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Stewart Rhodes’ Estranged Wife Calls Him a ‘Complete Sociopath’ a Day After Jan. 6 Arrest
One day after his arrest on charges of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6 riots, the estranged wife of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes went on CNN and called him a “complete sociopath.” Tasha Adams announced joy over his arrest and discussed fears for her family’s safety: “I knew I lived in fear he might show up here..
Biden: It’s “your patriotic duty” to get vaccinated
President Biden told unvaccinated Americans Monday that getting the COVID vaccine is “your patriotic duty” and “an obligation to your country.”
White House official allegedly said National Guard troops would protect Trump supporters Jan. 6
Emails from former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows are among files released to support the House panel’s recommendation that he be held in contempt.
Without Chris Wallace Fox News has officially become the Tucker propaganda network: columnist
When Fox News journalist Chris Wallace announced abruptly Sunday morning that he’d be leaving the network effective immediately, it prompted a response from Irving that called into question the legitimacy of the “news” portion of Fox News.
Former Trump aide Max Miller shifts to new Ohio district for House run
Former Donald Trump adviser Max Miller appeared to be on a glide path to Congress — but now he’s prepping for a much tougher race.
EXCLUSIVE Rating agencies say Biden’s spending plans will not add to inflationary pressure
U.S. President Joe Biden’s infrastructure and social spending legislation will not add to inflationary pressures in the U.S. economy, economists and analysts in leading rating agencies told Reuters on Tuesday.
‘Reckless’ Russian missile test blows up satellite, forcing ISS astronauts to take shelter
Seven crew members aboard the International Space Station had to take emergency shelter in a spacecraft docked to the ISS on Monday because of a new, potentially dangerous debris field generated by a Russian anti-satellite test…
Nearly 1 in 5 Health Care Workers Have Quit Their Jobs During the Pandemic
U.S. hospitals are filled with COVID-19 patients as the delta variant continues to ravage the country. Yet a year and a half into the pandemic, many health care providers are facing severe staffing shortages, and a new Morning Consult survey suggests more could be on the horizon.
Best Trump Documentaries
2022 will surely bring forth the most fascinating documentaries covering Donald Trump — as more facts are discovered and disclosed through the release of books and the J6 Capitol Attack investigation. But, here is our most highly recommended documentaries to date. These documentaries, collectively, portray the true story of America’s most wanted man.
U.S. Election Disinformation Timeline
The assault on U.S. elections is nothing new. The only question is, “Why are so many ‘Freedom-loving Americans’ and media outlets actively undermining the credibility of American democracy?”
COVID-19 Disinformation Timeline: How Did We Get Here?
The evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US. What factors led to the U.S. being one of the worst countries at handling the outbreak, trillions of dollars wasted, and hundreds of thousands American lives needlessly lost?
Matt Gaetz gets destroyed by top US general at hearing
BREAKING Matt Gaetz just got destroyed by the top US general at a hearing and become visibly FURIOUS.
Ted Cruz implies the US military is too ‘woke’ and ’emasculated’ to compete with Russia
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz called the US military “woke” and “emasculated” compared to Russia’s military in a tweet on Thursday.
Cruz based his criticism on a TikTok video comparing a Russian recruitment ad with a US Army commercial. While Russia’s ad featured moody lighting and buff, shirtless men writhing in the dirt, the US Army clip offered an animated telling of the life of US Army Corporal Emma Malonelord, who was raised by a lesbian couple in San Francisco.
Cruz’s office did not immediately respond to Insider’s request for additional comment on the tweet.
Tim Ryan gives MUST-SEE speech demolishing Republicans over January 6 commission
BREAKING: Tim Ryan just gave a MUST-SEE speech demolishing Republicans over the January 6 commission.
Fed up Liz Cheney finally throws Kevin McCarthy under the bus ON FOX NEWS
BREAKING: Liz Cheney just threw Kevin McCarthy under the bus ON FOX NEWS.
Here’s What Doctors Know About Human Psychology That Normal People Don’t
This docufilm explores the topic of human psychology and group behavior and opens the door to understanding our socio-political dynamics. Streaming on Netflix.
Newsmax settles a defamation lawsuit from a Dominion executive at the center of election conspiracy theories and issues an apology
An executive at Dominion Voting Systems moved to dismiss Newsmax as a defendant in a defamation lawsuit Friday after reaching a settlement with the right-wing media organization.
