After being paralyzed for three weeks, one thing is crystal clear: We cannot be beholden to the whims and personal grudges of a handful of people," Miller said, according to the report . "Americans want us to work hard to advance commonsense, conservative policies, not play petty politics. Changing this rule is a simple step toward accomplishing that goal and keeping the House on track." POLL: Should Trump be allowed to hold office again? Per CBS , the Ohio lawmaker's "resolution would require the support of at least 112 members from e...

Colorado District Judge Sarah Wallace on Monday refused to recuse herself from presiding over the case set to determine whether former President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 disqualifies him from running for another term under the 14th Amendment's "insurrection" clause, Colorado Politics reports . Per the report , "According to the secretary of state's contribution database, Wallace gave several hundred dollars to Democratic candidates in the years prior to her judicial appointment," which contributed to Trump lawyer Scott Gessler's reason for requesting her recusal. "I do not dispute that on (October 15, 2022), prior to taking the bench, I apparently made a $100 contribution to the Colorado Turnout Project," Wallace said, according to the report. "'That being said, prior to yesterday, I was not cognizant of this organization or its mission. It has always been my practice, whether I was entirely successful or not...

After winning a second Rugby World Cup, Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk's iconic Speedo made its revered return to the global stage when the rugby star – clad only in the SA flag briefs – held court with Roger Federer. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/GjdYMpq via sinceretalk

A mere day after the Springboks secured their title as back-to-back Rugby World Cup champions and clinched the Webb Ellis trophy for a record-breaking fourth time, Jacques Nienaber, Eben Etzebeth, and Manie Libbok left the World Rugby Awards on Sunday evening in Paris, France, without any accolades in hand. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/jiMxDVW via sinceretalk

Editor's note: This post has been updated to indicate Liz Harrington is a spokeswoman for Donald Trump. Former President Donald Trump is “a little confused” by several of his former associates accepting plea deals in the Georgia election interference case, according to Trump spokesperson Liz Harrington. Harrington spoke on The Absolute Truth program on [Mike] Lindell TV Sunday after four of Trump’s associates — bail bondsman Scott Hall and attorneys Jenna Ellis, Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro — pleaded guilty in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ RICO case against the president and 18 co-conspirators. As part of their plea deals, the four defendants have agreed to cooperate with prosecutors and write a letter of apology to the state of Georgia. POLL: Should Trump be allowed to run for office? “I think [Trump’s] a little confused, because look, if you’re a lawyer, you know that there’s no crimes here. According to the law, there’s literally nothing to plead...

Rob Houwing offers his Springbok performance card after their positively heroic retention of the RWC crown in another Parisian heartstopper. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/0jCu3L2 via sinceretalk

South Africa won a record fourth Rugby World Cup title on Saturday, beating three-time winners New Zealand 12-11 in a thrilling and gritty encounter at the Stade de France. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/at3vzh0 via sinceretalk

The Springboks made it back-to-back Rugby World Cup title wins when they held off the All Blacks to win 12-11 and record their fourth title success through a third consecutive one-point win in the play-off stages. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/m8SjcYs via sinceretalk

The Springboks relied on sheer desperation and a refusal to give in when they won the 2023 World Cup on Saturday, writes Lloyd Burnard. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/L2fr76q via sinceretalk

Os du Randt, the Springbok great after whom Ox Nche is nicknamed, admits that, when he first saw the younger man, he thought he was too small to make it as an international loosehead prop. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/0xvtOTG via sinceretalk

I wanted to interview Nicholas Grossman regarding the role of misinformation in the war between Israel and Hamas. In particular, I hoped to ask the professor of international relations at the University of Illinois, and senior editor of Arc Digital , about misinformation that arose from American reporting on an explosion at a hospital in Gaza. You know what? I ended up repeating a bit of misinformation! I asked him to lay out the facts about a blast that “killed hundreds, including kids,” and he said nuh-uh (not his words). In fact, Professor Grossman said, “there never were hundreds killed by an explosion at that hospital. Media reported that the hospital was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike killing 500, but that was based on something a Hamas-controlled agency said and was never supported by evidence.” Professor Grossman went on to say “what apparently did happen is something hit a nearby parking lot and caused a smaller explosion, most likely a rocket fired from Gaza towards I...

Newly-sworn-in Republican Speaker Mike Johnson wants the House of Representatives to continue the impeachment inquiry started by his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy, despite the lead impeachment proponent and investigator, Oversight Committee Chairman Jim Comer , having made clear he does not want any more hearings. Johnson, in his Thursday interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity admitted he would support – or at least not block – an impeachment attempt against President Biden to move forward, because the base wants it. “I know people are getting anxious and they’re getting restless and they just want somebody to be impeached,” Johnson said, as The Washington Post ‘s Philip Bump reported Friday. “But that’s not — we don’t do that like the other team,” he claimed, referring to Democrats. “We have to base it upon the evidence, and the evidence is coming together. We’ll see where it leads.” READ MORE: Mike Johnson Once Agreed to Speak at ‘Kill the Gays’ Pastor’s Conference – Until an NCR...

