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• usnews.com4 minutes ago
• 75 Ex-Top Prosecutors Endorse Biden’s Pick for Associate AG
• By MICHAEL BALSAMO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 75 former U.S. attorneys are throwing their support behind President Joe Biden’s nominee for associate attorney general and urging congressional leaders to quickly confirm her to the post. Vanita Gupta has been nominated for the No. 3 position in the Justice Department, a position in which she would be responsible for overseeing the department’s civil, antitrust and civil rights litigation, but also for helping to implement policy decisions on a host of nationwide issues. She was in charge of the...
• mediaite.com21 minutes ago
• McConnell Snarks About Trump Taking Credit for His Reelection: I Want to Thank Him for My 2014 Win Too
• Senator Mitch McConnell chuckled Tuesday in response to comments from former President Donald Trump at CPAC. McConnell condemned Trump and said he’s morally responsible for the violent riots at the Capitol on January 6th, but just last week he said he would “absolutely” support Trump if he was the 2024 GOP nominee. But Trump is clearly not happy with McConnell. He attacked him in a blistering statement recently, and over the weekend he tried to claim credit for the Kentucky Republican’s reelection. Back in December Trump attacked McConnell with the...
• wtop.com24 minutes ago
• 75 ex-top prosecutors endorse Biden’s pick for associate AG
• WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 75 former U.S. attorneys are throwing their support behind President Joe Biden’s nominee for associate attorney general and urging congressional leaders to quickly confirm her to the post. Vanita Gupta has been nominated for the No. 3 position in the Justice Department, a position in which she would be responsible for overseeing the department’s civil, antitrust and civil rights litigation, but also for helping to implement policy decisions on a host of nationwide issues. She was in charge of the Justice Department’s civil rights division...
• wtop.com25 minutes ago
• Kayleigh McEnany signs on as Fox News contributor
• NEW YORK (AP) — As widely anticipated, Fox News said Tuesday that it had signed former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany as a contributor to offer commentary on various network programs. McEnany, former President Donald Trump’s final press secretary, didn’t speak about her new role during an interview with Fox’s Harris Faulkner that aired Tuesday. It was reported in January that McEnany had disclosed to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics while still in office that she would work for Fox after leaving the White House. Fox said at...
• usnews.com2 hour(s) ago
• Sununu to Nominate John Formella as Attorney General
• CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Sununu plans to nominate his legal counsel, John Formella, to serve as New Hampshires attorney general. Sununu said he will submit the nomination to the Executive Council on Wednesday, with a vote likely March 24. If confirmed, Formella would replace Gordon MacDonald, who was sworn in last week as chief justice of the state Supreme Court. Sununu said Formellas excellent relationships with state leaders will enable him to transition smoothly into the new role. “John has been a key member of my team...
• minnpost.com5 hour(s) ago
• MPLSART Sketchbook Project surveys our visual arts community, supports local artists
• From July through December 2020, five sketchbooks traveled around the Twin Cities. Whenever one moved on, it carried with it something new: a sketch or two by an artist, who would deliver it to the next artist, and so on. Eventually, the sketchbooks contained 120 original works by 68 Twin Cities artists. Starting today, you can order a limited edition book, based on the sketchbooks, with work by all 68 artists. Some are names you’ll recognize: Jim Denomie, Hend al-Mansour, Christopher Harrison, Dyani White Hawk, Leslie Barlow, Gordon Coons, Reggie...
• usnews.com9 hour(s) ago
• Israeli Attorney General Slams Netanyahu's Vaccine Diplomacy
• By ILAN BEN ZION, Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s attorney general has warned Benjamin Netanyahu that he cannot single-handedly share the countrys surplus vaccines with far-flung allies in Africa, Europe and Latin America, and that such an important decision cannot be made by the prime minister alone. In an official letter, Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit argues that Netanyahu should have consulted the Cabinet for such a plan. The justice ministry released the letter, addressed to the national security adviser, Meir Ben Shabbat, on Monday. Netanyahus announcement last week of...
• wtop.com9 hour(s) ago
• Israeli attorney general slams Netanyahus vaccine diplomacy
• JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s attorney general has warned Benjamin Netanyahu that he cannot single-handedly share the country’s surplus vaccines with far-flung allies in Africa, Europe and Latin America, and that such an important decision cannot be made by the prime minister alone. In an official letter, Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit argues that Netanyahu should have consulted the Cabinet for such a plan. The justice ministry released the letter, addressed to the national security adviser, Meir Ben Shabbat, on Monday. Netanyahu’s announcement last week of his decision to share some...
• FOX News14 hour(s) ago
• Manchin says he’ll never change mind on filibuster
• Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., who many consider the second-most-powerful politician in the U.S., responded emphatically on Monday when asked if he would ever wavier in his support of the procedural tool known as the filibuster. Never! he said, according to a pool reporter. Jesus Christ, what don’t you understand about never? Earlier this year, Manchin told the Washington Post, I will not vote to bust the filibuster under any condition, on anything that you can think of. He was joined by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., who has said that...
