Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) told Breitbart News on Thursday that left-wing “cancel culture” advocates ignore the media personalities and politicians who “inspired” the leftist who attempted to murder him and other Republicans at a congressional baseball game in June 2017. Scalise said, “We’ve seen the cancel culture on full display these last few years. They started when President Trump ran for president. They wanted to cancel him before he even got sworn in. Then they wanted to impeach him. And then after he’s gone, they want to just act like he wasn’t even president.” Scalise added, “They want to shut down Republicans. They want to close down Fox News and Newsmax and OAN . They would sure love to get [ Breitbart News Daily ] off the air. We’re not going to let that happen, but they’re serious about it.” Scalise highlighted the ideological and political links between his would-be murderer and left-wing news media outlets. “It’s important that we call them out on it and that we put the mirror in front o f them and remind them what happens on some of these other networks — their darling far-left radical networks and the garbage that they’re spewing,” Scalise remarked. “I wanted to just remind my colleagues that when the shooter from the baseball field back in 2017 walked onto that field, he had a list of Republicans in his pocket that he wanted to execute.” LISTEN: Scalise noted that the FBI identified his would-be assassin’s consumption of political content from “far-left media personalities.” The shooter also campaigned for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in 2016. “He was fueled [by] far-left media personalities and politicians [who] inspired him to go kill Republicans,” Scalise stated, “and I don’t blame the politicians or journalists from the far-left that inspired him with their rhetoric to go kill Republicans. I blame the shooter”: Rep. @SteveScalise is right: pic.twitter.com/fXOHkCAKLr — Breitbart News ...
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Pardon talk intensifies as Trump approaches final 24 hours in office
President Trump Donald Trump Donald Trump Jr. calls Bruce Springsteen's dropped charges 'liberal privilege' Schiff sees challenges for intel committee, community in Trump's shadow McConnell says he'd back Trump as 2024 GOP nominee MORE is preparing to issue dozens of pardons before President-elect Joe Biden Joe Biden Biden 'disappointed' in Senate parliamentarian ruling but 'respects' decision Taylor Swift celebrates House passage of Equality Act Donald Trump Jr. calls Bruce Springsteen's dropped charges 'liberal privilege' MORE is sworn in at noon on Wednesday, with the big question being whether Trump will preemptively pardon himself before he leaves office. Trump has been meeting with son-in-law Jared Kushner Jared Corey Kushner Biden to speak with Saudi king 'soon' as pressure builds for Khashoggi report Biden to speak with Saudi king ahead of Khashoggi report: report Former Trump officials eye bids for political office MORE and daughter Ivanka Trump Ivanka Trump Trump Jr. was deposed in inauguration funds probe Former Trump officials eye bids for political office The Hill's Morning Report - Disaster politics hobble Cruz, Cuomo MORE , both senior White House officials, to finalize a list of pardons he’ll issue in the final 24 hours of his presidency. The pardons are expected to lean heavily in favor of the president’s longtime friends and political allies, as well as drug offenders brought to his attention through the administration’s criminal justice reform efforts. ADVERTISEMENT The rapper Lil Wayne, who has pleaded guilty to possession of an illegal firearm, and former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D), who was found guilty on public corruption charges and is imprisoned in New York, are reportedly among the first wave of pardons Trump will issue Tuesday. Advocates for Julian Assange Julian Paul Assange Biden DOJ to continue to seek ...
Tim Ryan: Prosecutors reviewing video of Capitol tours given by lawmakers before riot
Rep. Tim Ryan Timothy (Tim) Ryan Acting chief acknowledges police were unprepared for mob Six ways to visualize a divided America Six Capitol Police officers suspended, others investigated after Capitol riot MORE (D-Ohio) on Thursday said federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., are “reviewing the footage” to see if members of Congress gave Capitol tours to rioters shortly before the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection. Ryan, chairman of the House subcommittee with oversight of the Capitol Police, told reporters that accusations surrounding lawmakers allegedly giving "reconnaissance tours" to rioters before the attack are now "in the hands of the U.S. attorney here in D.C." The Hill has reached out to Justice Department for comment. ADVERTISEMENT Ryan told MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Rachel Anne Maddow League of Conservation Voters adds racial justice issues to 2020 congressional scorecard Newly released footage shows Schumer's 'near miss' with Capitol rioters Without Trump, late-night 'comedy' becomes even more insufferable MORE later that evening that he could not elaborate on the investigation. “The U.S. attorney has the investigation going on now. I’m sure they’re looking at the footage ... so that’s in their hands now,” Ryan said. “Anybody who’s dealt with the U.S. attorney during an investigation — it’s like a black box, you don’t really know what’s going on but you know it’s happening.” Rep. Mikie Sherrill Rebecca (Mikie) Michelle Sherrill Calls grow for 9/11-style panel to probe Capitol attack Belfast's Troubles echo in today's Washington Democrats point fingers on whether Capitol rioters had inside help MORE (D-N.J.), a former Navy pilot, said in the aftermath of the riot that she had witnessed colleagues leading people on tours of the Capitol in the days leading up to the attack, calling the walkthroughs "reconnaissance" for the siege. Sherrill is not alone in her concerns ...
