Former President Donald Trump praised Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R-VA) executive order on election security as Republicans look to flip Virginia this November. 

On Wednesday, Youngkin issued an executive order enhancing ballot security, establishing counting machine testing, and strengthening voter list maintenance. Trump heralded the measure on social media, arguing it keeps non-citizens from accessing swing-state voter rolls. 

“The beautiful Commonwealth of Virginia, superbly led by Governor Glenn Youngkin, IS TAKING A STRONG LEAD IN SECURING THE ELECTION IN NOVEMBER — PROTECTING EVERY LEGAL VOTE AND KEEPING ILLEGAL ALIENS THAT HAVE BEEN LET INTO OUR COUNTRY FROM VOTING,” Trump said in a post to Truth Social.  

A Republican presidential candidate hasn’t won Virginia in two decades. Political strategists say that could change this year as the GOP bids to flip the Old Dominion red. Both the Harris and Trump campaigns have opened at least 30 election offices across the state, and its governor said in July it is “in play.”

Trump has long expressed concern about security in November’s election, and he prodded other states to consider voter security measures “to make sure the Election is FAIR and SECURE.”

“EVERY STATE SHOULD FOLLOW VIRGINIA’S LEAD,” Trump urged as he pushed for “volunteers to watch the polls” this November. “All votes will be on paper ballots and counted safely and fairly, not by machines connected to the internet — A big security risk.”

There was no evidence of widespread voter fraud or a lack of security in the 2020 elections.

Trump and Youngkin share a complicated relationship. As the Virginia Republican was rumored to be a presidential rival against Trump, the former president lashed out at his potential rival on social media. Youngkin won his gubernatorial bid in 2022 and made his Chesapeake debut this past June.

The battleground state governor joined Trump onstage at the time, promising “On behalf of 8.7 million Virginians, Mr. President, we are going to go to work and get you back in the White House!”

Youngkin was later rumored to be eyed by the Trump camp as a running mate material before the GOP leader settled on Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH).

In a statement on Wednesday, Youngkin vowed his Executive Order 35 would make sure the 2024 election in his state is safe and secure. 

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“This isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue, it’s an American and Virginian issue,” Youngkin noted. “Every legal vote deserves to be counted without being watered down by illegal votes or inaccurate machines.”

Virginia is rated as “Likely Democratic” by the Cook Political Report.

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Former President Donald Trump praised Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R-VA) executive order on election security as Republicans look to flip Virginia this November. 

On Wednesday, Youngkin issued an executive order enhancing ballot security, establishing counting machine testing, and strengthening voter list maintenance. Trump heralded the measure on social media, arguing it keeps non-citizens from accessing swing-state voter rolls. 

“The beautiful Commonwealth of Virginia, superbly led by Governor Glenn Youngkin, IS TAKING A STRONG LEAD IN SECURING THE ELECTION IN NOVEMBER — PROTECTING EVERY LEGAL VOTE AND KEEPING ILLEGAL ALIENS THAT HAVE BEEN LET INTO OUR COUNTRY FROM VOTING,” Trump said in a post to Truth Social.  

A Republican presidential candidate hasn’t won Virginia in two decades. Political strategists say that could change this year as the GOP bids to flip the Old Dominion red. Both the Harris and Trump campaigns have opened at least 30 election offices across the state, and its governor said in July it is “in play.”

Trump has long expressed concern about security in November’s election, and he prodded other states to consider voter security measures “to make sure the Election is FAIR and SECURE.”

“EVERY STATE SHOULD FOLLOW VIRGINIA’S LEAD,” Trump urged as he pushed for “volunteers to watch the polls” this November. “All votes will be on paper ballots and counted safely and fairly, not by machines connected to the internet — A big security risk.”

There was no evidence of widespread voter fraud or a lack of security in the 2020 elections.

Trump and Youngkin share a complicated relationship. As the Virginia Republican was rumored to be a presidential rival against Trump, the former president lashed out at his potential rival on social media. Youngkin won his gubernatorial bid in 2022 and made his Chesapeake debut this past June.

The battleground state governor joined Trump onstage at the time, promising “On behalf of 8.7 million Virginians, Mr. President, we are going to go to work and get you back in the White House!”

Youngkin was later rumored to be eyed by the Trump camp as a running mate material before the GOP leader settled on Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH).

In a statement on Wednesday, Youngkin vowed his Executive Order 35 would make sure the 2024 election in his state is safe and secure. 

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“This isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue, it’s an American and Virginian issue,” Youngkin noted. “Every legal vote deserves to be counted without being watered down by illegal votes or inaccurate machines.”

Virginia is rated as “Likely Democratic” by the Cook Political Report.

, Former President Donald Trump praised Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R-VA) executive order on election security as Republicans look to flip Virginia this November.  On Wednesday, Youngkin issued an executive order enhancing ballot security, establishing counting machine testing, and strengthening voter list maintenance. Trump heralded the measure on social media, arguing it keeps non-citizens from accessing swing-state voter rolls.  “The beautiful Commonwealth of Virginia, superbly led by Governor Glenn Youngkin, IS TAKING A STRONG LEAD IN SECURING THE ELECTION IN NOVEMBER — PROTECTING EVERY LEGAL VOTE AND KEEPING ILLEGAL ALIENS THAT HAVE BEEN LET INTO OUR COUNTRY FROM VOTING,” Trump said in a post to Truth Social.   A Republican presidential candidate hasn’t won Virginia in two decades. Political strategists say that could change this year as the GOP bids to flip the Old Dominion red. Both the Harris and Trump campaigns have opened at least 30 election offices across the state, and its governor said in July it is “in play.” Governor @GlennYoungkin: “Virginia is in play — it’s neck and neck right now. We got work to do, but Virginia is ready to elect Donald Trump the next president of the United States.” pic.twitter.com/y1eRydWkE5 — Team Youngkin – Spirit of Virginia (@TeamYoungkin) July 17, 2024 Trump has long expressed concern about security in November’s election, and he prodded other states to consider voter security measures “to make sure the Election is FAIR and SECURE.” “EVERY STATE SHOULD FOLLOW VIRGINIA’S LEAD,” Trump urged as he pushed for “volunteers to watch the polls” this November. “All votes will be on paper ballots and counted safely and fairly, not by machines connected to the internet — A big security risk.” There was no evidence of widespread voter fraud or a lack of security in the 2020 elections. Trump and Youngkin share a complicated relationship. As the Virginia Republican was rumored to be a presidential rival against Trump, the former president lashed out at his potential rival on social media. Youngkin won his gubernatorial bid in 2022 and made his Chesapeake debut this past June. The battleground state governor joined Trump onstage at the time, promising “On behalf of 8.7 million Virginians, Mr. President, we are going to go to work and get you back in the White House!” Trump shakes hands with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin during the Republican National Convention Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Youngkin was later rumored to be eyed by the Trump camp as a running mate material before the GOP leader settled on Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH). In a statement on Wednesday, Youngkin vowed his Executive Order 35 would make sure the 2024 election in his state is safe and secure.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER “This isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue, it’s an American and Virginian issue,” Youngkin noted. “Every legal vote deserves to be counted without being watered down by illegal votes or inaccurate machines.” Virginia is rated as “Likely Democratic” by the Cook Political Report., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Youngkin-Trump.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

If Vice President Kamala Harris wins the 2024 presidential election, her victory will trigger critical changes in her running mate’s home state of Minnesota.

Harris picked Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as her vice presidential nominee on Tuesday. If she clinches the White House in November, Walz will vacate his position as Minnesota’s gubernatorial leader. 