If you are heading out this weekend to watch the Rugby World Cup final, here are some things to keep in mind to make the outing extra special and boost the World Cup spirit. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/Qv0M8xm via sinceretalk

Robert Card, the 40-year old suspect in Wednesday’s mass shooting in Lewiston, ME, is a U.S. Army Reserves member and “skilled marksman” whose social media presence includes liking “ right-wing posts ” by Tucker Carlson and “Republican members of Congress,” according to a report from CNN’s Pamela Brown. A manhunt is currently underway for Card, who police say opened fire Wednesday night at a bowling alley and, separately, at a bar and grill restaurant, killing at least 18 people and injuring more than a dozen. Authorities “obtained an arrest warrant on multiple murder charges in connection to the shootings,” CNN reports, citing Maine State Police Col. William G. Ross. Brown on Thursday reported extensively on Card’s background, including his social media posts and a recent mental health episode that landed him a stay at “a hospital at the U.S. Military Academy for medical evaluation.” POLL: Should Trump be allowed to hold office again? Card, Brown reports, “was a petroleum s...

US President Joe Biden's visit to Israel stoked the fires of war in the Middle East effectively and actually encouraged Israel in its war with Hamas, argues Ebrahim Harvey. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/L4NoW9D via sinceretalk

In addition to bail bondsman Scott Hall, ex-President Donald Trump lawyers Sidney Powell, Kenneth Chesebro, and Jenna Ellis, CNN exclusively reports that six more co-defendants criminally charged over their efforts to overturn the 2020 election alongside Trump "have discussed potential plea deals" with Fulton County prosecutors. Robert James, an ex-Dekalb County attorney and expert on the case, according to CNN , said "this may be the beginning of a run of plea deals in Fulton County, as prosecutors aim to have defendants on board 'as witnesses as opposed to adversaries.'" He said, "It makes the prosecutors case stronger because you have witnesses and direct evidence, but it also gives co-defendants certainty and a certain level of safety knowing that they aren't going to prison." POLL : Should Trump be allowed to hold office again? Lawyer and Trump ally Robert Cheeley, who prosecutors also offered a plea deal, was offered a plea deal, ...

As legal experts argue that ex-President Donald Tump's attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election disqualifies him from running for president again under the 14th Amendment, a Colorado lawsuit will determine whether the MAGA 2024 hopeful can proceed in his endeavor. On Wednesday, just days after Colorado District Judge Sarah Wallace denied an attempt by Trump to discard the lawsuit, Wallace denied the ex-president for a fifth time, CNN reports . Per CNN, the judge noted "the trial will focus on several key questions, including whether the events of January 6 'constituted an insurrection' and whether Trump 'engaged' in insurrection." POLL : Should Trump be allowed to hold office again? The news outlet reports, "In a 24-page ruling , Wallace rejected Trump's argument that questions about his eligibility should be handled by Congress, not courts. She also rejected Trump's argument that the Colorado election officials don't have...

United States Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL) calls House Speaker-elect Mike Johnson (R-LA) the "architect of [ex-President Donald] Trump's plot to overturn the election." Still, every House Republican voted Johnson to take on the speakership Wednesday. Deadline: White House host Nicolle Wallace asked The Bulwark Editor-In-Chief Charlie Sykes about his thoughts on the Louisiana lawmaker's new appointment. POLL: Should Trump be allowed to hold office again? "Yeah that's Kraken level big lie stuff," Sykes said. "Look, the bottom line here is, and [former U.S. Rep.] Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) by the way texted me this morning that Mike Johnson is [Judiciary Committee Chariman] Jim Jordan (R-OH) in drag. But this is a huge victory for [U.S. Rep.] Matt Gaetz (R-FL) because the center did not hold. There was a moment where it looked like there might be a rump of 'normies' or so-called moderates in the party that were going to say 'no...

After an Arkansas judge fired a county library manager at the request of a Republican-led committee, a GOP state senator is calling on the state to defund the Arkansas Library Association (ArLA), an organization that and locates for public libraries and librarians, News From The States reports . However, the organization does not receive state funding. Senator Dan Sullivan's demand comes after ArLA president Carol Coffey declined to attend an Arkansas Legislature Joint Performance Review committee meeting Tuesday due to the organization's involvement in an ongoing federal lawsuit against the state, according to the report. As a plaintiff in the case, the report notes, the organization is challenging Sullivan-sponsored legislation — parts of which were "temporarily blocked" by a federal judge in July over its intention to "alter libraries' material reconsideration processes and create criminal liability for librarians who distribute content that some cons...

During Tuesday's episode of MSNBC's The ReidOut , United States Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) shared his thoughts on ex-President Donald Trump's former lawyers pleading guilty in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' case against them over their efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election." "Now two of the three of the members of the supposed strike force, Sidney Powell, and Jenna Ellis, have pleaded guilty," Reid said. "For Donald Trump, this does seem pretty dire." Schiff replied, "It does. you know, these are basically, I think they were referred to by the White House counsel lawyers as the clown car lawyers. You know, the team — there was team normal and then team clown car. These were members of the clown car along with [ex-Trump lawyer Rudy] Giuliani. I think both Donald Trump needs to be worried about them providing state's evidence, but also Rudy Giuliani needs to be concerned. These were a couple of his r...

