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The lawsuit doesn't specify who was supposed to have been paying for Kyrsten Sinema's multiple bodyguards.
Previous reporting states that her campaign finance committee, to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars, and her Senate office, had paid Tulsi Gabbard's sister for security.
Previous reporting states that her campaign finance committee, to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars, and her Senate office, had paid Tulsi Gabbard's sister for security.
The 5 Most Salacious Tidbits From the Bombshell Kyrsten Sinema Homewrecker Lawsuit
The 5 Most Salacious Tidbits From the Bombshell Kyrsten Sinema Homewrecker Lawsuit
Salacious details have emerged from a civil lawsuit brought against former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I) for allegedly seducing her married bodyguard.
The post The 5 Most Salacious Tidbits From the Bombshell Kyrsten Sinema Homewrecker Lawsuit first appeared on Mediaite.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 7:16 PM
The lawsuit doesn't specify who was supposed to have been paying for Kyrsten Sinema's multiple bodyguards.
Previous reporting states that her campaign finance committee, to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars, and her Senate office, had paid Tulsi Gabbard's sister for security.
Previous reporting states that her campaign finance committee, to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars, and her Senate office, had paid Tulsi Gabbard's sister for security.
Not really a surprise, but it's worth noting that Rep. Lisa McClain hasn't signed the House discharge petition to have a vote on a bill to prevent members of Congress from trading stocks that is sponsored by a fellow a Republican and has been signed by 15 Republicans.
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Not really a surprise, but it's worth noting that Rep. Lisa McClain hasn't signed the House discharge petition to have a vote on a bill to prevent members of Congress from trading stocks that is sponsored by a fellow a Republican and has been signed by 15 Republicans.
The House discharge petition to have a vote on a bill to prevent members of Congress from trading stocks now has 79 of the 218 signatures needed.
14 Republicans and 65 Democrats have signed on.
If your Representative hasn't signed on, now would be a great time to contact them about this.
14 Republicans and 65 Democrats have signed on.
If your Representative hasn't signed on, now would be a great time to contact them about this.
Discharge Petition No. 11, Bill Number: H.Res. 725, 119th Congress
SPONSOR: Anna Paulina Luna DESCRIPTION: Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XV, I, Anna Paulina Luna, move to discharge the Committee on Rules from the consideration of the resolution entitled, a resolution...
clerk.house.gov
January 15, 2026 at 4:27 PM
The House discharge petition to have a vote on a bill to prevent members of Congress from trading stocks now has 79 of the 218 signatures needed.
14 Republicans and 65 Democrats have signed on.
If your Representative hasn't signed on, now would be a great time to contact them about this.
14 Republicans and 65 Democrats have signed on.
If your Representative hasn't signed on, now would be a great time to contact them about this.
This round of the Starbucks' strike is mostly over:
"Nearly six weeks after thousands of Starbucks union workers began to strike over contract negotiations, the standoff with the Seattle-based coffee giant hasn’t budged.
Now, the majority of striking baristas are set to return to work, [...]"
"Nearly six weeks after thousands of Starbucks union workers began to strike over contract negotiations, the standoff with the Seattle-based coffee giant hasn’t budged.
Now, the majority of striking baristas are set to return to work, [...]"
Majority of Starbucks’ striking baristas are returning to work
While some employees will resume their roles, about 25% will continue to strike, the union said.
www.seattletimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:53 AM
This round of the Starbucks' strike is mostly over:
"Nearly six weeks after thousands of Starbucks union workers began to strike over contract negotiations, the standoff with the Seattle-based coffee giant hasn’t budged.
Now, the majority of striking baristas are set to return to work, [...]"
"Nearly six weeks after thousands of Starbucks union workers began to strike over contract negotiations, the standoff with the Seattle-based coffee giant hasn’t budged.
Now, the majority of striking baristas are set to return to work, [...]"
The same people who say get money of out of politics, also are rather focused on make campaigns about fundraising:
"Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner raised $4.7 million in the final quarter of the year, his campaign exclusively told Axios."
"Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner raised $4.7 million in the final quarter of the year, his campaign exclusively told Axios."
Exclusive: Platner raises $5 million despite scandals
Platner's campaign said his average donation in the fourth quarter was $25.
www.axios.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:04 AM
The same people who say get money of out of politics, also are rather focused on make campaigns about fundraising:
"Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner raised $4.7 million in the final quarter of the year, his campaign exclusively told Axios."
"Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner raised $4.7 million in the final quarter of the year, his campaign exclusively told Axios."
Healthcare costs too much, but also people with a minimum salary of just under $122,000 need to be paid more?
The Bernie Bros never deal with the tradeoffs between how much things cost and paying for that.