Under the state’s constitution, Democratic Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan would step into Walz’s shoes, becoming the nation’s first Native American female governor. In turn, Democratic Minnesota state Senate President Bobby Joe Champion would become the first black lieutenant governor in Minnesota history.

Should Champion ascend to the No. 2 spot in Minnesota, he would leave the state Senate in a 33-33 tie. However, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party state senator isn’t concerned about the potential deadlock.

“I also come from a strong DFL district so I’m certain that whatever happens, we will still be in control,” Champion told the Minn Post last month. Champion was first elected to the Minnesota state Senate in 2012 after serving two terms in the state House. 

Flanagan and Walz were elected as lieutenant governor and governor in 2018, securing reelection four years later. 

Flanagan has touted her work to “center the voices of young women” and invest “in equity in bonding to support community projects led by and for people of color.” Last year, Walz’s No. 2. also celebrated the signing of three of the state’s landmark bills into law. 

“Everyone deserves to feel safe to be who they are, love who they love, and live without fear of violence and discrimination,” Flanagan said as she praised the passage of bills protecting people seeking or providing abortions in Minnesota, banning the practice of conversion therapy, and protecting people seeking or providing gender-related healthcare in Minnesota.

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“I am proud to live and raise a family in Minnesota knowing that young people, especially our LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit youth, can be their full, authentic selves and exercise agency over their bodies and lives. In this state, we will continue to fight for love over hate every single day,” she continued. 

Flanagan is the country’s highest-ranking Native American woman at the executive level, as well as the first to lead the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association.

2024-08-08 01:30:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2F3114646%2Fpeggy-flanagan-harris-walz-win-shake-up-minnesota-politics%2F?w=600&h=450, If Vice President Kamala Harris wins the 2024 presidential election, her victory will trigger critical changes in her running mate’s home state of Minnesota. Harris picked Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as her vice presidential nominee on Tuesday. If she clinches the White House in November, Walz will vacate his position as Minnesota’s gubernatorial leader.  Minnesota Lt.,

If Vice President Kamala Harris wins the 2024 presidential election, her victory will trigger critical changes in her running mate’s home state of Minnesota.

Harris picked Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as her vice presidential nominee on Tuesday. If she clinches the White House in November, Walz will vacate his position as Minnesota’s gubernatorial leader. 

Under the state’s constitution, Democratic Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan would step into Walz’s shoes, becoming the nation’s first Native American female governor. In turn, Democratic Minnesota state Senate President Bobby Joe Champion would become the first black lieutenant governor in Minnesota history.

Should Champion ascend to the No. 2 spot in Minnesota, he would leave the state Senate in a 33-33 tie. However, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party state senator isn’t concerned about the potential deadlock.

“I also come from a strong DFL district so I’m certain that whatever happens, we will still be in control,” Champion told the Minn Post last month. Champion was first elected to the Minnesota state Senate in 2012 after serving two terms in the state House. 

Flanagan and Walz were elected as lieutenant governor and governor in 2018, securing reelection four years later. 

Flanagan has touted her work to “center the voices of young women” and invest “in equity in bonding to support community projects led by and for people of color.” Last year, Walz’s No. 2. also celebrated the signing of three of the state’s landmark bills into law. 

“Everyone deserves to feel safe to be who they are, love who they love, and live without fear of violence and discrimination,” Flanagan said as she praised the passage of bills protecting people seeking or providing abortions in Minnesota, banning the practice of conversion therapy, and protecting people seeking or providing gender-related healthcare in Minnesota.

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“I am proud to live and raise a family in Minnesota knowing that young people, especially our LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit youth, can be their full, authentic selves and exercise agency over their bodies and lives. In this state, we will continue to fight for love over hate every single day,” she continued. 

Flanagan is the country’s highest-ranking Native American woman at the executive level, as well as the first to lead the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association.

, If Vice President Kamala Harris wins the 2024 presidential election, her victory will trigger critical changes in her running mate’s home state of Minnesota. Harris picked Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as her vice presidential nominee on Tuesday. If she clinches the White House in November, Walz will vacate his position as Minnesota’s gubernatorial leader.  Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan delivers a speech as Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), right, listens after being sworn in for her second term during her inauguration, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in St. Paul, Minnesota. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Under the state’s constitution, Democratic Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan would step into Walz’s shoes, becoming the nation’s first Native American female governor. In turn, Democratic Minnesota state Senate President Bobby Joe Champion would become the first black lieutenant governor in Minnesota history. Should Champion ascend to the No. 2 spot in Minnesota, he would leave the state Senate in a 33-33 tie. However, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party state senator isn’t concerned about the potential deadlock. Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion sits at his desk in his office in the State Capitol complex, March 11, 2024, in St. Paul, Minnesota. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski) “I also come from a strong DFL district so I’m certain that whatever happens, we will still be in control,” Champion told the Minn Post last month. Champion was first elected to the Minnesota state Senate in 2012 after serving two terms in the state House.  Flanagan and Walz were elected as lieutenant governor and governor in 2018, securing reelection four years later.  Flanagan has touted her work to “center the voices of young women” and invest “in equity in bonding to support community projects led by and for people of color.” Last year, Walz’s No. 2. also celebrated the signing of three of the state’s landmark bills into law.  “Everyone deserves to feel safe to be who they are, love who they love, and live without fear of violence and discrimination,” Flanagan said as she praised the passage of bills protecting people seeking or providing abortions in Minnesota, banning the practice of conversion therapy, and protecting people seeking or providing gender-related healthcare in Minnesota. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER “I am proud to live and raise a family in Minnesota knowing that young people, especially our LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit youth, can be their full, authentic selves and exercise agency over their bodies and lives. In this state, we will continue to fight for love over hate every single day,” she continued.  Flanagan is the country’s highest-ranking Native American woman at the executive level, as well as the first to lead the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Peggy-Flanagan.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

President Joe Biden doesn’t believe there will be a peaceful transfer of power if former President Donald Trump loses the election.

In an excerpt of a CBS interview set to air Sunday, reporter Robert Costa asked Biden if he was confident there would be a peaceful transfer of power in January 2025.

“If Trump loses, I’m not confident at all,” Biden told Costa after first mistakenly saying, “If Trump wins.”

During the first presidential debate in June, Trump said he would “absolutely” accept the results “if it’s a fair and legal and good election.” 

Biden said he’s worried about comments Trump has made about fears Democrats will rig the election against Republicans. 

“He means what he says. We ought to take him seriously; he means it. All this stuff about ‘If we lose, it’ll be a bloodbath, stuff will happen, there will be a stolen election,’” Biden said. “Look at what they’re trying to do now in the local elections where people count the votes. Electors are putting people in place in states where they’re going to count the votes, right?” 

Trump made the “bloodbath comments” during a campaign appearance in Ohio earlier this spring. As he mourned the decline of U.S. auto manufacturing to China, the GOP leader told rally attendees he would put a “100% tariff on every car” China sells Americans and said Beijing wouldn’t “be able to sell those cars if I get elected.”

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“Now if I don’t get elected, it’s going to be a bloodbath for the whole … it’s going to be a blood bath for the country,” Trump told Ohioans. 

The GOP leader has claimed Democrats took his blood bath comments out of context. Later in March, Trump railed against “the Fake News Media, and their Democrat Partners” in a post to Truth Social, saying that they “pretended to be shocked at my use of the word BLOODBATH, even though they fully understood that I was simply referring to imports allowed by Crooked Joe Biden, which are killing the automobile industry.”

