Todd Blanche on CNN last night:
“Look, the verdict came down a couple hours ago. I don’t know if I have regrets about anything yet. I’m still thinking things through & I think so is he...But at this point, I don’t think there was a conviction because he did not take the stand.”
“Look, the verdict came down a couple hours ago. I don’t know if I have regrets about anything yet. I’m still thinking things through & I think so is he...But at this point, I don’t think there was a conviction because he did not take the stand.”
07:34 AM - May 31, 2024
Last night's statement from the Biden/Harris Campaign on the Trump guilty verdict👇
Just a note:
Yesterday was the anniversary of Joe Biden's son Beau's death
On May 30th Biden is always quiet
Expect him to make some kind of remark or statement this weekend that is more .. on point:
Just a note:
Yesterday was the anniversary of Joe Biden's son Beau's death
On May 30th Biden is always quiet
Expect him to make some kind of remark or statement this weekend that is more .. on point:
07:22 AM - May 31, 2024
After the Trump guilty verdict dropped
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was quiet for some time
When finally he 'spoke'
This is what he chose to 'say'
Amazing ..
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was quiet for some time
When finally he 'spoke'
This is what he chose to 'say'
Amazing ..
07:16 AM - May 31, 2024
Front pages of the Washington Post and New York Times today:
07:14 AM - May 31, 2024
There will now be a LOT more noise from House MAGA about somehow limiting Jack Smith's powers
And 'defunding' his investigations into Trump
Problem is:
They don't have the power to really do anything
The MAGA Congressional outrage rhetoric is about to blow off the charts
They're desperate
And 'defunding' his investigations into Trump
Problem is:
They don't have the power to really do anything
The MAGA Congressional outrage rhetoric is about to blow off the charts
They're desperate
07:10 AM - May 31, 2024
Noise on the Hill this am that House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan plans to make an issue of his "investigation" into Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg next week
And that House Oversight will chime in
Remember one thing:
It's all about fostering outrage
And raising $$ for them now
That's it
And that House Oversight will chime in
Remember one thing:
It's all about fostering outrage
And raising $$ for them now
That's it
07:05 AM - May 31, 2024
All of the GOP online screaming about the Trump verdict last night was about one thing
And it (kinda) worked
The NRCC raised $300k overnight
The largest sum raised since the $175k after Johnson was elected Speaker
Trump will speak at Trump Tower at 11am
And it's ALL about $$ now
And it (kinda) worked
The NRCC raised $300k overnight
The largest sum raised since the $175k after Johnson was elected Speaker
Trump will speak at Trump Tower at 11am
And it's ALL about $$ now
07:03 AM - May 31, 2024
Katie Phang as court staff read testimony back to jurors:
"The court reporter is asking the questions and her colleague is seated in the witness stand answering them."
"The court reporter is asking the questions and her colleague is seated in the witness stand answering them."
10:39 AM - May 30, 2024
Here is a picture of Trump as he left the courthouse in NYC last night
He looks *terrible*
And this pic was taken after he was confined in the holding room for only 4 hours
Today will be MUCH longer:
He looks *terrible*
And this pic was taken after he was confined in the holding room for only 4 hours
Today will be MUCH longer:
10:37 AM - May 30, 2024
Anna Bower:
"Justice Merchan wraps up reading through page 35. Then he hands the floor over to the court staff who are tasked with reading portions of the requested testimony"
Meanwhile
Trump sits in that holding room
And he waits ..
"Justice Merchan wraps up reading through page 35. Then he hands the floor over to the court staff who are tasked with reading portions of the requested testimony"
Meanwhile
Trump sits in that holding room
And he waits ..
10:33 AM - May 30, 2024
I'm seeing some word now from dedicated SCOTUS reporters that it's "likely" SCOTUS will hand down their decision on Trump's pretend absolute immunity claim on June 14
Tea leaves reading, probably
But ..
Tea leaves reading, probably
But ..
