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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
January 3, 2025
Luigi Mangione, the alleged shooter behind the killing of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded not guilty to 11 charges in court, including murder and terrorism. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the systematic issues at the center of the killing and is joined by former health insurance executive Wendell Potter. - Aired on 01/02/2025.
CEO killing sparks revolt: See health insurance whistleblower on why he quit - The Beat - MSNBC
Luigi Mangione, the alleged shooter behind the killing of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded not guilty to 11 charges in court, including murder and terrorism. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the systematic issues at the center of the killing and is joined by former health insurance executive Wendell Potter. - Aired on 01/02/2025.
January 3, 2025
Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will convene to vote on Speaker of the House and things aren't looking good for ol' MAGA Mike Johnson. Despite Donald Trump's endorsement, it's looking like curtains for MJ. What effect will this bring to DJT's incoming inauguration? Let's find out! - 01/02/2024.
Trump Faces CRUSHING DEFEAT before Critical Vote - Mary Trump Media
Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will convene to vote on Speaker of the House and things aren't looking good for ol' MAGA Mike Johnson. Despite Donald Trump's endorsement, it's looking like curtains for MJ. What effect will this bring to DJT's incoming inauguration? Let's find out! - 01/02/2024.
January 3, 2025
Former Senior Executive in the FBI Counterterrorism Division Christopher O’Leary and former Senior Counsel to the House Intel Committee Jamil Jaffar join Yamiche Alcindor to provide insight and break down what investigators will be doing to uncover why Shamsud-Din Jabbar committed the New Orleans terrorist attack. - Aired on 01/02/2025.
What led to New Orleans attack? Investigators looking into what made attacker 'radicalized' - MSNBC Reports
Former Senior Executive in the FBI Counterterrorism Division Christopher O’Leary and former Senior Counsel to the House Intel Committee Jamil Jaffar join Yamiche Alcindor to provide insight and break down what investigators will be doing to uncover why Shamsud-Din Jabbar committed the New Orleans terrorist attack. - Aired on 01/02/2025.
January 3, 2025
Really American host Chip Franklin breaks down Fox "News" humiliating Trump with a brutal on-air fact check. - 01/02/2025.
Fox "News" HUMILIATES Trump With BRUTAL On-Air Fact Check - Really American
Really American host Chip Franklin breaks down Fox "News" humiliating Trump with a brutal on-air fact check. - 01/02/2025.
January 3, 2025
While speaking about the New Orleans car-ramming attack, FBI official Christopher Raia confirmed that "there is no definite link" to the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas. - Aired on 01/02/2025.
'There is no definitive link': FBI says New Orleans attack and Cybertruck blast are unrelated - MSNBC Reports
While speaking about the New Orleans car-ramming attack, FBI official Christopher Raia confirmed that "there is no definite link" to the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas. - Aired on 01/02/2025.
January 3, 2025
FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia gave a timeline of Shamsud-Din Jabbar's actions before the vehicle attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. The FBI also detailed phones and laptops they recovered and IEDs that were found or deemed not a threat. - Aired on 01/02/2025.
FBI gives timeline of suspect's actions before and during the New Orleans attack - MSNBC Reports
FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia gave a timeline of Shamsud-Din Jabbar's actions before the vehicle attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. The FBI also detailed phones and laptops they recovered and IEDs that were found or deemed not a threat. - Aired on 01/02/2025.
January 3, 2025
Investigators are searching for motive in the New Orleans attack that left 15 people dead. NBC News’ Jay Gray reports from New Orleans and NBC News’ Ken Dilanian has the latest on the investigation. Former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI special agent Clint Watts join Ana Cabrera to share their expertise. - Aired on 01/02/2025.
Investigators probe New Orleans attacker's motive - MSNBC Reports
Investigators are searching for motive in the New Orleans attack that left 15 people dead. NBC News’ Jay Gray reports from New Orleans and NBC News’ Ken Dilanian has the latest on the investigation. Former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI special agent Clint Watts join Ana Cabrera to share their expertise. - Aired on 01/02/2025.
January 3, 2025
NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports from Capitol Hill where House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is facing a thin margin of error for his bid to be re-elected as Speaker. - Aired on 01/02/2025.
Johnson facing thin margin of error for re-election as House Speaker - MSNBC Reports
NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports from Capitol Hill where House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is facing a thin margin of error for his bid to be re-elected as Speaker. - Aired on 01/02/2025.
January 2, 2025
A new piece published in The Hill contends, " Congress has the power to block Trump from taking office, but lawmakers must act now."
But how realistic is it to expect the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause to make a robust showing during the January 6th certification of the Electoral College votes? - Glenn Kirschner - 01/02/2025.
January 6th Should Be "Disqualification Day" For Adjudicated Insurrectionist Trump. But Will It Be? - Glenn Kirschner
A new piece published in The Hill contends, " Congress has the power to block Trump from taking office, but lawmakers must act now."
But how realistic is it to expect the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause to make a robust showing during the January 6th certification of the Electoral College votes? - Glenn Kirschner - 01/02/2025.
January 2, 2025
How does 91 year old President Chuck Grassley sound to you? That could happen if just one more MAGA vote defects from Mike Johnson’s vote tally for Speaker of the House starting tomorrow, as MAGA struggles to hold on to 2 “Freedom Caucus” members, and a missing Texas congresswoman to be able to open Congress and conduct any business.
Michael Popok explains the process, the likelihood of Hakeem Jeffries becoming Speaker, and what happens if Johnson gets “McCarthy’d” and they can’t elect a Speaker by the Jan6th certification deadline. - 01/02/2025.
OMG!! Will House GOP Implosion DELAY Trump INAUGURATION?!! - Meidas Touch
How does 91 year old President Chuck Grassley sound to you? That could happen if just one more MAGA vote defects from Mike Johnson’s vote tally for Speaker of the House starting tomorrow, as MAGA struggles to hold on to 2 “Freedom Caucus” members, and a missing Texas congresswoman to be able to open Congress and conduct any business.
Michael Popok explains the process, the likelihood of Hakeem Jeffries becoming Speaker, and what happens if Johnson gets “McCarthy’d” and they can’t elect a Speaker by the Jan6th certification deadline. - 01/02/2025.
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