2024-08-07 23:36:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fpresidential%2F3114599%2Fbiden-not-confident-peaceful-transfer-power-trump-loses-november%2F?w=600&h=450, President Joe Biden doesn’t believe there will be a peaceful transfer of power if former President Donald Trump loses the election. In an excerpt of a CBS interview set to air Sunday, reporter Robert Costa asked Biden if he was confident there would be a peaceful transfer of power in January 2025. NEW: In his,

President Joe Biden doesn’t believe there will be a peaceful transfer of power if former President Donald Trump loses the election.

In an excerpt of a CBS interview set to air Sunday, reporter Robert Costa asked Biden if he was confident there would be a peaceful transfer of power in January 2025.

“If Trump loses, I’m not confident at all,” Biden told Costa after first mistakenly saying, “If Trump wins.”

During the first presidential debate in June, Trump said he would “absolutely” accept the results “if it’s a fair and legal and good election.” 

Biden said he’s worried about comments Trump has made about fears Democrats will rig the election against Republicans. 

“He means what he says. We ought to take him seriously; he means it. All this stuff about ‘If we lose, it’ll be a bloodbath, stuff will happen, there will be a stolen election,’” Biden said. “Look at what they’re trying to do now in the local elections where people count the votes. Electors are putting people in place in states where they’re going to count the votes, right?” 

Trump made the “bloodbath comments” during a campaign appearance in Ohio earlier this spring. As he mourned the decline of U.S. auto manufacturing to China, the GOP leader told rally attendees he would put a “100% tariff on every car” China sells Americans and said Beijing wouldn’t “be able to sell those cars if I get elected.”

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“Now if I don’t get elected, it’s going to be a bloodbath for the whole … it’s going to be a blood bath for the country,” Trump told Ohioans. 

The GOP leader has claimed Democrats took his blood bath comments out of context. Later in March, Trump railed against “the Fake News Media, and their Democrat Partners” in a post to Truth Social, saying that they “pretended to be shocked at my use of the word BLOODBATH, even though they fully understood that I was simply referring to imports allowed by Crooked Joe Biden, which are killing the automobile industry.”

, President Joe Biden doesn’t believe there will be a peaceful transfer of power if former President Donald Trump loses the election. In an excerpt of a CBS interview set to air Sunday, reporter Robert Costa asked Biden if he was confident there would be a peaceful transfer of power in January 2025. NEW: In his first TV interview since exiting the 2024 race, President Biden tells CBS News’ @costareports he’s “not confident at all” that a peaceful transfer of power will happen in January 2025 if former President Donald Trump loses. pic.twitter.com/uyx5K05IpA — John-Carlos Estrada (@Mr_JCE) August 7, 2024 “If Trump loses, I’m not confident at all,” Biden told Costa after first mistakenly saying, “If Trump wins.” During the first presidential debate in June, Trump said he would “absolutely” accept the results “if it’s a fair and legal and good election.”  Biden said he’s worried about comments Trump has made about fears Democrats will rig the election against Republicans.  “He means what he says. We ought to take him seriously; he means it. All this stuff about ‘If we lose, it’ll be a bloodbath, stuff will happen, there will be a stolen election,’” Biden said. “Look at what they’re trying to do now in the local elections where people count the votes. Electors are putting people in place in states where they’re going to count the votes, right?”  Trump made the “bloodbath comments” during a campaign appearance in Ohio earlier this spring. As he mourned the decline of U.S. auto manufacturing to China, the GOP leader told rally attendees he would put a “100% tariff on every car” China sells Americans and said Beijing wouldn’t “be able to sell those cars if I get elected.” President Joe Biden walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER “Now if I don’t get elected, it’s going to be a bloodbath for the whole … it’s going to be a blood bath for the country,” Trump told Ohioans.  The GOP leader has claimed Democrats took his blood bath comments out of context. Later in March, Trump railed against “the Fake News Media, and their Democrat Partners” in a post to Truth Social, saying that they “pretended to be shocked at my use of the word BLOODBATH, even though they fully understood that I was simply referring to imports allowed by Crooked Joe Biden, which are killing the automobile industry.”, , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Biden.-.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

The federal prosecutor overseeing an investigation into Hunter Biden claims a Romanian oligarch attempted to use his business connections with President Joe Biden’s son to wield influence over the Biden administration. 

Special counsel David Weiss’s office argued Gabriel Popoviciu hired Hunter Biden because he wanted “to attempt to influence U.S. government agencies,” according to court filings released Wednesday. 

In 2015, Popoviciu, a Romanian real estate tycoon, hired Hunter Biden as he faced a loss of his business assets over a Romanian criminal corruption case, per prosecutors. Bank records show Hunter Biden and his business associates received at least $3 million from Popoviciu over the next two years.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said the “Biden family’s influence peddling schemes” in Romania were laid out by them in May of last year.

“Bank records don’t lie. The mainstream media took their marching orders from the Biden White House & turned a blind eye to public corruption,” he wrote on X.

Weiss contended that Popoviciu sought the younger Biden’s services in order to catch the eye of U.S. government agencies. The Romanian allegedly hoped the U.S. government would “investigate the Romanian criminal investigation into Gabriel Popoviciu and thereby cause an end to the investigation of Gabriel Popoviciu in Romania,” according to the court documents.

House Republicans launched an impeachment inquiry into the president in 2023, alleging that Hunter Biden had wielded his father’s influence to make foreign business deals. 

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Hunter Biden was convicted in June of lying on a federal form about his drug use to purchase a revolver, submitting a false statement into a federal record, and unlawfully possessing the firearm in June. 

The president’s son also faces a federal tax trial in California this September. Prosecutors have charged him with three felonies and six misdemeanors related to $1.4 million in owed taxes. The new accusations against the Romanian oligarch came in a court filing in the first son’s tax case.

2024-08-07 22:56:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fjustice%2F3114554%2Fhunter-biden-hired-romanian-oligarch-influence-us-government-special-counsel%2F?w=600&h=450, The federal prosecutor overseeing an investigation into Hunter Biden claims a Romanian oligarch attempted to use his business connections with President Joe Biden’s son to wield influence over the Biden administration.  Special counsel David Weiss’s office argued Gabriel Popoviciu hired Hunter Biden because he wanted “to attempt to influence U.S. government agencies,” according to court filings,

The federal prosecutor overseeing an investigation into Hunter Biden claims a Romanian oligarch attempted to use his business connections with President Joe Biden’s son to wield influence over the Biden administration. 

Special counsel David Weiss’s office argued Gabriel Popoviciu hired Hunter Biden because he wanted “to attempt to influence U.S. government agencies,” according to court filings released Wednesday. 

In 2015, Popoviciu, a Romanian real estate tycoon, hired Hunter Biden as he faced a loss of his business assets over a Romanian criminal corruption case, per prosecutors. Bank records show Hunter Biden and his business associates received at least $3 million from Popoviciu over the next two years.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said the “Biden family’s influence peddling schemes” in Romania were laid out by them in May of last year.

“Bank records don’t lie. The mainstream media took their marching orders from the Biden White House & turned a blind eye to public corruption,” he wrote on X.

Weiss contended that Popoviciu sought the younger Biden’s services in order to catch the eye of U.S. government agencies. The Romanian allegedly hoped the U.S. government would “investigate the Romanian criminal investigation into Gabriel Popoviciu and thereby cause an end to the investigation of Gabriel Popoviciu in Romania,” according to the court documents.

House Republicans launched an impeachment inquiry into the president in 2023, alleging that Hunter Biden had wielded his father’s influence to make foreign business deals. 

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Hunter Biden was convicted in June of lying on a federal form about his drug use to purchase a revolver, submitting a false statement into a federal record, and unlawfully possessing the firearm in June. 