10:30 AM - May 30, 2024
(Edited)
So this happened in 2004
Mark Burnett and others knew about this when Trump was nominated in 2016
It took EIGHT YEARS for this story to finally become public
And tho Burnett is said to have the audio
He still isn't releasing it
Mark Burnett and others knew about this when Trump was nominated in 2016
It took EIGHT YEARS for this story to finally become public
And tho Burnett is said to have the audio
He still isn't releasing it
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Mona Burns @MonaBurnsSooo this is interesting:
Slate:
Ex-Apprentice producer Bill Pruitt
Who says his 20-year NDA just expired
Now claims that Trump called former contestant Kwame Jackson the n-word
And it was caught on tape
https://slate.com/culture/2024/05/donald-trump-news-2024-trial-verdict-apprentice.html10:22 AM - May 30, 2024
10:25 AM - May 30, 2024
Sooo this is interesting:
Slate:
Ex-Apprentice producer Bill Pruitt
Who says his 20-year NDA just expired
Now claims that Trump called former contestant Kwame Jackson the n-word
And it was caught on tape
https://slate.com/culture/2024/05/donald-trump-news-2024-trial-verdict-apprentice.html
Slate:
Ex-Apprentice producer Bill Pruitt
Who says his 20-year NDA just expired
Now claims that Trump called former contestant Kwame Jackson the n-word
And it was caught on tape
https://slate.com/culture/2024/05/donald-trump-news-2024-trial-verdict-apprentice.html
10:22 AM - May 30, 2024
Word from SCOTUS now:
No presidential immunity or obstruction decisions will be handed down today.
No presidential immunity or obstruction decisions will be handed down today.
10:18 AM - May 30, 2024
Anthony Michael Kreis:
"No opinions from Trump or Biden appointees from here on out [today]"
Appears conventional wisdom wins again
No absolute immunity decision today ..
"No opinions from Trump or Biden appointees from here on out [today]"
Appears conventional wisdom wins again
No absolute immunity decision today ..
10:14 AM - May 30, 2024
2 Threaded Spouts
Anthony Michael Kreis:
"SUPREME COURT: NRA v. Vullo. Justice Sotomayor for a unanimous Court. The NRA plausibly alleged New York violated the First Amendment by coercing regulated entities to terminate their business relationships with the NRA"👇
"SUPREME COURT: NRA v. Vullo. Justice Sotomayor for a unanimous Court. The NRA plausibly alleged New York violated the First Amendment by coercing regulated entities to terminate their business relationships with the NRA"👇
10:13 AM - May 30, 2024
Seeing that Trump jurors have now requested headphones
Indicating that they wish to listen to portions of testimony again
Also:
They've requested that Merchan read pgs 7-35 of juror instructions
Which evidently speaks to addressing witness credibility
Summary of spec:
This is not good for Trump
Indicating that they wish to listen to portions of testimony again
Also:
They've requested that Merchan read pgs 7-35 of juror instructions
Which evidently speaks to addressing witness credibility
Summary of spec:
This is not good for Trump
10:11 AM - May 30, 2024
Mark Joseph Stern:
"The Supreme Court's first decision of the day is Cantero v. Bank of America. Kavanaugh's unanimous opinion is quite narrow—he vacates and remands for new analysis"
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/22-529_1b7d.pdf
"The Supreme Court's first decision of the day is Cantero v. Bank of America. Kavanaugh's unanimous opinion is quite narrow—he vacates and remands for new analysis"
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/22-529_1b7d.pdf
10:06 AM - May 30, 2024
Just a heads up:
SCOTUS is expected to drop some decisions in about 10 minutes
And just a note:
There is a lot of expectation that they won't hand down Trump's pretend absolute immunity opinion until the last day of this session
-end of June
But we shall see ..
SCOTUS is expected to drop some decisions in about 10 minutes
And just a note:
There is a lot of expectation that they won't hand down Trump's pretend absolute immunity opinion until the last day of this session
-end of June
But we shall see ..
09:54 AM - May 30, 2024
Mark Joseph Stern:
"The Brennan Center says Alito misused its research.
It's the second week in a row that a source cited by Alito says the justice misunderstood the underlying work and used it to reach the wrong result under false pretenses."
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinio
"The Brennan Center says Alito misused its research.
It's the second week in a row that a source cited by Alito says the justice misunderstood the underlying work and used it to reach the wrong result under false pretenses."
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinio
09:50 AM - May 30, 2024
FLOTUS Dr. Jill Biden on The View:
"This election is not about age. Donald Trump and Joe Biden are pretty much the same age. This election is about character. My husband Joe has integrity, he's strong, he's steady, he's a leader, smart, and he's energetic. Trump is chaos"
"This election is not about age. Donald Trump and Joe Biden are pretty much the same age. This election is about character. My husband Joe has integrity, he's strong, he's steady, he's a leader, smart, and he's energetic. Trump is chaos"
09:47 AM - May 30, 2024
Samuel Alito's response to Hill Dems last night
Saying he will NOT recuse from cases rel to Trump & J6:
“The two incidents you cite do not meet the conditions for recusal… I am therefore duty-bound to reject your recusal request.”