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has been granted immunity by Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is prosecuting Donald Trump for a myriad of crimes including for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election and for crimes under the Espionage Act. Meadows, according to ABC News , spoke with the Special Counsel’s team “at least three times this year, including once before a federal grand jury.” ABC News adds that “Meadows informed Smith’s team that he repeatedly told Trump in the weeks after the 2020 presidential election that the allegations of significant voting fraud coming to them were baseless, a striking break from Trump’s prolific rhetoric regarding the election,” according to sources familiar with the matter. Those sources say, “Meadows also told the federal investigators Trump was being ‘dishonest’ with the public when he first claimed to have won the election only hours after polls closed on Nov. 3, 2020, before final results were in.” Importantly, ABC News...

During ex-President Donald Trump appearance in New Hampshire Monday, the MAGA hopeful told the audience not to vote in the 2024 presidential election, The Daily Beast reports . Per the Beast , Trump "said he would have 'plenty of votes'—enough that instead of voting, his fans should 'get out there and watch those voters,' presumably referring to supporters of his eventual opponent. 'You don’t have to vote, don't worry about voting. The voting, we got plenty of votes.'" This come as the former president continues to claim the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him, while facing two criminal indictments — one in Washington, D.C., and the other in Fulton County, Georgia — over his attempt to overturn the election. POLL : Should Trump be allowed to hold office again? In, Trump also told Republican voters not to cast a vote in the 2022 midterm election, according to Vanity Fair , releasing a public statement, saying "If we don't s...

Google recently determined that public service announcements (PSAs) about human trafficking launched by Kentucky attorney general and 2024 Republican gubernatorial Daniel Cameron's campaign were actually political ads, The Daily Beast exclusively reports. According to the report, "Less than a month after the primary, Cameron's office was notified" via email "that the ads had been 'paused and flagged' after Google ruled that it was political advertising." The GOP candidate's office was able to use taxpayer dollars for the ads — which included appearances from Cameron himself —because they were originally said to be PSAs, the Beast notes. POLL : Should Trump be allowed to hold office again? The news outlet reports an email from the marketing firm Red 7 E — which received $107,425 to support the campaign — sent an email in June saying, "IMPORTANT NOTE: On YouTube, we were just notified that the ads that had been running were flagged for ...

At the end of his four years as President, The Washington Post published its final, regularly updated list of all the “false or misleading claims” Donald Trump made, totaling 30,573. Also at the end of his four years in office, McSweeny’s published, “Lest We Forget the Horrors: A Catalog of Trump’s Worst Cruelties, Collusions, Corruptions, and Crimes: The Complete Listing: Atrocities 1 – 1,056.” On Monday, Trump told a falsehood about the 91 criminal charges he’s facing, charges in four different indictments across three jurisdictions: They don’t exist – he was never indicted, not according to Donald Trump, who made that claim during a campaign event in New Hampshire. READ MORE: Trump Goes All in on Xenophobic Christian Nationalism in New Hampshire “Mr. President,” a reporter asked Trump on Monday, “you said Sidney Powell wasn’t your attorney, are you concerned that you won’t be covered by attorney-client privilege?” “No, not at all,” Trump replied. “We did nothing – This is ...

Speaking to Republican voters in New Hampshire, Donald Trump Monday afternoon promised to implement ideological and religious purity testing for all immigrants wanting to enter the United States. “I will implement strong ideological screening of all immigrants,” Trump promised. “If you hate America, if you want to abolish Israel, if you don’t like our religion, which a lot of them don’t, if you sympathize with the jihadists, then we don’t want you in our country and you are not getting in.” The United States does not have a religion, and the U.S. Constitution bans any formal establishment of any religion: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,” the First Amendment reads in part. The threat is consistent with Trump’s early anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim remarks, and later, as president, his acts. In 2015, then-candidate Donald Trump infamously declared , “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending th...

Iran is grateful that South Africa is keeping Israel from obtaining observer status at the African Union, President Ebrahim Raeisi told International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor during her visit. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/VIcn54t via sinceretalk

MAGA attorney Sidney Powell rocketed to notoriety in 2020 amid her brash claims about election fraud and lawsuits based on esoteric technical jargon purported to support fantastical narratives about foreign interference. She promised to “release the kraken” in a bid to keep then-President Donald Trump in power. But Powell’s plea deal on Thursday marks a significant win for prosecutors in the Georgia criminal racketeering case against Trump and his allies — including Powell — for attempting to overturn the 2020 election. Her agreement stemming from her involvement in a secret effort to access and copy election files in Coffee County, Ga., increases pressure on her co-defendants, up to and including Trump his former personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, who competed with her for access to electronic voting machines at the center of their alleged conspiracy. Powell pleaded guilty to six misdemeanor counts of conspiracy to commit intentional interference with the performance of election dut...