• breitbart.com17 hour(s) ago
• Acting Deputy Attorney General John Carlin: DOJ Investigating January 6 at Unprecedented Speed, Scale
• The Biden Justice Department is investigating the events of January 6 at a “speed and scale that is unprecedented,” Acting Deputy Attorney General John Carlin, who recently spoke at an event on the department’s “enhanced response to domestic violent extremism and domestic terrorism.” Carlin said Friday: The first briefing that I received in my new job was about the effort to bring the perpetrators of the January 6 attacks to justice and prevent future violent attacks. The investigation into those responsible is moving at a speed and scale that is unprecedented,...
• thegrio.com19 hour(s) ago
• Kinzinger allies create super PAC for Republicans against Trump
• Loading the player... It looks like the GOP is still divided about Donald Trump. Read More: McConnell would ‘absolutely’ support Trump in 2024 despite critiques over Capitol riot Trump still has support from the majority of the party but supporters of known Trump critic, Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) have collaborated on a super PAC. They plan to raise funds in order to support Republicans who are also against the former president, per The Washington Post. “Republicans must say enough is enough. It’s time to unplug the outrage machine, reject...
• cbslocal.com20 hour(s) ago
• Felt An Urge To Be That Change: Black Denver Police Officer Supports Recruiting Campaign
• DENVER (CBS4) – In an effort to spark change within the profession of law enforcement, specifically within the City of Denver, the Denver Police Department is launching a new mantra for their 2021 recruiting process. “Be the Change You Want To See” is now prominently featured an most patrol vehicles in Denver. The new slogan for the recruiting process comes after a year of national calls for police reform, calls which Denver Police were not exempt from. While some called for police agencies to be defunded, others simply called for...
• dailyvoice.com21 hour(s) ago
• NY Attorney General Gets Referral To Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Cuomo
• New York Attorney General Letitia James has received a referral letter from the executive chamber granting her request to investigate sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, with the probe including subpoena power. James announced on Monday, March 1 that the referral letter arrived a day after she announced that she would be appointing a special deputy to conduct an independent investigation into the allegations levied against the governor. “Today, the executive chamber transmitted a referral letter to our office, providing us the authority to move forward with an independent...
• thehill.com21 hour(s) ago
• New York AG warns cryptocurrency industry: We will not hesitate to take action
• New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) warned the cryptocurrency industry on Monday that the state “will not hesitate to take action” against any illegal or unethical trading. James issued a scathing alert warning crypto industry members that they could face “both civil and criminal liability” if they do not register with the Office of the Attorney General’s Investor Protection Bureau as required.    “We’re sending a clear message to the entire industry that you either play by the rules or we will shut you down,” she said in a statement....
• usnews.com22 hour(s) ago
• Hospital Group Supports Mask Order Extension in Alabama
• By KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Hospitals support an extension of a statewide face mask order, at least until more people become vaccinated against COVID-19, the head of the Alabama Hospital Association said Monday. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to announce this week whether she will extend the face covering mandate and other health orders that are set to expire Friday. The mandate has been in place since July and has been extended several times. A spokeswoman for the governor expressed optimism about state virus numbers...
• usnews.com22 hour(s) ago
• Former South Dakota AG Jackley Says He'll Seek Old Job
• By STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Former South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Monday that he will run again for the post as the states top law enforcement officer in 2022, as the current attorney general faces calls for his resignation and impeachment for his involvement in a fatal car crash. The announcement by Jackley, a Republican, positions him to replace Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg who is dealing with a political crisis from striking and killing a man with his car last year. Jackley served as...
• washingtonexaminer.com22 hour(s) ago
• New York attorney general authorized to begin investigation into Cuomo sexual harassment claims
• New York Attorney General Letitia James is now empowered to begin an investigation into claims of sexual harassment against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The chief legal officer said in a press release on Monday that her office had received a referral letter from the governors office granting her the authority to conduct an independent investigation into the accusations levied by two former Cuomo staffers. This is not a responsibility we take lightly as allegations of sexual harassment should always be taken seriously, James, who is a Democrat, said. As the letter...
• abc7ny.com22 hour(s) ago
• Gov. Cuomo formally refers alleged sex harassment case to state attorney general
• NEW YORK (WABC) -- Embattled New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has formally referred the case of his alleged sexual harassment of a former aide to New York Attorney General Letitia James, a necessary step to commence an investigation with subpoena power.The referral also allows James to deputize an outside law firm for a rigorous and independent investigation.This is not a responsibility we take lightly, as allegations of sexual harassment should always be taken seriously, James said. As the letter states, at the close of the review, the findings will be...
• cvbj.biz23 hour(s) ago
• New York : NY Attorney General Authorized to Advance Investigation into Sexual Harassment Accusation Against Cuomo
• New York : The New York Attorney General Letitia James reported this Monday that she received a reference letter from the Government, authorizing the request made by his office to carry out an investigation into the allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Andrew Cuomo. “Today, the Executive transmitted a letter to our office, giving us the authority to proceed with an independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against the Governor Cuomo. This is not a responsibility we take lightly, as allegations of sexual harassment should always be taken...