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27 Feb

Napolitano to Newsmax: An appeal in the Trump Fraud Case Might Be More Successful

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Former New Jersey Superior Court Judge Andrew Napolitano told Newsmax on Monday that Donald Trump's civil fraud case in New York is "odd" due to the "extraordinary" punishment imposed by Judge Arthur Engoron. However, if Trump moves the case to the New York Court of Appeals, that amount might be reversed.An argument from the former president based on the Eighth Amendment, which forbids "excessive fines," would be difficult, Napolitano told "Newsline.""This is such a weird, odd case because the penalty is extraordinary," remarked Napolitano. "The loss of $400 million, increasing daily by $100,000, for an uncommitted crime and unintentional injury.…

27 Feb

Representative Jordan Steps Up in the Biden Impeachment Case

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On Monday, Representative Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) posted a lengthy justification on social media for his impeachment of President Joe Biden, citing "money, influence, and protecting the Biden family brand."The FBI informant at the heart of the Republican Party's accusations against the president was indicted, but Jordan dismissed this, saying the source's detention "doesn't change the fundamental facts."Alexander Smirnov was charged by the Justice Department with fabricating information on the Bidens. One of his main claims, which formed the basis of the GOP's impeachment investigation of the president, was that the then-vice president and his son Hunter had each accepted a…

26 Feb

Newsmax: Rick Santorum: IVF Was Called a “Confusing Issue” by the Media

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On Saturday, former senator Rick Santorum, R-Pa., expressed his disapproval of how in vitro fertilization has been portrayed in the media, saying, "I think the left media has deliberately made this a confusing issue."On Newsmax, Santorum highlighted that neither Democrats nor Republicans advocate for banning IVF. "This is a created issue of the left," stated the politician.While the Catholic Church opposes IVF, Santorum, a Catholic, pointed out that he is not in favor of banning the procedure. He emphasized moral issues with the 500,000 frozen embryos kept in the United States and advocated for moral oversight of the IVF sector.…

26 Feb

Chairman of the Republican National Committee Ronna McDaniel Resigns

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After serving as the organization's leader for seven years, Ronna McDaniel declared on Monday that she would be leaving the position next week.March 8 is her planned departure date; that is, three days after Super Tuesday."I have decided to step aside at our spring training on March 8 in Houston to allow our nominee to select a chair of their choosing," McDaniel said in a press release. "It has always been my aim to uphold the historical custom of the R.N.C. changing once we have a nominee."I remain committed to winning back the White House and electing Republicans up and…

26 Feb

The innovative land use law of Oregon is being tested by a housing shortage. Politicians Are Well-Posed to Modify It

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Legislators in Oregon are considering repealing a 1970s statute that established the state as a national leader in utilizing land use policy to control suburban expansion, preserve agriculture, and prevent natural areas from becoming overdeveloped due to a severe shortage of affordable housing.Megan Horst, an urban planning professor at Portland State University, claimed that the so-called urban growth limit, a holy cow of Oregon's liberal politics, has been "extremely influential" in the state's development and has contributed to its green reputation.Regarding the fifty-year-old law, she added, "It's impossible to exaggerate." "Subdivisions and strip malls would probably swamp all that farmland,…

26 Feb

Resolutions Would Delay Trump’s RNC Takeover

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Delaying the party's official endorsement of former President Donald Trump as its nominee in the next presidential election is the goal of a draft resolution put forth by a prominent member of the Republican National Committee.A different resolution is being considered that aims to stop the RNC from paying for Trump's legal bills. According to NBC News, these events point to a possible division within the party over its support of Trump and the distribution of funds.Henry Barbour, a national committeeman for Mississippi, was the sponsor of the resolutions. According to CNN, the backing resolution states: "The Republican National Committee…

26 Feb

Biden and the governor of Utah demand greater bipartisanship and less resentment in American politics.

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Despite their differences in policy, President Joe Biden and Governor Spencer Cox of Utah came together on Saturday to advocate for greater bipartisanship and less partisanship in politics.Since his election to the U.S. Senate in 1972, Biden has been involved in politics. "Politics has gotten too personally bitter," he stated. "Things aren't the way they were." During a black-tie White House luncheon honoring the nation's governors and their wives, the Democratic president made remarks and offered a toast. We've always done things together, so that's what makes Biden "feel good" about hosting the governors. We make sure to make our…

26 Feb

CPAC Poll: Biden Is Not Willing to Run to Replace Michelle Obama

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According to a straw poll conducted by the Conservative Political Action Conference, the majority of respondents think Michelle Obama, the former first lady, will be the next Democratic nominee instead of Joe Biden.56% of respondents to a McLaughlin & Associates survey of 1,478 conservatives conducted between Wednesday and Saturday expressed their belief that Biden will not be his party's nominee. Obama is who 47% of respondents said would succeed him.Obama was followed by independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at 2%, California Governor Gavin Newsom at 32%, and Vice President Kamala Harris at 6% in the race for the…

24 Feb

Article: House Democratic Super PAC to Take Aim at GOP on IVF

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Following the historic and divisive ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court, the leading super PAC for House Democrats intends to utilize its financial clout to criticize Republicans about in vitro fertilization treatments, according to a story published by Axios on Friday.The Life at Conception Act was co-sponsored by about a dozen House Republicans in competitive districts between 2021 and 2023, according to a memo from House Majority PAC (HMP).The bill would "grant equal protection" for "every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization." The Alabama decision, which determined that frozen embryos…

24 Feb

Trump Backs IVF Firmly Following Alabama Court’s Decision

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On Friday, the former president Donald Trump declared that he would "strongly support the availability of IVF" and urged Alabama lawmakers to protect the treatment's accessibility.It was his first statement following a verdict by the Alabama Supreme Court that caused some providers in the state to halt their IVF procedures and caused a rift among Republicans throughout the country regarding the matter."Under my leadership, the Republican Party will always support the creation of strong, thriving, healthy American families," stated Trump in a post on his Truth Social network. Having children should not be more difficult for parents—rather, we want to…