Bipartisan group of lawmakers proposes bill to lift rule putting major financial burden on USPS
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill to ease a major financial burden on the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) by eliminating a requirement that it fund retirement benefits decades ahead of time. The USPS Fairness Act would do away with a 2006 law that mandated the USPS to form a $72 billion fund to pay for retirement health benefits for over 50 years, a requirement that is not imposed on any other federal agency. The legislation was introduced in the House by Reps. Peter DeFazio Peter Anthony DeFazio Democrats offer bills to boost IRS audits of rich, corporations House Democrats call on Biden to fill Postal Service Board vacancies to pave way for ousting DeJoy House Democrats' draft coronavirus relief legislation includes B for U.S. airlines MORE (D-Ore.), Tom Reed Tom Reed Taylor Swift celebrates House passage of Equality Act Here are the three GOP lawmakers who voted for the Equality Act House passes sweeping protections for LGBTQ people MORE (R-N.Y.), Carolyn Maloney Carolyn Maloney DeJoy apologizes for mail delays while defending Postal Service changes House panel spars over GameStop frenzy, trading apps Carolyn Maloney unveils gun safety legislation package MORE (D-N.Y.), Brian Fitzpatrick Brian K. Fitzpatrick Taylor Swift celebrates House passage of Equality Act Here are the three GOP lawmakers who voted for the Equality Act House passes sweeping protections for LGBTQ people MORE (R-Pa.) and Colin Allred (D-Texas) and in the Senate by Sens. Steve Daines Steven (Steve) David Daines Kennedy apologizes for calling Haaland a 'whack job' The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by The AIDS Institute - Ahead: One-shot vax, easing restrictions, fiscal help Biden's picks face peril in 50-50 Senate MORE (R-Mont.) and Brian Schatz Brian Emanuel Schatz Minimum wage setback revives progressive calls to nix Senate filibuster Little known ...
‘A Partisan Culture Warrior’: Senate Republicans Rip Becerra Nomination
Senate Republicans criticized Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) nominee Xavier Becerra’s lack of medical qualifications in a Thursday press conference. A former congressman and California Attorney General, Becerra’s record on abortion, immigration, and religious liberty were immediately criticized by Republicans when then-President-elect Joe Biden announced Becerra’s nomination in December. Senate Republicans repeated those concerns Thursday, adding that Becerra has no qualifications to help lead the United States through the end of the coronavirus pandemic. SOON: Senate GOP will discuss Xavier Becerra’s nomination to be U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. https://t.co/EFfb0Cx0Im — Senate Republicans (@SenateGOP) February 25, 2021 “I voted already for several of President Biden’s nominees for the cabinet, but Attorney General Xavier Becerra is too radical, too extreme for me to support… As Attorney General of California, he advocated for the decriminalization of illegal crossings into our country. That’s open borders,” Republican Montana Sen. Steve Daines said. “The only connection Mr. Becerra has to healthcare is that he sued the Little Sisters of the Poor,” Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said. “The reason Becerra got this nomination is that he’s a left-wing activist.” (RELATED: ‘A Pretty Interesting Way Of Reframing Your Bullying’: Sasse Calls Out Becerra’s Lawsuit Against Little Sisters Of The Poor) “Mr. Becerra is a partisan culture warrior. He’s not qualified to hold this position,” Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn said. With the Senate split 50-50, Republicans need at least one Democrat to oppose Becerra’s nomination, since Vice President Kamala Harris can break any ties. ...