The Bernie Bros never deal with the tradeoffs between how much things cost and paying for that.
‘No shortage of wealth’: Mamdani, other Democrats chide NYC hospital executives over nurses’ strike
‘No shortage of wealth’: Mamdani, other Democrats chide NYC hospital executives over nurses’ strike
The NYC mayor said the historic strike is about “who deserves to benefit from this system.”
dlvr.it
January 13, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Healthcare costs too much, but also people with a minimum salary of just under $122,000 need to be paid more?
The Bernie Bros never deal with the tradeoffs between how much things cost and paying for that.
The Bernie Bros never deal with the tradeoffs between how much things cost and paying for that.
The House discharge petition to have a vote on a bill to prevent members of Congress from trading stocks now has 77 of the 218 signatures needed.
14 Republicans and 63 Democrats have signed on.
If your Representative hasn't signed on, now would be a great time to contact them about this.
14 Republicans and 63 Democrats have signed on.
If your Representative hasn't signed on, now would be a great time to contact them about this.
Discharge Petition No. 11, Bill Number: H.Res. 725, 119th Congress
SPONSOR: Anna Paulina Luna DESCRIPTION: Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XV, I, Anna Paulina Luna, move to discharge the Committee on Rules from the consideration of the resolution entitled, a resolution...
clerk.house.gov
January 13, 2026 at 1:06 AM
The House discharge petition to have a vote on a bill to prevent members of Congress from trading stocks now has 77 of the 218 signatures needed.
14 Republicans and 63 Democrats have signed on.
If your Representative hasn't signed on, now would be a great time to contact them about this.
14 Republicans and 63 Democrats have signed on.
If your Representative hasn't signed on, now would be a great time to contact them about this.
White guy falsely claims that a person of Asian descent told people to not support someone because they are black. But progressives are the racists one here.
I love that Bowen Yang literally told people not to support Jasmine Crockett because she's Black, and white progressives are saying it wasn't a racist statement.
January 11, 2026 at 9:58 PM
White guy falsely claims that a person of Asian descent told people to not support someone because they are black. But progressives are the racists one here.
George Conway: "I fought Trump publicly in every way I could, and I paid a price."
He doesn't explain what that price is. Is it that he is no longer married to Kellyanne Conway? That he had to spend a lot of time in TV studios?
He doesn't explain what that price is. Is it that he is no longer married to Kellyanne Conway? That he had to spend a lot of time in TV studios?
I’m running for Congress in NY-12, my home.
We have a demented, criminal president running the country like a mob operation—government by the boss, for the boss.
We need Democratic fighters who will defend the rule of law and deliver government by the people. Join us.
We have a demented, criminal president running the country like a mob operation—government by the boss, for the boss.
We need Democratic fighters who will defend the rule of law and deliver government by the people. Join us.
January 10, 2026 at 8:35 PM
George Conway: "I fought Trump publicly in every way I could, and I paid a price."
He doesn't explain what that price is. Is it that he is no longer married to Kellyanne Conway? That he had to spend a lot of time in TV studios?
He doesn't explain what that price is. Is it that he is no longer married to Kellyanne Conway? That he had to spend a lot of time in TV studios?
Zohran Mamdani makes a reasonable statement on people chanting "Say it loud, say it clear, we support Hamas here.", and he gets bunch of criticism here.
As I said earlier today, chants in support of a terrorist organization have no place in our city. We will continue to ensure New Yorkers’ safety entering and exiting houses of worship as well as the constitutional right to protest.
January 10, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Zohran Mamdani makes a reasonable statement on people chanting "Say it loud, say it clear, we support Hamas here.", and he gets bunch of criticism here.
Graham Platner: "I can’t tell you how many guys I know get disability of some form who have no need for it, and who will openly admit in closed circles they gamed it for the cash."
Graham Platner Really Might Be Doomed. Pay Attention to Him Anyway.
The candidate embodies a quarter-century of raw American frustration. It’s the source of his strength — and potentially his downfall.
www.politico.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Graham Platner: "I can’t tell you how many guys I know get disability of some form who have no need for it, and who will openly admit in closed circles they gamed it for the cash."
The House discharge petition to have a vote on a bill to prevent members of Congress from trading stocks now has 76 of the 218 signatures needed.
14 Republicans and 62 Democrats have signed on.
If your Representative hasn't signed on, now would be a great time to contact them about this.
14 Republicans and 62 Democrats have signed on.
If your Representative hasn't signed on, now would be a great time to contact them about this.
