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Former President Donald Trump’s niece Mary Trump said Wednesday on MSNBC’s “The ReidOut” that she believes her uncle knew the Proud Boys were armed and going to “escort him” into the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Anchor Joy Reid said, “Knowing Donald Trump as you do, what do you think he might have done if he had gone to the Capitol?” Trump said, “I’ve been thinking about that a lot because it doesn’t make sense if Donald thought for a second he was going to be in harm’s way. Quite honestly, when I first heard months ago he was going to go to the Capitol, I didn’t think it was true because he’s such a physical coward. But then we hear he knows the people are armed. We know the Proud Boys, and Oath Keepers were on board from the very beginning.” She continued, “My speculation at this point is he knew they were going to be there to escort him into the building where he would make his play on the floor of Congress. Again, it’s speculation. I can’t think of any other scenario in … [Read more...] about Mary Trump: I Think Donald Trump Knew Proud Boys Were Going to ‘Escort Him’ into Capitol on 1/6

Actor Michael Shannon, in a recent interview with the Daily Beast, warned that President Trump is making political decisions “that are going to be unalterable.” “The stakes are really high right now,” Shannon said of the current state of affairs in the Age of Trump. “I hate to say it, but I feel like there are things happening right now that are going to be unalterable. They’re going to do damage that we’re not going to be able to recover from.” Shannon is set next to portray Captain Beatty in HBO’s new drama Fahrenheit 451, an updated film based on the popular dystopian 50’s novel written by Ray Bradbury, in which books are burned to prevent the free flow of knowledge and information. While Shannon says he believes that Trump is doing “unalterable” harm to the country, that doesn’t mean that he thinks people should let Trump dominate their lives. In fact, the actor believes there’s a strong case for ignoring the president. Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon in … [Read more...] about ‘Fahrenheit 451’ Star Michael Shannon: Trump ‘Going to Do Damage We’re Not Going to Be Able to Recover From’

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 5 WASHINGTON (AP) — Pat Cipollone, Donald Trump’s former White House counsel, is scheduled to testify Friday before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a person briefed on the matter. Cipollone, whose reported resistance to Trump’s schemes to overturn his 2020 election defeat has made him a long-sought and potentially revelatory witness, was subpoenaed by the select committee last week after weeks of public pressure to provide testimony to the panel. The person briefed on the matter, who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss private negotiations, said Cipollone agreed to appear before the committee for a private, transcribed interview. As Trump’s top White House lawyer, Cipollone was in the West Wing on Jan. 6, 2021, as well as for key meetings in the turbulent weeks after the election … [Read more...] about Trump White House counsel Cipollone to testify to 1/6 panel

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 6 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's only abortion clinic has been buzzing with activity in the chaotic days since the U.S. Supreme Court upended abortion rights nationwide — a case that originated in this conservative Deep South state, with this bright-pink medical facility that is closing its doors Wednesday. Physicians at Jackson Women’s Health Organization have been trying to see as many patients as possible before Thursday, when, barring an unlikely intervention by the state’s conservative Supreme Court, Mississippi will enact a law to ban most abortions. Amid stifling summer heat and humidity, clashes intensified Wednesday between anti-abortion protesters and volunteers escorting patients into the clinic, best known as the Pink House. When Dr. Cheryl Hamlin, who has traveled from Boston for five years to perform abortions, walked outside the Pink House, an … [Read more...] about Scramble as last Mississippi abortion clinic shuts its doors

The establishment media are searching for President Joe Biden’s 2024 replacement. After a series of policy failures and polling that suggests Biden is unable to perform presidential duties, the establishment media is searching for a presidential replacement that can combat a Republican nominee in 2024. Polling shows Donald Trump is the most likely Republican contender. On Tuesday, the Washington Post’s Ashley Parker and Matt Viser wrote an article entitled, “As some Democrats grow impatient with Biden, alternative voices emerge.” The article uses several examples of Biden’s failed leadership to report that Democrats “are frustrated at Biden’s caution in what they consider a moment of crisis, and figures like Newsom and Pritzker are showcasing a sharper approach.” Criticizing Biden for his weak and moderate response to Monday’s mass shooting, the Post’s writers praised Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s (D) “fiery” and “direct” rhetoric on dismantling the Second Amendment. The … [Read more...] about Establishment Media Search for Joe Biden’s 2024 Replacement

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony before the Jan. 6 committee was a big hit with television viewers, easily reaching a larger live audience than any of the four other daytime hearings. Hutchinson's riveting testimony about former President Donald Trump's temper as plans to overturn the 2020 election fell apart was seen by 13.17 million people last week, the Nielsen company said. That's a 28% jump from the 10.25 million who watched the committee's previous daytime hearing, and 23% over the average from the four daytime hearings. The committee's first hearing, the only one televised in prime-time, was seen by 19.4 million people. The committee had hurriedly scheduled a public session to hear Hutchinson's testimony after expecting to be off until mid-July. Its leaders built up anticipation by trying to keep the identity of its witness a secret in advance. Given that many people later heard parts of Hutchinson's testimony online or in … [Read more...] about Hutchinson’s Jan. 6 committee testimony a television hit