It’s the first such settlement from a news organization in a defamation lawsuit filed over 2020 election conspiracy theories.
First GOP member of Congress calls on Matt Gaetz to resign
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger became the first congressional Republican to call on his colleague from Florida, Rep. Matt Gaetz, to resign in the face of a federal investigation into sex trafficking allegations.
The CEO job now includes political activism
America’s CEOs need policies on the coming verdict in the Minneapolis police trial; the human rights dimensions of next year’s World Cup in Qatar and Winter Olympics in Beijing; and voting-access bills — all different — moving through statehouses around the country.
Biden Creates Commission to Study Supreme Court Reforms, Expansion
The 36-member commission will have six months to study potential changes to the high court like adding seats to the bench and imposing term limits for justices.
How a Defeated Trump Is Making a Muddle of the G.O.P.
The former president’s instincts for red-meat political fights over governing and policymaking have left party leaders in a state of confusion over what they stand for.
Republican lawmakers are passing voting restrictions to pacify right-wing activists still gripped by former President Donald J. Trump’s lie that a largely favorable election was rigged against them. G.O.P. leaders are lashing out in Trumpian fashion at businesses, baseball and the news media to appeal to many of the same conservatives and voters. And debates over the size and scope of government have been overshadowed by the sort of culture war clashes that the tabloid king relished.
EPA replaces Trump-era chemical guidance, calling it ‘compromised’ by politics
The Biden-led Environmental Protection Agency says Trump administration political officials “compromised” an assessment of chemical dangers and has replaced it with a new one they say “upholds the tenants of scientific integrity.”
Matt Gaetz associate likely to strike plea deal, attorneys say
Joel Greenberg, a central figure in the ongoing investigation into Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, is likely to strike a plea deal with federal prosecutors, his attorney and prosecutors said in court Thursday, potentially putting additional legal pressure on the congressman.
Greenberg’s possible cooperation with the Justice Department could provide investigators with key details as they work to determine whether Gaetz broke sex trafficking or prostitution laws himself.
Biden Lays Out Aggressive Agenda on Gun-Control
CALLING GUN VIOLENCE IN American an “international embarrassment,” President Joe Biden on Thursday outlined a series of executive actions and a legislative wish list he said would save lives and have the support of rank-and-file Americans.
Texas lawmakers advance restrictive election bill
Texas lawmakers advanced a restrictive election bill out of a House committee Thursday morning despite major criticism from Democrats, corporations and voting rights advocates.
The legislation would impose criminal penalties for errors during the election process, such as making it a felony for an official to give a voter an absentee ballot application or solicit the submission of an application if the voter does not request it first.
Mitch McConnell retracts his demand that corporations ‘stay out of politics’ amid outrage over Georgia’s voting law
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday retracted his demand that corporations “stay out of politics,” with the exception of political donations, as major companies protest Georgia’s recently-passed voting rights restrictions.
“I didn’t say that very artfully yesterday,” the Kentucky Republican told reporters of his comments earlier this week. “They’re certainly entitled to be involved in politics.”
GOP Politicians & Pundits Lie About Colorado’s Voting Laws In Attempt To Embarrass MLB
Last week, the MLB announced it would be pulling its All-Star Game out of Georgia in response to the state’s restrictive new voting law, and moving it to far more voter-friendly Colorado.
The bill was passed by Georgia’s Republican-dominated legislature and signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp (R) at the end of last month. Now, the GOP machine is scrambling to defend the action the prompted the move — and its mouthpieces have chosen to lie, loudly and repeatedly, about Colorado’s voting system.
I-Team: ‘I’m done with politics,’ accused Capitol rioter arrested in Las Vegas tells judge; prosecutors say he tried to sell story
A man accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot told a federal judge he was ashamed of what happened and hoped to move on with his life during a detention hearing Tuesday.
Gaetz to speak at Save America summit amid sex trafficking investigation
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is scheduled to speak Friday at a conservative summit at a Trump-owned Miami resort as the GOP congressman faces an ongoing Justice Department probe into allegations of sex with a minor and child sex trafficking.
McConnell warns corporate America to ‘stay out of politics’ — but says donations are OK
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Tuesday that it is “stupid” for corporations to take stances on divisive political issues but noted that his criticism did not include their political donations.
