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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
January 11, 2024
The judge in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York was open to the possibility of Donald Trump speaking as part of his closing arguments in the case, but as the judge imposed limiting conditions to ensure Trump would keep his remarks relevant to the case it became clear that Trump had something else in mind. Susan Glasser, staffer writer for The New Yorker, talks with Alex Wagner about how Trump is participating in his own defense. - Aired on 01/10/2024.
Judge preempts Trump ploy to turn New York trial into circus - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
The judge in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York was open to the possibility of Donald Trump speaking as part of his closing arguments in the case, but as the judge imposed limiting conditions to ensure Trump would keep his remarks relevant to the case it became clear that Trump had something else in mind. Susan Glasser, staffer writer for The New Yorker, talks with Alex Wagner about how Trump is participating in his own defense. - Aired on 01/10/2024.
January 11, 2024
Chris Christie exits the 2024 Republican primary race with relatively little support, but as Nikki Haley continues to gain on Donald Trump, attracting Christie supporters could give her a crucial bump. Jennifer Palmieri, co-host of the "How to Win in 2024" podcast, and Jonathan Martin, politics bureau chief for Politico, discuss the loss of Christie's anti-Trump voice in the primary and where Christie's supporters might go now. - Aired on 01/10/2024.
How Chris Christie dropping out changes the Republican primary race - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
Chris Christie exits the 2024 Republican primary race with relatively little support, but as Nikki Haley continues to gain on Donald Trump, attracting Christie supporters could give her a crucial bump. Jennifer Palmieri, co-host of the "How to Win in 2024" podcast, and Jonathan Martin, politics bureau chief for Politico, discuss the loss of Christie's anti-Trump voice in the primary and where Christie's supporters might go now. - Aired on 01/10/2024.
January 11, 2024
Donald Trump is trying everything in his power to avoid accountability for his crimes. However, one of his defenses could actually do more damage to the former president & accused orchestrator of the January 6th attack / coup attempt on the Capitol. Thom Hartmann explains. - Aired on 01/10/2024.
Why Trump's Defense May Actually Lock Him Up - Thom Hartmann
Donald Trump is trying everything in his power to avoid accountability for his crimes. However, one of his defenses could actually do more damage to the former president & accused orchestrator of the January 6th attack / coup attempt on the Capitol. Thom Hartmann explains. - Aired on 01/10/2024.
January 11, 2024
Florida Republicans voted to remove their party's chairman, Christian Ziegler, following a rape accusation and his confirmation of a sexual relationship with a woman outside of his marriage. - 01/24/2024.
Accused Rapist GOP Chair Ousted - Raw News And Politics
Florida Republicans voted to remove their party's chairman, Christian Ziegler, following a rape accusation and his confirmation of a sexual relationship with a woman outside of his marriage. - 01/24/2024.
January 11, 2024
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on how Democrats went on the offense when Republicans stunt to hold Hunter Biden in contempt backfired. - 01/10/2024.
Dems RIP Republicans to SHREDS at Hearing - Meidas Touch
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on how Democrats went on the offense when Republicans stunt to hold Hunter Biden in contempt backfired. - 01/10/2024.
January 11, 2024
Watch highlights from the fifth Republican presidential debate where Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley made their final pitch in Iowa just days before the caucuses. - Aired on 01/10/2024.
Watch highlights from the Republican presidential debate in Iowa - MSNBC (3 minutes for those who are interested)
Watch highlights from the fifth Republican presidential debate where Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley made their final pitch in Iowa just days before the caucuses. - Aired on 01/10/2024.
January 11, 2024
January 10 - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing, entitled “Investing in the Future: Safeguarding Municipal Bonds from Climate Risk.”
Chairman Whitehouse: Climate Change Is Threatening the Municipal Bond Market - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
January 10 - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing, entitled “Investing in the Future: Safeguarding Municipal Bonds from Climate Risk.”
January 11, 2024
Rep. Adam Schiff points out the blatant hypocrisy of Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan, and his failure to comply with a congressional subpoena from the January 6th Select Committee.
This comes as the Committee seeks to cite Hunter Biden for Contempt of Congress. - 01/10/2024.
Rep. Schiff Introduces Amendment Citing Jim Jordan for Contempt of Congress - Rep. Adam Schiff
Rep. Adam Schiff points out the blatant hypocrisy of Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan, and his failure to comply with a congressional subpoena from the January 6th Select Committee.
This comes as the Committee seeks to cite Hunter Biden for Contempt of Congress. - 01/10/2024.
January 11, 2024
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell and Joy Reid discuss the impact of Chris Christie using "forceful language" as he suspended his 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday night. - Aired on 01/10/2024.
Lawrence O'Donnell: Christie's speech is exactly what GOP-leaning voters need to hear - Decision 2024 - MSNBC
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell and Joy Reid discuss the impact of Chris Christie using "forceful language" as he suspended his 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday night. - Aired on 01/10/2024.
January 11, 2024
An MSNBC prime time panel share their reactions to the final Republican presidential primary debate with Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis making more pointed attacks on each other and Donald Trump absent both from the stage and largely from their attacks. - Aired on 01/10/2024.
'They clearly hate each other': Haley and DeSantis bring fire in final GOP debate - Decision 2024 - MSNBC
An MSNBC prime time panel share their reactions to the final Republican presidential primary debate with Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis making more pointed attacks on each other and Donald Trump absent both from the stage and largely from their attacks. - Aired on 01/10/2024.
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