Discharge Petition No. 11, Bill Number: H.Res. 725, 119th Congress
SPONSOR: Anna Paulina Luna DESCRIPTION: Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XV, I, Anna Paulina Luna, move to discharge the Committee on Rules from the consideration of the resolution entitled, a resolution...
clerk.house.gov
January 10, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The House discharge petition to have a vote on a bill to prevent members of Congress from trading stocks now has 76 of the 218 signatures needed.
14 Republicans and 62 Democrats have signed on.
If your Representative hasn't signed on, now would be a great time to contact them about this.
14 Republicans and 62 Democrats have signed on.
If your Representative hasn't signed on, now would be a great time to contact them about this.
Molly Jong-Fast is responsible for George Conway's carpetbagging campaign:
"The idea for Conway’s congressional race came from his friend, MSNOW commentator and journalist Molly Jong-Fast"
"Jong-Fast suggested the open seat in New York, and Conway said he quickly embraced the idea."
"The idea for Conway’s congressional race came from his friend, MSNOW commentator and journalist Molly Jong-Fast"
"Jong-Fast suggested the open seat in New York, and Conway said he quickly embraced the idea."
George Conway, a former Republican once married to Trump's 2016 campaign manager Kellyanne Conway, says his decision to run as a Democrat in New York is no laughing matter. https://cnn.it/3N6bVxw
January 7, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Molly Jong-Fast is responsible for George Conway's carpetbagging campaign:
"The idea for Conway’s congressional race came from his friend, MSNOW commentator and journalist Molly Jong-Fast"
"Jong-Fast suggested the open seat in New York, and Conway said he quickly embraced the idea."
"The idea for Conway’s congressional race came from his friend, MSNOW commentator and journalist Molly Jong-Fast"
"Jong-Fast suggested the open seat in New York, and Conway said he quickly embraced the idea."
What happens to a discharge petition signature if the House member resigns?
Marjorie Taylor Greene is still listed as one of the 75 signers of the House discharge petition to have a vote on a bill to prevent members of Congress from trading stocks.
Marjorie Taylor Greene is still listed as one of the 75 signers of the House discharge petition to have a vote on a bill to prevent members of Congress from trading stocks.
Discharge Petition No. 11, Bill Number: H.Res. 725, 119th Congress
SPONSOR: Anna Paulina Luna DESCRIPTION: Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XV, I, Anna Paulina Luna, move to discharge the Committee on Rules from the consideration of the resolution entitled, a resolution...
clerk.house.gov
January 7, 2026 at 12:05 AM
What happens to a discharge petition signature if the House member resigns?
Marjorie Taylor Greene is still listed as one of the 75 signers of the House discharge petition to have a vote on a bill to prevent members of Congress from trading stocks.
Marjorie Taylor Greene is still listed as one of the 75 signers of the House discharge petition to have a vote on a bill to prevent members of Congress from trading stocks.
Maryland man wants you think he is a New Yorker.
January 6, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Maryland man wants you think he is a New Yorker.
Considering that Zohran Mamdani ran on doing things that the mayor of NYC doesn't have the power to do, it isn't surprising that he is going to keep claiming he is able to do those things.
If those things don't happen, will his supporters make excuses or hold him accountable?
If those things don't happen, will his supporters make excuses or hold him accountable?
Mamdani: I have been told that this is the occasion to reset expectations, that I should use this opportunity to encourage the people of New York to ask for little and expect even less. I will do no such thing. The only expectation I seek to reset is that of small expectations.
January 2, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Considering that Zohran Mamdani ran on doing things that the mayor of NYC doesn't have the power to do, it isn't surprising that he is going to keep claiming he is able to do those things.
If those things don't happen, will his supporters make excuses or hold him accountable?
If those things don't happen, will his supporters make excuses or hold him accountable?
Shouldn't a story like this have been written before the election?
Will Zohran Mamdani make NYC progressive paradise? There are obstacles.
Mamdani ran on an ambitious progressive platform, but enacting it faces hurdles in the City Council and state government.
www.usatoday.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Shouldn't a story like this have been written before the election?
Ro Khanna's rhetoric is absolutely a problem. He keeps claiming that Trump administration officials could be prosecuted over the lack of release despite the obvious ability for them to be pardoned. He doesn't even address that possibility.
An advocate for survivors sent this to me with utter disgust. I have never heard of Ankush Khardori. He had the gall to say tonight that Rep.Thomas Massie & I, 427 Congress members, and 100 Senators are wasting America's time because there is no cover-up.
December 31, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Ro Khanna's rhetoric is absolutely a problem. He keeps claiming that Trump administration officials could be prosecuted over the lack of release despite the obvious ability for them to be pardoned. He doesn't even address that possibility.