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Mo Brooks Says He Wore Body Armor to Jan. 6 Rally After Getting Tip Off
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) has continuously denounced the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, even as he’s being sued by his colleagues over his role in inciting it. But while Brooks has said he didn’t believe the riot would turn violent, he told a Slate reporter Wednesday that he was actually tipped off about potential violence, prompting him to sleep in his office the day before the Ellipse speech and wear body armor to the rally.
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‘This is how I’m going to die’: Officers describe horrors of Jan. 6 riot
Four police officers who defended the Capitol from a Jan. 6 riot by Donald Trump supporters spoke out Tuesday during the first hearing of the select committee investigating the attack, sharing harrowing details of their physical and mental trauma.
As the riot fades from public memory amid a new wave of Republican revisionism, select panel members aimed to cast the hearing — the first time Congress has heard publicly from law enforcement on the front lines of the response to Jan. 6 — as a vivid reminder of what happened.
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Momentum for Trump impeachment soars as some in GOP say it’s warranted after Capitol riot
Donald Trump begins one of the most perilous weeks of his presidency Monday as momentum for a second impeachment soared over the weekend and a growing number of Republicans broke ranks to openly call for his removal.
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Pence prepares to oversee Trump’s loss — and then leave town
It’s a tactic Pence has used in recent weeks: stay out of the spotlight and insulate himself from his boss’s election-fraud crusade, while still bolstering his own credentials.
BOB DYLAN SELLS RIGHTS TO ENTIRE SONG CATALOG, DOUBLING NET WORTH OVERNIGHT
Universal Music Group has bought Bob Dylan’s entire song catalog in a blockbuster deal that’s rumored to be worth more than $300 million. Included in the historic acquisition are 600 songs spanning six decades, spanning from classic 1960s hits like “Blowin ‘in the Wind,” “The Times They Are a-Changing,” and “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” to his 39th studio album Rough and Rowdy Ways, released in June 2020.
Ruggs III, H. – LV (WR)
The Athletic’s Vic Tafur believes Raiders WR Henry Ruggs is “the one receiver we can lock in for a lot of targets.” (7/8)
Advice: “Gruden hears the criticism of the Ruggs pick, so he is the one receiver we can lock in for a lot of targets,” Tafur writes. The first receiver drafted among last year’s elite class, Ruggs was primarily used as a decoy under Gruden, receiving two screens on 581 offensive snaps and finishing behind Josh Jacobs in targets (45 to 43). There is some momentum here as Gruden mentioned 22-year-old Ruggs looking “much better” in his second year at offseason workouts. With Nelson Agholor’s team-high 79.3 air yards and additional 5.1 targets per game vacated from last year, there is a fruitful role available for Ruggs to step into if Gruden discovers how to use him over free agent pickup John Brown. Any amount of volume near the line of scrimmage (rather than forgetting Ruggs is on the team) would also help.
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Some of our favorite monologue moments from the first week of February, including Trump’s apathetic resignation letter from SAG-AFTRA, a totally real job offer for Jeff Bezos, and new Nike footwear that’s off to the laces!
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Miami Dolphins: Best-case scenario 7-round 2021 mock draft
We are now 17 days away from the 2021 NFL Draft, and the excitement continues to grow as the Miami Dolphins enter the draft with five of the top 81 selections. Miami has two first-round picks, pick 6 and pick 18, and two second-round picks, pick 36 and pick 50. Those four picks paired with pick 81 give the Dolphins a unique opportunity to build their roster the right way through the draft.
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Mayfield, B. – Cle (QB)
2021 fantasy player outlook for Baker Mayfield, QB, Cleveland Browns (6/23) Advice: For Fantasy purposes Baker Mayfield is a No. 2 quarterback best rostered in Dynasty leagues or leagues where you can start more than one quarterback. Mayfield’s efficiency rebounded in his first year under Kevin Stefanski, but Stefanski’s run-heavy scheme severely limits a pocket passer’s upside. Mayfield threw 30 or fewer passes in 10 of 16 games and only topped 300 yards passing twice in 2020. It’s possible he could be your best bet as a backup, but only if the schedule lines him up for a shootout in your starter’s bye week. (CBSSports.com)
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Brown, A. – TB (WR)
2021 fantasy player outlook for Antonio Brown, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6/23) Advice: Brown finally returned to NFL action in 2020 by joining Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. Although at times he flashed what made him so unstoppable with Pittsburgh (the ability to create separation at all three levels with explosive after-the-catch ability), he put it all together in just one game. Brown was efficient in the red zone and has been at his most efficient there (small sample size) with Brady. Although the path to volume in Tampa seems blocked, talent and rapport can win out, making Brown a plus late-round flier. (CBSSports.com)
ADP: 4.12 — 12.04
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Travel trouble Tuesday: American, Spirit cancel hundreds of flights for third consecutive day
American Airlines and Spirit Airlines have canceled nearly 600 Tuesday flights, the third consecutive day of major travel trouble for the airlines’ passengers.