The president’s son also faces a federal tax trial in California this September. Prosecutors have charged him with three felonies and six misdemeanors related to $1.4 million in owed taxes. The new accusations against the Romanian oligarch came in a court filing in the first son’s tax case.

, The federal prosecutor overseeing an investigation into Hunter Biden claims a Romanian oligarch attempted to use his business connections with President Joe Biden’s son to wield influence over the Biden administration.  Special counsel David Weiss’s office argued Gabriel Popoviciu hired Hunter Biden because he wanted “to attempt to influence U.S. government agencies,” according to court filings released Wednesday.  In 2015, Popoviciu, a Romanian real estate tycoon, hired Hunter Biden as he faced a loss of his business assets over a Romanian criminal corruption case, per prosecutors. Bank records show Hunter Biden and his business associates received at least $3 million from Popoviciu over the next two years. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said the “Biden family’s influence peddling schemes” in Romania were laid out by them in May of last year. “Bank records don’t lie. The mainstream media took their marching orders from the Biden White House & turned a blind eye to public corruption,” he wrote on X. Weiss contended that Popoviciu sought the younger Biden’s services in order to catch the eye of U.S. government agencies. The Romanian allegedly hoped the U.S. government would “investigate the Romanian criminal investigation into Gabriel Popoviciu and thereby cause an end to the investigation of Gabriel Popoviciu in Romania,” according to the court documents. President Joe Biden, from right, his sister Valerie Biden Owens, and his son Hunter Biden, arrive at the White House from Camp David on Sunday, July 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) House Republicans launched an impeachment inquiry into the president in 2023, alleging that Hunter Biden had wielded his father’s influence to make foreign business deals.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Hunter Biden was convicted in June of lying on a federal form about his drug use to purchase a revolver, submitting a false statement into a federal record, and unlawfully possessing the firearm in June.  The president’s son also faces a federal tax trial in California this September. Prosecutors have charged him with three felonies and six misdemeanors related to $1.4 million in owed taxes. The new accusations against the Romanian oligarch came in a court filing in the first son’s tax case., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AP24163482569232-1.jpg.optimal.jpg, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

The GOP is confident Nevada could be the key it needs to win control of the Senate and put a Republican back in the Oval Office. 

Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) explained why he thinks Republicans have a fighting chance to flip Nevada in a new interview with the Nevada Independent. 

Daines, the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, believes his party can increase rural voter turnout in the state by roughly 20% this election cycle. Republicans dominate rural voters in the swing state. Nevada’s rural voter turnout stood at 50% in the 2022 midterm election. Daines hopes for a 70% turnout in 2024, and if successful, that could change the course of the presidential race and flip one of the state’s vulnerable Democratic Senate seats red. 

Both parties have hailed the western battleground as a critical key to victory in this election. The GOP believes winning Nevada in November could land a Republican in the White House. 

“If we win Nevada, we win the whole thing,” Trump said during a June rally in Las Vegas. 

At the time, Trump downplayed Sen. Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV) chances of keeping her competitive seat as she stared down a challenge from Republican Sam Brown. 

“We should win that race against Rosen,” Trump told the Las Vegas Review-Journal during an interview prior to the rally. “She’s terrible. She’s been a terrible senator, has no respect in Washington, and I think we should win that race.”

“Sam Brown’s going to have a good chance to win that seat,” said Daines.

Democrats are working to save a thin 51-49 majority in the Senate. Daines has worked hard to flip the balance to favor the GOP after Republicans suffered biting losses in the 2022 midterm elections. In June, he announced that the NRSC had raised record funds for Republican candidates, leaving the Senate’s campaign arm flush with cash. 

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Recent polling from the Hill shows Vice President Kamala Harris trailing Trump by 2.5% in Nevada, a far better number than President Joe Biden held before he suspended his reelection bid.

“Nevada is younger and more diverse than any other battleground, which is why it is experiencing a significant swing toward Harris,” Democratic political consultant Rebecca Lambe explained about the Democratic momentum in a memo released Monday. 

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The GOP is confident Nevada could be the key it needs to win control of the Senate and put a Republican back in the Oval Office. 

Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) explained why he thinks Republicans have a fighting chance to flip Nevada in a new interview with the Nevada Independent. 

Daines, the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, believes his party can increase rural voter turnout in the state by roughly 20% this election cycle. Republicans dominate rural voters in the swing state. Nevada’s rural voter turnout stood at 50% in the 2022 midterm election. Daines hopes for a 70% turnout in 2024, and if successful, that could change the course of the presidential race and flip one of the state’s vulnerable Democratic Senate seats red. 

Both parties have hailed the western battleground as a critical key to victory in this election. The GOP believes winning Nevada in November could land a Republican in the White House. 

“If we win Nevada, we win the whole thing,” Trump said during a June rally in Las Vegas. 

At the time, Trump downplayed Sen. Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV) chances of keeping her competitive seat as she stared down a challenge from Republican Sam Brown. 

“We should win that race against Rosen,” Trump told the Las Vegas Review-Journal during an interview prior to the rally. “She’s terrible. She’s been a terrible senator, has no respect in Washington, and I think we should win that race.”

“Sam Brown’s going to have a good chance to win that seat,” said Daines.

Democrats are working to save a thin 51-49 majority in the Senate. Daines has worked hard to flip the balance to favor the GOP after Republicans suffered biting losses in the 2022 midterm elections. In June, he announced that the NRSC had raised record funds for Republican candidates, leaving the Senate’s campaign arm flush with cash. 

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Recent polling from the Hill shows Vice President Kamala Harris trailing Trump by 2.5% in Nevada, a far better number than President Joe Biden held before he suspended his reelection bid.

“Nevada is younger and more diverse than any other battleground, which is why it is experiencing a significant swing toward Harris,” Democratic political consultant Rebecca Lambe explained about the Democratic momentum in a memo released Monday. 

, The GOP is confident Nevada could be the key it needs to win control of the Senate and put a Republican back in the Oval Office.  Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) explained why he thinks Republicans have a fighting chance to flip Nevada in a new interview with the Nevada Independent.  Daines, the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, believes his party can increase rural voter turnout in the state by roughly 20% this election cycle. Republicans dominate rural voters in the swing state. Nevada’s rural voter turnout stood at 50% in the 2022 midterm election. Daines hopes for a 70% turnout in 2024, and if successful, that could change the course of the presidential race and flip one of the state’s vulnerable Democratic Senate seats red.  Both parties have hailed the western battleground as a critical key to victory in this election. The GOP believes winning Nevada in November could land a Republican in the White House.  “If we win Nevada, we win the whole thing,” Trump said during a June rally in Las Vegas.  At the time, Trump downplayed Sen. Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV) chances of keeping her competitive seat as she stared down a challenge from Republican Sam Brown.  Senate candidate from Nevada, Sam Brown, leaves the stage after endorsing Sen. JD Vance (R-OH), Republican vice presidential candidate, during a campaign event Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Henderson, Nevada. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt) “We should win that race against Rosen,” Trump told the Las Vegas Review-Journal during an interview prior to the rally. “She’s terrible. She’s been a terrible senator, has no respect in Washington, and I think we should win that race.” “Sam Brown’s going to have a good chance to win that seat,” said Daines. Democrats are working to save a thin 51-49 majority in the Senate. Daines has worked hard to flip the balance to favor the GOP after Republicans suffered biting losses in the 2022 midterm elections. In June, he announced that the NRSC had raised record funds for Republican candidates, leaving the Senate’s campaign arm flush with cash.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Recent polling from the Hill shows Vice President Kamala Harris trailing Trump by 2.5% in Nevada, a far better number than President Joe Biden held before he suspended his reelection bid. “Nevada is younger and more diverse than any other battleground, which is why it is experiencing a significant swing toward Harris,” Democratic political consultant Rebecca Lambe explained about the Democratic momentum in a memo released Monday. , , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Donald-Trump-and-Sam-Brown.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

Gov. Jeff Landry (R-LA) knocked concerns over Louisiana’s new Ten Commandments law as the state moves to dismiss a legal challenge against the controversial measure. 