Saying he will NOT recuse from cases rel to Trump & J6:
“The two incidents you cite do not meet the conditions for recusal… I am therefore duty-bound to reject your recusal request.”
09:46 AM - May 30, 2024
D Twyman:
"Wouldn’t it just be a hoot if Samuel Alito had recently published an opinion in which he expressed his belief about flags & whether people viewing them would naturally assume the flag conveyed a message on the owner's behalf…"
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/20-1800_7lho.pdf
"Wouldn’t it just be a hoot if Samuel Alito had recently published an opinion in which he expressed his belief about flags & whether people viewing them would naturally assume the flag conveyed a message on the owner's behalf…"
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/20-1800_7lho.pdf
09:38 AM - May 30, 2024
Heather Cox Richardson:
"Must read, all the way thru"
TNR:
"Military contractor Erik Prince started a private WhatsApp group for his close associates including a menagerie of right-wing government officials, intelligence operatives, arms traffickers, and journalists. We got their messages"
"Must read, all the way thru"
TNR:
"Military contractor Erik Prince started a private WhatsApp group for his close associates including a menagerie of right-wing government officials, intelligence operatives, arms traffickers, and journalists. We got their messages"
newrepublic.com
Off Leash: Inside the Secret, Global, Far-Right Group Chat | The New Republic
Military contractor Erik Prince started a private WhatsApp group for his close associates that includes a menagerie of right-wing government officials, intelligence operatives, arms traffickers, and journalists. We got their messages.
09:35 AM - May 30, 2024
2 Threaded Spouts
As he walks into the NYC courthouse today
For what could be a 10 hour day confined against his will in a holding room
Unable to leave as he awaits the jury's verdict
-because he's a criminal defendant 'out' on bond
Here is one of Trump's (many) meltdown posts last night
Full on panic mode:
For what could be a 10 hour day confined against his will in a holding room
Unable to leave as he awaits the jury's verdict
-because he's a criminal defendant 'out' on bond
Here is one of Trump's (many) meltdown posts last night
Full on panic mode:
09:30 AM - May 30, 2024
Someone isn't having a very good morning
Seems like he might be completely freaking out
Can't even imagine how awful it'd be to be anywhere near him right now
(or ever, at all)
Seems like he might be completely freaking out
Can't even imagine how awful it'd be to be anywhere near him right now
(or ever, at all)
09:41 AM - May 29, 2024
Secrets & Laws on Cannon:
"This passage is hilarious and infuriating at the same time. It’s like a judge asking a lawyer: what’s your legal authority for a Miranda warning or a Brady request?"
My God ..
"This passage is hilarious and infuriating at the same time. It’s like a judge asking a lawyer: what’s your legal authority for a Miranda warning or a Brady request?"
My God ..
09:30 AM - May 29, 2024
Here are some pics taken this week of Trump in the courtroom
Sitting with post-it note reminders that he should say "this case should be dismissed by the judge"
Something he's already said dozens of times
He really is losing it ..
(h/t Mike Sington for the pics)
Sitting with post-it note reminders that he should say "this case should be dismissed by the judge"
Something he's already said dozens of times
He really is losing it ..
(h/t Mike Sington for the pics)
09:19 AM - May 29, 2024
CNN:
"France and Germany say Ukraine should be allowed to use their weapons against targets inside Russia from which Moscow attacks Ukraine. “We think that we should allow them to neutralize the military sites from which the missiles are fired,” Macron said"
https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/28/europe/ukr
"France and Germany say Ukraine should be allowed to use their weapons against targets inside Russia from which Moscow attacks Ukraine. “We think that we should allow them to neutralize the military sites from which the missiles are fired,” Macron said"
https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/28/europe/ukr
09:15 AM - May 29, 2024
WaPo reporter John Hudson this morning:
"World Central Kitchen said ongoing attacks in Rafah forced it to suspend work at its main kitchen there. Aid groups said Israel’s offensive upended operations"
Utterly devastating ..
"World Central Kitchen said ongoing attacks in Rafah forced it to suspend work at its main kitchen there. Aid groups said Israel’s offensive upended operations"
Utterly devastating ..
09:12 AM - May 29, 2024
