Mitch McConnell on SCOTUS Vacancy: “Oh, we’d fill it”
Nothing fires up the political-industrial complex like a SCOTUS fight, and the enduring legacy of the Merrick Garland nomination non-vote.
Category: Government
Rating the Mueller Report
The ratings are in for the Mueller report reveal, and after two years of angst and hype they were…
DHS Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen Resigns
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has tendered her resignation.
The Real Moochers of America
Everyone pays taxes, even if their 1040 doesn’t result in any more tax payment.
Congressional Kabuki: Non-Electric Boogaloo Edition
As he promised, Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell brought the Green New Deal up for a vote in the Senate. No one voted for it, with 57 against and 43 voting “present” out of protest.
Stephen Moore Must Not be Confirmed
Stephen Moore is a political operative who happened to get some sort of economics degree from somewhere.
AG Barr: Mueller Report Principal Conclusions Letter to Congress
AG Barr’s summary of the Mueller Report has been delivered to congress, and the letter stating “principle conclusions” has been released.
Devin Nunes Beclowns Himself
Rep Devin Nunes is suing Devin Nunes’ Mom and Devin Nunes’ Cow for defamation. No, really.
Tenshot: The House of Commons Debate and Vote, March 13
I spent six hours watching the UK House of Commons debate and vote. I have thoughts.
Let’s Abstain from Mandatory Calorie Counts
I – perhaps ironically – don’t think this is healthy. Life is for living. We’re here for a short time, so make it a good time. In isolation, calorie counts are of limited relevance here.
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Muthana?
Some -myself included- are content to let Muthana lie in the bed she made and rest easier with one less person like her on our soil. Others -myself included- begrudgingly look to the law for a determination of the propriety of her return, and find much more gray area than one would hope.
No Cuts
Allowing lobbyists to pay people to stand in line for public hearings is only bad in a purely symbolic way. Which is to say, it’s really, really bad.
McConnell: Trump Will Sign Bill, Declare National Emergency
There were some wondering if President Trump would sign the newly passed spending bill designed to avert government shutdown, or declare a national emergency for border funding. Apparently he will do both.
Getting Through The Wall
If there’s a better way out of this, I’m sure Nancy Pelosi will go with it. She is nothing if not very good at her job. But here’s what I’ve got.
Report: President Donald Trump Directed Michael Cohen to Lie to Congress
If you went to bed early Thursday, you might have missed Buzzfeed News making quite the splash just after 10p, EST with reporting by Jason Leopold and Anthony Cormier. You won’t be able to miss it this morning, or in the coming days if proven to be accurate.
Americans Don’t Approve of Anyone’s Handling of the Shutdown
Lost in coverage of polls showing Americans overwhelmingly blaming the president for the shutdown was a warning sign for Democrats.
Shutdown, What is it good for? Absolutely Nothing.
It is beyond absurd to have a federal government shutdown and simultaneously guarantee back pay.
Wait, I need to back up here.