During a press conference Monday, Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Louisiana would seek to deny a challenge from the American Civil Liberties Union and other civil rights groups to a law requiring public classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. 

“Really and truly, I don’t see what the whole big fuss is about,” Landry told reporters as he mentioned the “sheer bipartisan support” for the bill that passed “by the will of the people.” 

When asked how parents offended by the religious document should deal with the law, Landry replied, “Tell your child not to look at them.” 

Louisiana is waiting to implement the law until the legal battles are resolved. Landry signed the bill in June that mandated all classrooms from kindergarten to state-funded universities to display the biblical text starting in 2025. 

The ACLU was quick to lead civil rights groups in bringing a lawsuit against the law, arguing that it violated “the separation of church and state and is blatantly unconstitutional.”

“The First Amendment promises that we all get to decide for ourselves what religious beliefs, if any, to hold and practice, without pressure from the government,” the ACLU said in a statement. “Politicians have no business imposing their preferred religious doctrine on students and families in public schools.”

Murrill said on Monday the lawsuit was “premature” because the Ten Commandments are not yet displayed in classrooms.

“Because this lawsuit is all based on hypothetical fact, the court can’t decide the case yet, so we’ve asked the court to dismiss the case on that basis,” Murrill said as she announced the state had filed a brief to defend the constitutionality of the law. 

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The state maintains that the Ten Commandments are “foundational documents of our state and national government.” The law calls for the Ten Commandments to be displayed with a “context statement” describing how they “were a prominent part of American public education for almost three centuries.”

While speaking to members of the press on Monday, Landry reiterated his conviction that the biblical text was linked to the country’s foundation, referencing American founding father John Adams. The Republican governor noted that the country’s second president said, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people and is wholly inadequate for the government of any other.” 

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Gov. Jeff Landry (R-LA) knocked concerns over Louisiana’s new Ten Commandments law as the state moves to dismiss a legal challenge against the controversial measure. 

During a press conference Monday, Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Louisiana would seek to deny a challenge from the American Civil Liberties Union and other civil rights groups to a law requiring public classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. 

“Really and truly, I don’t see what the whole big fuss is about,” Landry told reporters as he mentioned the “sheer bipartisan support” for the bill that passed “by the will of the people.” 

When asked how parents offended by the religious document should deal with the law, Landry replied, “Tell your child not to look at them.” 

Louisiana is waiting to implement the law until the legal battles are resolved. Landry signed the bill in June that mandated all classrooms from kindergarten to state-funded universities to display the biblical text starting in 2025. 

The ACLU was quick to lead civil rights groups in bringing a lawsuit against the law, arguing that it violated “the separation of church and state and is blatantly unconstitutional.”

“The First Amendment promises that we all get to decide for ourselves what religious beliefs, if any, to hold and practice, without pressure from the government,” the ACLU said in a statement. “Politicians have no business imposing their preferred religious doctrine on students and families in public schools.”

Murrill said on Monday the lawsuit was “premature” because the Ten Commandments are not yet displayed in classrooms.

“Because this lawsuit is all based on hypothetical fact, the court can’t decide the case yet, so we’ve asked the court to dismiss the case on that basis,” Murrill said as she announced the state had filed a brief to defend the constitutionality of the law. 

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The state maintains that the Ten Commandments are “foundational documents of our state and national government.” The law calls for the Ten Commandments to be displayed with a “context statement” describing how they “were a prominent part of American public education for almost three centuries.”

While speaking to members of the press on Monday, Landry reiterated his conviction that the biblical text was linked to the country’s foundation, referencing American founding father John Adams. The Republican governor noted that the country’s second president said, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people and is wholly inadequate for the government of any other.” 

, Gov. Jeff Landry (R-LA) knocked concerns over Louisiana’s new Ten Commandments law as the state moves to dismiss a legal challenge against the controversial measure.  During a press conference Monday, Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Louisiana would seek to deny a challenge from the American Civil Liberties Union and other civil rights groups to a law requiring public classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.  “Really and truly, I don’t see what the whole big fuss is about,” Landry told reporters as he mentioned the “sheer bipartisan support” for the bill that passed “by the will of the people.”  When asked how parents offended by the religious document should deal with the law, Landry replied, “Tell your child not to look at them.”  As @LAGovJeffLandry stated: H.B. 71 passed overwhelmingly through the state legislature and had bipartisan support. This Ten Commandments law is the will of the people of Louisiana! #lalege #lagov pic.twitter.com/yxgbBI5aR8 — Attorney General Liz Murrill (@AGLizMurrill) August 5, 2024 Louisiana is waiting to implement the law until the legal battles are resolved. Landry signed the bill in June that mandated all classrooms from kindergarten to state-funded universities to display the biblical text starting in 2025.  The ACLU was quick to lead civil rights groups in bringing a lawsuit against the law, arguing that it violated “the separation of church and state and is blatantly unconstitutional.” “The First Amendment promises that we all get to decide for ourselves what religious beliefs, if any, to hold and practice, without pressure from the government,” the ACLU said in a statement. “Politicians have no business imposing their preferred religious doctrine on students and families in public schools.” Murrill said on Monday the lawsuit was “premature” because the Ten Commandments are not yet displayed in classrooms. “Because this lawsuit is all based on hypothetical fact, the court can’t decide the case yet, so we’ve asked the court to dismiss the case on that basis,” Murrill said as she announced the state had filed a brief to defend the constitutionality of the law.  Gov. Jeff Landry (left) speaks alongside Attorney General Liz Murrill (right) during a press conference regarding the Ten Commandments in schools on Aug. 5, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Murrill announced on Monday that she is filing a brief in federal court asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to overturn the state’s new law requiring that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP) CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER The state maintains that the Ten Commandments are “foundational documents of our state and national government.” The law calls for the Ten Commandments to be displayed with a “context statement” describing how they “were a prominent part of American public education for almost three centuries.” While speaking to members of the press on Monday, Landry reiterated his conviction that the biblical text was linked to the country’s foundation, referencing American founding father John Adams. The Republican governor noted that the country’s second president said, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people and is wholly inadequate for the government of any other.” , , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jeff-Landry.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose additional private flights from a GOP donor, according to Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR). 

On Monday, Wyden said Republican donor Harlan Crow gave Thomas and his wife a round trip between Hawaii and New Zealand in November 2010. Wyden also voiced concern over trips Thomas took with Crow to Greece, Russia, and the Baltics, which were not noted on the justice’s financial disclosure forms.

In a letter to Crow’s lawyer, the powerful Senate Democrat wrote that “To date, Justice Thomas has never disclosed this private jet travel on any financial disclosure forms, even though Justice Thomas has amended disclosures to reflect other international travel on Mr. Crow’s private jet.”

Wyden continued, “I am deeply concerned that Mr. Crow may have been showering a public official with extravagant gifts, then writing off those gifts to lower his tax bill.”

The latest report comes after Thomas had initially come under fire last year for not reporting trips and “gifts” from Crow and other conservative donors. 

Following the backlash in 2023, Thomas released a statement saying he was not aware he had to report the personal gifts and promised to comply with new guidelines adopted by the Judicial Conference of the United States, the policymaking body for the federal courts.

