Leader of the First Chamber Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellMcConnell to give keynote remarks as part of GOP convention Schumer on the filibuster’s nothing: ‘Nothing’s off the table’ McGrath challenges McConnell to three debates MORE (R-Ky.) Will give carpentry remarks next week as part of the Republican National Convention, his …
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Washington – A group of more than 70 national security officials who serve in Republican administrations slammed their support for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and warned that President Trump “lacks the character and competence to lead this nation.” In a statement signed by the officials, which includes former Secretary …
Read More »Trump is asking the Supreme Court to allow him to block critics on his personal Twitter account
President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to allow him block critics from his personal Twitter rack. The administration said in a high court submission Thursday that Trump’s @realdonaldtrump account, with more than 85 million followers, is his personal property, claiming that blocking it is tantamount to elected officials …
Read More »Comedian Sarah Cooper rips in Trump attacks on vote via mail-in
Comedian Sarah Cooper drove in Thursday President TrumpDonald John TrumpThe Memo: Obama goes into battle, impoverishes Trump Harris’ duty to fight for the country’s ideals in accepting VP nomination. Pelosi paints Trump and McConnell as twin barriers to more progressThe recent attacks on voting via mail in a segment of …
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Happy Thursday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I’m Ellen Mitchell, and here’s your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill, and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. THE TOPLINE: More than 70 former National Security officials who have served under Republican administrations have …
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