This is quite the headline: Graham Platner holds lobbyist-studded DC fundraiser
Less taking on the DC establishment and more taking the DC establishment's money. While lying about it to Mainers.
Less taking on the DC establishment and more taking the DC establishment's money. While lying about it to Mainers.
Graham Platner holds lobbyist-studded DC fundraiser
High-dollar fundraisers will be a part of every campaign for one of the nation’s most hotly contested Senate seats.
www.bangordailynews.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This is quite the headline: Graham Platner holds lobbyist-studded DC fundraiser
Less taking on the DC establishment and more taking the DC establishment's money. While lying about it to Mainers.
Less taking on the DC establishment and more taking the DC establishment's money. While lying about it to Mainers.
"He got a DUI that November, in Arlington, Virginia, according to public records. It scuttled his shot at special forces, he said — at being a Green Beret, which was a goal. He left the Army National Guard, according to Army records, as a sergeant in October of 2012."
Graham Platner Really Might Be Doomed. Pay Attention to Him Anyway.
The candidate embodies a quarter-century of raw American frustration. It’s the source of his strength — and potentially his downfall.
www.politico.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
"He got a DUI that November, in Arlington, Virginia, according to public records. It scuttled his shot at special forces, he said — at being a Green Beret, which was a goal. He left the Army National Guard, according to Army records, as a sergeant in October of 2012."
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It's good to be able to do quick math with population sizes:
"Nearly $7B couldn't..."
$7B is nothing. Over 160M taxpayers in the USA. That's > $45 per taxpayer. Not a lot of money!
Kamala received 75M votes. $93/vote.
You hear $7B and think it's a lot of money, but for the population, it is not.
"Nearly $7B couldn't..."
$7B is nothing. Over 160M taxpayers in the USA. That's > $45 per taxpayer. Not a lot of money!
Kamala received 75M votes. $93/vote.
You hear $7B and think it's a lot of money, but for the population, it is not.
December 27, 2025 at 6:19 AM
It's good to be able to do quick math with population sizes:
"Nearly $7B couldn't..."
$7B is nothing. Over 160M taxpayers in the USA. That's > $45 per taxpayer. Not a lot of money!
Kamala received 75M votes. $93/vote.
You hear $7B and think it's a lot of money, but for the population, it is not.
"Nearly $7B couldn't..."
$7B is nothing. Over 160M taxpayers in the USA. That's > $45 per taxpayer. Not a lot of money!
Kamala received 75M votes. $93/vote.
You hear $7B and think it's a lot of money, but for the population, it is not.
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Using campaign funds to give money/goods to potential voters strikes me as inherently corrupt and seems like it should probably be illegal?
Weren’t we all up in arms about Musk basically doing this?
Weren’t we all up in arms about Musk basically doing this?
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Using campaign funds to give money/goods to potential voters strikes me as inherently corrupt and seems like it should probably be illegal?
Weren’t we all up in arms about Musk basically doing this?
Weren’t we all up in arms about Musk basically doing this?
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Guys, Kat spends this whole article pretty much arguing that the Democratic Party should operate as a mutual aid organization. Maybe it works for her but it simply makes no sense for most campaigns. It just doesn’t
December 27, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Guys, Kat spends this whole article pretty much arguing that the Democratic Party should operate as a mutual aid organization. Maybe it works for her but it simply makes no sense for most campaigns. It just doesn’t
Jasmine Crockett: "And I know that you mentioned the Great Depression and yeah, we're not there yet, but there are estimates from experts that think that we are on track. I mean, we've lost 1.1 million jobs since he swore in just in January. This has not been a full year."
Oh goodness.
Oh goodness.
Look, everything about Trump and his Administration has made it harder for the American people.
Costs are up. Jobs are gone. People are fed up.
Costs are up. Jobs are gone. People are fed up.
December 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Jasmine Crockett: "And I know that you mentioned the Great Depression and yeah, we're not there yet, but there are estimates from experts that think that we are on track. I mean, we've lost 1.1 million jobs since he swore in just in January. This has not been a full year."
Oh goodness.
Oh goodness.
Jasmine Crockett: "Not to mention we have people like the Secretary of Education that wants to downgrade certain degrees and make it more difficult for those that have certain degrees that they've earned to be able to make the living they need or to be able to support themselves."
This is false.
This is false.
Look, everything about Trump and his Administration has made it harder for the American people.
Costs are up. Jobs are gone. People are fed up.
Costs are up. Jobs are gone. People are fed up.
December 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Jasmine Crockett: "Not to mention we have people like the Secretary of Education that wants to downgrade certain degrees and make it more difficult for those that have certain degrees that they've earned to be able to make the living they need or to be able to support themselves."
This is false.
This is false.