“Early in my tenure at the court, I sought guidance from my colleagues and others in the judiciary, and was advised that this sort of personal hospitality from close personal friends, who did not have business before the court, was not reportable,” Thomas said last April. “I have endeavored to follow that counsel throughout my tenure, and have always sought to comply with the disclosure guidelines.”

Democrats have made a push for major Supreme Court reforms, including a “binding” code of ethics, including Biden’s comprehensive plan he announced last week. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) derided the Democratic president’s ambitious plans as “dead on arrival,” while Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) told Fox News that Biden’s “court packing” plans smacked “of arrogance.” 

As the Left continues to criticize Thomas and other conservative Supreme Court justices, Republicans have maintained that Democrats’ ire is politically motivated. 

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In his letter, Wyden asked Crow’s lawyer to supply more information about the financial relationship between Crow and Thomas.

However, a spokesman for Crow said his lawyers had “already addressed Senator Wyden’s inquiries, which have no legal basis and are only intended to harass a private citizen.” They also accused Wyden of a politically motivated effort to undermine the Supreme Court.

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose additional private flights from a GOP donor, according to Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR). 

On Monday, Wyden said Republican donor Harlan Crow gave Thomas and his wife a round trip between Hawaii and New Zealand in November 2010. Wyden also voiced concern over trips Thomas took with Crow to Greece, Russia, and the Baltics, which were not noted on the justice’s financial disclosure forms.

In a letter to Crow’s lawyer, the powerful Senate Democrat wrote that “To date, Justice Thomas has never disclosed this private jet travel on any financial disclosure forms, even though Justice Thomas has amended disclosures to reflect other international travel on Mr. Crow’s private jet.”

Wyden continued, “I am deeply concerned that Mr. Crow may have been showering a public official with extravagant gifts, then writing off those gifts to lower his tax bill.”

The latest report comes after Thomas had initially come under fire last year for not reporting trips and “gifts” from Crow and other conservative donors. 

Following the backlash in 2023, Thomas released a statement saying he was not aware he had to report the personal gifts and promised to comply with new guidelines adopted by the Judicial Conference of the United States, the policymaking body for the federal courts.

“Early in my tenure at the court, I sought guidance from my colleagues and others in the judiciary, and was advised that this sort of personal hospitality from close personal friends, who did not have business before the court, was not reportable,” Thomas said last April. “I have endeavored to follow that counsel throughout my tenure, and have always sought to comply with the disclosure guidelines.”

Democrats have made a push for major Supreme Court reforms, including a “binding” code of ethics, including Biden’s comprehensive plan he announced last week. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) derided the Democratic president’s ambitious plans as “dead on arrival,” while Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) told Fox News that Biden’s “court packing” plans smacked “of arrogance.” 

As the Left continues to criticize Thomas and other conservative Supreme Court justices, Republicans have maintained that Democrats’ ire is politically motivated. 

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In his letter, Wyden asked Crow’s lawyer to supply more information about the financial relationship between Crow and Thomas.

However, a spokesman for Crow said his lawyers had “already addressed Senator Wyden’s inquiries, which have no legal basis and are only intended to harass a private citizen.” They also accused Wyden of a politically motivated effort to undermine the Supreme Court.

, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose additional private flights from a GOP donor, according to Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR).  On Monday, Wyden said Republican donor Harlan Crow gave Thomas and his wife a round trip between Hawaii and New Zealand in November 2010. Wyden also voiced concern over trips Thomas took with Crow to Greece, Russia, and the Baltics, which were not noted on the justice’s financial disclosure forms. In a letter to Crow’s lawyer, the powerful Senate Democrat wrote that “To date, Justice Thomas has never disclosed this private jet travel on any financial disclosure forms, even though Justice Thomas has amended disclosures to reflect other international travel on Mr. Crow’s private jet.” Wyden continued, “I am deeply concerned that Mr. Crow may have been showering a public official with extravagant gifts, then writing off those gifts to lower his tax bill.” The latest report comes after Thomas had initially come under fire last year for not reporting trips and “gifts” from Crow and other conservative donors.  Following the backlash in 2023, Thomas released a statement saying he was not aware he had to report the personal gifts and promised to comply with new guidelines adopted by the Judicial Conference of the United States, the policymaking body for the federal courts. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., left, listens during a news conference with survivors of abused and neglected youth at residential treatment facilities (RTFs) and advocates, on the need for Congress to act to protect children and reform RTFs, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) “Early in my tenure at the court, I sought guidance from my colleagues and others in the judiciary, and was advised that this sort of personal hospitality from close personal friends, who did not have business before the court, was not reportable,” Thomas said last April. “I have endeavored to follow that counsel throughout my tenure, and have always sought to comply with the disclosure guidelines.” Democrats have made a push for major Supreme Court reforms, including a “binding” code of ethics, including Biden’s comprehensive plan he announced last week. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) derided the Democratic president’s ambitious plans as “dead on arrival,” while Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) told Fox News that Biden’s “court packing” plans smacked “of arrogance.”  The Biden-Harris administration didn’t like how some of the #SCOTUS cases were decided, so their solution is to change the rules. That’s not strengthening democracy or protecting the rule of law. pic.twitter.com/mhcEBPzzUO — Shelley Moore Capito (@SenCapito) July 30, 2024 As the Left continues to criticize Thomas and other conservative Supreme Court justices, Republicans have maintained that Democrats’ ire is politically motivated.  Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas stands onstage after addressing the Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention dinner at National Harbor, in Oxon Hill, MD, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. The convention is dedicated to the legacy of Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia who died Feb 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER In his letter, Wyden asked Crow’s lawyer to supply more information about the financial relationship between Crow and Thomas. However, a spokesman for Crow said his lawyers had “already addressed Senator Wyden’s inquiries, which have no legal basis and are only intended to harass a private citizen.” They also accused Wyden of a politically motivated effort to undermine the Supreme Court., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Clarence-Thomas.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

An argument over Georgia election security broke out into a physical fight at a Peach State campaign office opening for former President Donald Trump. 

As Georgia Republicans celebrated the opening of a new Trump campaign office in Valdosta on July 29, a conservative activist confronted a state legislator, according to a report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 

Sam Carnline was reportedly debating Republican state Rep. John LaHood, who supported changes to the state’s election laws, when GOP operative Brandon Phillips tried to break up the scene. 

Phillips, a top aide to Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), allegedly spit on Carnline and instigated the brawl, according to a law enforcement officer’s testimony in a police report. Phillips denied spitting on Carnline.

In 2022, Phillips was arrested on charges of animal cruelty to a dog, according to a booking report. The political operative resigned as Trump’s Georgia state director in 2016 after two 2008 arrests, for which he eventually pleaded guilty to criminal trespassing and battery.

Carnline admitted in an interview with the outlet that he shoved Phillips, saying he was upset that he allegedly insulted his family. 

After Phillips tried to get Carnline to stop talking to Lahood, Carnline said, “I probably pointed at him and told him to get away from me. He immediately spit in my face. And at that point, I pushed him and shoved him as hard as I could.” The conservative activist added, “He deserved it.”

Phillips defended himself, saying, “I certainly don’t mind defending any volunteers or officials who are trying to contribute in a positive way toward a Trump victory from outside agitator with the opposite agenda.” 

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No charges were filed.

The Washington Examiner reached out to the Trump campaign, the Georgia GOP, and Valdosta police for comment.

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An argument over Georgia election security broke out into a physical fight at a Peach State campaign office opening for former President Donald Trump. 