American, which is still struggling to recover from Sunday storms at its mammoth Dallas hub, canceled 284 Tuesday flights, or 9% percent of its schedule, according to flight tracker FlightAware. The airline canceled 563 Monday flights and nearly 300 Sunday flights. Flight delays have been sizable, too.
Most U.S. companies optimistic about doing business in China after Biden’s win, survey finds
The outlook for U.S. businesses in China is improving, whether politically or revenue-wise, the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai said in a survey released Friday.
White House official allegedly said National Guard troops would protect Trump supporters Jan. 6
Emails from former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows are among files released to support the House panel’s recommendation that he be held in contempt.
The Mad Dad Fighting Critical Race Theory Is Actually a GOP Strategist
It might not be a coincidence that Loudoun County, Virginia, has become the epicenter of the debate over “critical race theory” in schools: One of the parents leading the fight isn’t just some mad dad—he’s a top national Republican operative. And Virginia just happens to be hosting 2021’s most important election.
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RB Michael Carter – 2021 Combine/Draft Scout
2020 PAUL HORNUNG AWARD FINALIST: Michael Carter, Senior running back/return specialist, North Carolina,…Carter played in all 11 games as a big play running back and outstanding pass catcher who also handled kickoff returns. He averaged 8.0 yards per carry (third nationally), 10.7 yards per catch, and 151.6 all-purpose yards per game (13th nationally). Carter was second in the nation with runs of 10+ yards and averaged 10.4 yards per carry in games against teams in the Top 25. He compiled 308 all-purpose yards and two scores against Miami, and 251 all-purpose yards and two scores against Virginia Tech. Carter made the Paul Hornung Award Weekly Honor Roll four times: against NC State, Duke, Wake Forest and Virginia Tech, touching the ball three different ways and accumulating 100+ all-purpose yards and touchdowns in each game. – The Louisville Sports Commission
Patrick Mahomes pacing for third in Chiefs’ career passing yards in 2021
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will have a chance to ascend franchise leaderboards for career passing yards in 2021.
Mahomes has shattered numerous league and franchise pace records already in young his career. Through Mahomes’ three-year career as a starter, he’s already amassed an impressive 13,868 passing yards (not including postseason play). That number is currently good for…
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Tom Hanks and Henry Winkler have both enjoyed long-standing Hollywood careers portraying fan favorite, affable characters for decades, and both are considered among the friendliest men in the business. Rumor has it that Hanks once refunded two disgruntled fans who had just come from seeing his 2011 film Larry Crowne. Winkler got his big break portraying Fonzie on Happy Days and has been open about his struggles with dyslexia as a child.
Napa business owner had huge cache of weapons and ammunition, authorities say
TThe Napa business owner arrested on Friday on various weapons charges had five pipe bombs, more than 50 firearms — several unregistered or illegal — 15,000 rounds of ammunition, and several pounds of gunpowder in his possession when authorities raided his office and home, the Napa County Sheriff’s Office said late Saturday.
Pick 2.01 (33 OVR): Jacksonville Jaguars Select Tyson Campbell, Georgia (CB)
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Ted Cruz implies the US military is too ‘woke’ and ’emasculated’ to compete with Russia
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz called the US military “woke” and “emasculated” compared to Russia’s military in a tweet on Thursday.
Cruz based his criticism on a TikTok video comparing a Russian recruitment ad with a US Army commercial. While Russia’s ad featured moody lighting and buff, shirtless men writhing in the dirt, the US Army clip offered an animated telling of the life of US Army Corporal Emma Malonelord, who was raised by a lesbian couple in San Francisco.
Cruz’s office did not immediately respond to Insider’s request for additional comment on the tweet.
Murray, L. – NO (RB)
ADP: 5.03 — 10.07
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