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Attorney General Appoints Special Counsel In Biden Documents Case

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the appointment of a special counsel on Thursday to look into President Biden’s handling of classified documents after documents had been found in two locations related to Biden.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland (screen capture)
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the appointment of a special counsel to look into President Biden’s handling of classified documents after documents had been found in two locations related to Biden. Continue reading “Attorney General Appoints Special Counsel In Biden Documents Case”

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‘Real Friends Of WeHo’ Cast Member: “I Don’t Know These People”

The premiere of the new MTV reality show "The Real Friends of WeHo" is around the corner, but there are already grumblings about the series - including from one cast member.
The cast of ‘The Real Friends of WeHo’ (via Instagram)
The premiere of the new MTV reality show “The Real Friends of WeHo” is around the corner, but there are already grumblings about the series – including from one cast member. Continue reading “‘Real Friends Of WeHo’ Cast Member: “I Don’t Know These People””

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FL School District Bans Book On Real-Life Gay Penguins

A Florida school district has banned an award-winning children's book about a real-life same-sex penguin couple from classrooms and school libraries citing Gov. Ron DeSantis's Don't Say Gay law.
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A Florida school district has banned an award-winning children’s book about a real-life same-sex penguin couple from classrooms and school libraries citing Gov. Ron DeSantis’s homophobic Don’t Say Gay law. Continue reading “FL School District Bans Book On Real-Life Gay Penguins”

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Conservative Matt Schlapp Accused Of Sexual Assault + More News

A GOP strategist alleges that Matt Schlapp, the chairman of the American Conservative Union, groped his groin as he drove Schlapp back to an Atlanta hotel
Matt Schlapp (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • CNN: A GOP strategist alleges that Matt Schlapp, the chairman of the American Conservative Union, groped his groin as he drove Schlapp back to an Atlanta hotel weeks on October 19, 2022. The strategist released text messages he sent in real time to supervisors and friends about the incident. Continue reading “Conservative Matt Schlapp Accused Of Sexual Assault + More News”

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NY Republicans Ask George Santos To Resign, He Says ‘No’

Nassau County Republicans have publicly asked embattled, admitted liar Rep. George Santos to resign from the House of Representatives due to his "campaign of deceit, lies and fabrication."
Rep George Santos (R-NY)
Nassau County Republicans have publicly asked embattled, admitted liar Rep. George Santos to resign from the House of Representatives due to his “campaign of deceit, lies and fabrication.” Continue reading “NY Republicans Ask George Santos To Resign, He Says ‘No’”

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Ryan Murphy Honors Queer Actors At Golden Globes + More News

Producer Ryan Murphy at the Golden Globe Awards (screen cap)
Some news items you might have missed: • Out: Producer Ryan Murphy used his acceptance speech for the Carol Burnett Award at tonight’s Gold Globes to honor queer actors. Continue reading “Ryan Murphy Honors Queer Actors At Golden Globes + More News”

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Jan 6 Rioter ‘Baked Alaska’ Sentenced To 60 Days In Jail

January 6 rioter known as ‘Baked Alaska’
A federal judge has sentenced Tim Gionet (aka ‘Baked Alaska’) to 60 days in prison for his actions at the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. The judge in the case called Gionet’s conduct “shocking” even compared to the rest of the pro-Trump mob. Continue reading “Jan 6 Rioter ‘Baked Alaska’ Sentenced To 60 Days In Jail”

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Trump Finance Chief Allen Weisselberg Gets 5 Months In Prison

Allen H. Weisselberg, longtime top-level executive for the Trump Organization, has been sentenced to five months in prison at Rikers Island for his role in a tax fraud scheme.
Allen Weisselberg (image via Trump Organization)
Allen H. Weisselberg, longtime top-level executive for the Trump Organization, has been sentenced to five months in prison at Rikers Island for his role in a tax fraud scheme. Continue reading “Trump Finance Chief Allen Weisselberg Gets 5 Months In Prison”