As Georgia Republicans celebrated the opening of a new Trump campaign office in Valdosta on July 29, a conservative activist confronted a state legislator, according to a report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 

Sam Carnline was reportedly debating Republican state Rep. John LaHood, who supported changes to the state’s election laws, when GOP operative Brandon Phillips tried to break up the scene. 

Phillips, a top aide to Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), allegedly spit on Carnline and instigated the brawl, according to a law enforcement officer’s testimony in a police report. Phillips denied spitting on Carnline.

In 2022, Phillips was arrested on charges of animal cruelty to a dog, according to a booking report. The political operative resigned as Trump’s Georgia state director in 2016 after two 2008 arrests, for which he eventually pleaded guilty to criminal trespassing and battery.

Carnline admitted in an interview with the outlet that he shoved Phillips, saying he was upset that he allegedly insulted his family. 

After Phillips tried to get Carnline to stop talking to Lahood, Carnline said, “I probably pointed at him and told him to get away from me. He immediately spit in my face. And at that point, I pushed him and shoved him as hard as I could.” The conservative activist added, “He deserved it.”

Phillips defended himself, saying, “I certainly don’t mind defending any volunteers or officials who are trying to contribute in a positive way toward a Trump victory from outside agitator with the opposite agenda.” 

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No charges were filed.

The Washington Examiner reached out to the Trump campaign, the Georgia GOP, and Valdosta police for comment.

, An argument over Georgia election security broke out into a physical fight at a Peach State campaign office opening for former President Donald Trump.  As Georgia Republicans celebrated the opening of a new Trump campaign office in Valdosta on July 29, a conservative activist confronted a state legislator, according to a report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.  Sam Carnline was reportedly debating Republican state Rep. John LaHood, who supported changes to the state’s election laws, when GOP operative Brandon Phillips tried to break up the scene.  Phillips, a top aide to Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), allegedly spit on Carnline and instigated the brawl, according to a law enforcement officer’s testimony in a police report. Phillips denied spitting on Carnline. In 2022, Phillips was arrested on charges of animal cruelty to a dog, according to a booking report. The political operative resigned as Trump’s Georgia state director in 2016 after two 2008 arrests, for which he eventually pleaded guilty to criminal trespassing and battery. Supporters cheer as President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally Dec. 5, 2020, in Valdosta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Carnline admitted in an interview with the outlet that he shoved Phillips, saying he was upset that he allegedly insulted his family.  After Phillips tried to get Carnline to stop talking to Lahood, Carnline said, “I probably pointed at him and told him to get away from me. He immediately spit in my face. And at that point, I pushed him and shoved him as hard as I could.” The conservative activist added, “He deserved it.” An altercation broke out at a recent Trump campaign office opening in Valdosta when a conservative activist confronted a Republican state legislator who sponsored changes to the state’s election laws, according to interviews and a police report. #gapol https://t.co/96JsaaPjy5 — Greg Bluestein (@bluestein) August 5, 2024 Phillips defended himself, saying, “I certainly don’t mind defending any volunteers or officials who are trying to contribute in a positive way toward a Trump victory from outside agitator with the opposite agenda.”  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER   No charges were filed. The Washington Examiner reached out to the Trump campaign, the Georgia GOP, and Valdosta police for comment., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Trump.-Valdosta.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) sounded unsure about the status of her relationship with President Joe Biden after he suspended his bid for reelection. 

In her first prime-time interview since Biden announced his decision, Pelosi said she has not spoken to the president since that fateful Sunday.

After CNN host Dana Bash asked Pelosi if “everything was OK” with her relationship with Biden, the former House speaker replied, “You’d have to ask him.” 

“I hope so,” Pelosi added. “But he knows — look, I have loved Joe Biden, respected him for over 40 years.”

Bash picked up with her line of questioning.

“One of the things I’ve been wanting to ask you about is the lawmakers who came out, 1, 2, 3, are some of the lawmakers who are closest to you. Adam Schiff, Jamie Raskin, Zoe Lofgren, with statements saying that they respectfully thought it was time for the president to step aside,” Bash said.

Pelosi continued to rebuff suggestions that she and her allies orchestrated an effort to get Biden to step down.

“I have hundreds of allies in the Congress of the United States. No, I had nothing to do with that,” she told Bash.

One of the nation’s most powerful Democrats, Pelosi was rumored to have privately expressed concern to Biden over his chances of winning a second term.

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As the Democratic Party panicked over widespread fallout following Biden’s first presidential debate, the former House speaker and former President Barack Obama reportedly conducted an internal campaign to help convince the incumbent president to release his grip on a second term.

Pelosi has denied speculation that she helped convince the president to drop out, and she echoed that sentiment during Monday’s interview.

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) sounded unsure about the status of her relationship with President Joe Biden after he suspended his bid for reelection. 

In her first prime-time interview since Biden announced his decision, Pelosi said she has not spoken to the president since that fateful Sunday.

After CNN host Dana Bash asked Pelosi if “everything was OK” with her relationship with Biden, the former House speaker replied, “You’d have to ask him.” 

“I hope so,” Pelosi added. “But he knows — look, I have loved Joe Biden, respected him for over 40 years.”

Bash picked up with her line of questioning.

“One of the things I’ve been wanting to ask you about is the lawmakers who came out, 1, 2, 3, are some of the lawmakers who are closest to you. Adam Schiff, Jamie Raskin, Zoe Lofgren, with statements saying that they respectfully thought it was time for the president to step aside,” Bash said.

Pelosi continued to rebuff suggestions that she and her allies orchestrated an effort to get Biden to step down.

“I have hundreds of allies in the Congress of the United States. No, I had nothing to do with that,” she told Bash.

One of the nation’s most powerful Democrats, Pelosi was rumored to have privately expressed concern to Biden over his chances of winning a second term.

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As the Democratic Party panicked over widespread fallout following Biden’s first presidential debate, the former House speaker and former President Barack Obama reportedly conducted an internal campaign to help convince the incumbent president to release his grip on a second term.

Pelosi has denied speculation that she helped convince the president to drop out, and she echoed that sentiment during Monday’s interview.

, Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) sounded unsure about the status of her relationship with President Joe Biden after he suspended his bid for reelection.  In her first prime-time interview since Biden announced his decision, Pelosi said she has not spoken to the president since that fateful Sunday. Bash: Have you spoken to President Biden since he dropped out? Pelosi: No Bash: Is everything ok with your relationship? Pelosi: You’d have to ask him but I hope so but he knows. Look, I have loved Joe Biden, respected him for over 40 years. pic.twitter.com/rUwH5kHpLF — Acyn (@Acyn) August 5, 2024 After CNN host Dana Bash asked Pelosi if “everything was OK” with her relationship with Biden, the former House speaker replied, “You’d have to ask him.”  “I hope so,” Pelosi added. “But he knows — look, I have loved Joe Biden, respected him for over 40 years.” Bash picked up with her line of questioning. “One of the things I’ve been wanting to ask you about is the lawmakers who came out, 1, 2, 3, are some of the lawmakers who are closest to you. Adam Schiff, Jamie Raskin, Zoe Lofgren, with statements saying that they respectfully thought it was time for the president to step aside,” Bash said. Pelosi continued to rebuff suggestions that she and her allies orchestrated an effort to get Biden to step down. “I have hundreds of allies in the Congress of the United States. No, I had nothing to do with that,” she told Bash. President Joe Biden kisses then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) during an Affordable Care Act event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) One of the nation’s most powerful Democrats, Pelosi was rumored to have privately expressed concern to Biden over his chances of winning a second term. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER   As the Democratic Party panicked over widespread fallout following Biden’s first presidential debate, the former House speaker and former President Barack Obama reportedly conducted an internal campaign to help convince the incumbent president to release his grip on a second term. Pelosi has denied speculation that she helped convince the president to drop out, and she echoed that sentiment during Monday’s interview., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Pelosi-and-Biden.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

A Republican mayoral candidate’s choice of campaign colors has upset Virginia Democrats over their likeness to Vice President Kamala Harris.

Xiao Yin “Tang” Byrom, the mayoral candidate for Manassas and a longtime business owner in the city, is facing claims that she is copying Harris’s sorority colors.

The saga began on Sunday, when Byrom, a tailor and bridal consultant and owner of Tang’s Alterations, took to social media to share a photo of herself gearing up for voter outreach. 

The GOP mayoral hopeful sported her trademark pink and green campaign colors as she posted to Facebook, “Knock, knock, rain or shine here we come. Team Tang is ready to serve YOU!! Making more new friends… Can’t wait to see you next week and introduce you to the rest of the team.” 

Manassas Democrats immediately knocked Byrom for using colors associated with Harris’s Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. 

“We are wondering over here: did you purposely choose AKA colors? To be honest, it feels disrespectful and disingenuous,” the Manassas and Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee posted in a comment to Byrom’s post. 

“I find your colors to be downright disrespectful! These colors represent our Vice President’s sorority, AKA. You are not Aka, nor do you represent our Vice President, who is now the Democratic nominee for president,” Helen Zurita, who ran as a Democrat in 2021 to be on the Manassas City Council, added.

The city’s top Republicans jumped to Byrom’s defense. 

“Can’t believe we even have to jump in and comment but better than Tang having to waste time on this,” the Manassas Republican Party responded. “Google Lilly Pulitzer.  As the owner of one of the DMV’s top alterations and clothing shops, Tang has been making brides elegant, stylish and trendy right here in Manassas for 25 years and now she’s done the same to her campaign. How about we stop criticizing designers on their design inspirations and talk about issues voters care about?”

Ian Lovejoy, one of the state’s Republican delegates and a former Manassas City Council member, quipped, “They ‘choose the obscure colors of the vice president’s sorority to trick the HUGE portion of the voting public who base their vote on obscure sorority colors’ gambit.”

Harris graduated from Howard University in Washington, D.C., in 1986. Alpha Kappa Alpha is a historically black sorority.

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Byrom is challenging incumbent Michelle Davis-Younger, the Democratic Party nominee to become the next mayor of Manassas.

The Washington Examiner reached out to Byrom’s campaign for comment. 

2024-08-06 00:32:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2F3111527%2Fdemocrats-upset-virginia-gop-candidate-campaign-colors-similarities-harris%2F?w=600&h=450, A Republican mayoral candidate’s choice of campaign colors has upset Virginia Democrats over their likeness to Vice President Kamala Harris. Xiao Yin “Tang” Byrom, the mayoral candidate for Manassas and a longtime business owner in the city, is facing claims that she is copying Harris’s sorority colors. Harris is greeted before speaking at the Alpha,

A Republican mayoral candidate’s choice of campaign colors has upset Virginia Democrats over their likeness to Vice President Kamala Harris.

Xiao Yin “Tang” Byrom, the mayoral candidate for Manassas and a longtime business owner in the city, is facing claims that she is copying Harris’s sorority colors.

The saga began on Sunday, when Byrom, a tailor and bridal consultant and owner of Tang’s Alterations, took to social media to share a photo of herself gearing up for voter outreach. 

The GOP mayoral hopeful sported her trademark pink and green campaign colors as she posted to Facebook, “Knock, knock, rain or shine here we come. Team Tang is ready to serve YOU!! Making more new friends… Can’t wait to see you next week and introduce you to the rest of the team.” 

Manassas Democrats immediately knocked Byrom for using colors associated with Harris’s Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. 

“We are wondering over here: did you purposely choose AKA colors? To be honest, it feels disrespectful and disingenuous,” the Manassas and Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee posted in a comment to Byrom’s post. 

“I find your colors to be downright disrespectful! These colors represent our Vice President’s sorority, AKA. You are not Aka, nor do you represent our Vice President, who is now the Democratic nominee for president,” Helen Zurita, who ran as a Democrat in 2021 to be on the Manassas City Council, added.

The city’s top Republicans jumped to Byrom’s defense. 

“Can’t believe we even have to jump in and comment but better than Tang having to waste time on this,” the Manassas Republican Party responded. “Google Lilly Pulitzer.  As the owner of one of the DMV’s top alterations and clothing shops, Tang has been making brides elegant, stylish and trendy right here in Manassas for 25 years and now she’s done the same to her campaign. How about we stop criticizing designers on their design inspirations and talk about issues voters care about?”

Ian Lovejoy, one of the state’s Republican delegates and a former Manassas City Council member, quipped, “They ‘choose the obscure colors of the vice president’s sorority to trick the HUGE portion of the voting public who base their vote on obscure sorority colors’ gambit.”

Harris graduated from Howard University in Washington, D.C., in 1986. Alpha Kappa Alpha is a historically black sorority.

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Byrom is challenging incumbent Michelle Davis-Younger, the Democratic Party nominee to become the next mayor of Manassas.

The Washington Examiner reached out to Byrom’s campaign for comment. 

, A Republican mayoral candidate’s choice of campaign colors has upset Virginia Democrats over their likeness to Vice President Kamala Harris. Xiao Yin “Tang” Byrom, the mayoral candidate for Manassas and a longtime business owner in the city, is facing claims that she is copying Harris’s sorority colors. Harris is greeted before speaking at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. annual convention during the 71st biennial Boule at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero) The saga began on Sunday, when Byrom, a tailor and bridal consultant and owner of Tang’s Alterations, took to social media to share a photo of herself gearing up for voter outreach.  The GOP mayoral hopeful sported her trademark pink and green campaign colors as she posted to Facebook, “Knock, knock, rain or shine here we come. Team Tang is ready to serve YOU!! Making more new friends… Can’t wait to see you next week and introduce you to the rest of the team.”  Manassas Democrats immediately knocked Byrom for using colors associated with Harris’s Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.  “We are wondering over here: did you purposely choose AKA colors? To be honest, it feels disrespectful and disingenuous,” the Manassas and Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee posted in a comment to Byrom’s post.  “I find your colors to be downright disrespectful! These colors represent our Vice President’s sorority, AKA. You are not Aka, nor do you represent our Vice President, who is now the Democratic nominee for president,” Helen Zurita, who ran as a Democrat in 2021 to be on the Manassas City Council, added. The city’s top Republicans jumped to Byrom’s defense.  “Can’t believe we even have to jump in and comment but better than Tang having to waste time on this,” the Manassas Republican Party responded. “Google Lilly Pulitzer.  As the owner of one of the DMV’s top alterations and clothing shops, Tang has been making brides elegant, stylish and trendy right here in Manassas for 25 years and now she’s done the same to her campaign. How about we stop criticizing designers on their design inspirations and talk about issues voters care about?” Ian Lovejoy, one of the state’s Republican delegates and a former Manassas City Council member, quipped, “They ‘choose the obscure colors of the vice president’s sorority to trick the HUGE portion of the voting public who base their vote on obscure sorority colors’ gambit.” Harris graduated from Howard University in Washington, D.C., in 1986. Alpha Kappa Alpha is a historically black sorority. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at an event in Manassas, Virginia, Jan. 23, 2024.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Byrom is challenging incumbent Michelle Davis-Younger, the Democratic Party nominee to become the next mayor of Manassas. The Washington Examiner reached out to Byrom’s campaign for comment. , , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Kamala-Harris-AKA.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,