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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has learned why you should never come for a Black woman. On Monday, Greene posted her workout routine on X following a scathing insult from Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), who simply returned the favor after Greene attacked her appearance in a House Oversight Committee hearing last week. - Candace McDuffie Read More
Last week, we told you about the chaos that erupted in the middle of the May 16 House Oversight Committee Meeting when Reps. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) gave Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) a double dose of smoke when she tried to come after Crockett's eyelashes. - Angela Johnson Read More
As the New York trial for former President Donald Trump winds down, it's clear that he will attempt to reclaim the White House regardless of the outcome. If Trump is found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business documents, he will most likely receive probation and fines instead of actual prison time as a first-time offender in a non-violent case. - Candace McDuffie Read More
On Tuesday, Fani Willis — the most prominent figure in the Georgia election subversion criminal case against Donald Trump — was victorious in the state's Democratic primary as she sets her sights on another four-year term as prosecutor. - Candace McDuffie Read More
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- UPI
NAACP breaks 116-year tradition, won't invite president to annual convention
The NAACP will not invite U.S. President Donald Trump to offer remarks at its annual convention next month. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson (pictured May 2024 in Washington, D.C.) said Tuesday that Trump is "attacking" democracy and civil rights. File Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- The NAACP says it will not invite U.S. President Donald Trump to offer remarks at its annual convention next month in North Carolina in a break with longstanding tradition for the first time in its 116 year history. The group said the sitting president is "attacking" democracy, civil rights and "believes more in the fascist playbook than in the U.S. Constitution." The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, one of the nation's leading and foremost civil rights groups, is slated to see its 116th annual national convention July 12-16 in Charlotte. "For 116 years, the NAACP has invited the sitting president of the United States to address the NAACP National Convention -- regardless of their political party," NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson said Monday in a release. The NAACP, according to Johnson, is a nonpartisan organization that "always welcome those who believe in democracy and the Constitution." In a statement, the civil rights chief said right now "it's clear" that Trump is "attacking" both civl rights and democracy. He pointed out there's a "rich history" of both Republican and Democratic presidents addressing the NAACP convention from Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower to Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama "and beyond." Last July, then-President Joe Biden made his first public appearance right after Trump's first attempted shooting in Butler, Penn., at the NAACP's 115th convention in Las Vegas. Biden told the NAACP's 2024 convention Nevada how the unemployment rate among Black Americans at that time was lower than ever, that the poverty rate among Black children was half of what it was when he entered office in 2021 and that Black-owned small businesses under the Biden administration experienced record growth. On Monday, Johnson cited in his statement the flurry of "unconstitutional executive orders" that flew out of the White House in the weeks after Trump's January 20 inaugural as part reason why he failed the invite test, scores of orders which are currently tied up under judicial review. Some, he said, "oppress voters and undo federal civil rights protections." Trump, Johnson went on to write, believes more in "the fascist playbook" than America's Constitution. "This playbook is radical and un-American." He stated that the president "illegally turned the military on our communities," and he "continually undermines every pillar of our democracy to make himself more powerful and to personally benefit from the U.S. government." However, the convention's intended to be a "safe space for all people regardless of political ideology -- who believe in multiracial democracy and the ideal of building a more perfect union," Johnson continued. "To that end, the NAACP has made the decision to break with tradition and not invite Donald Trump or J.D. Vance this year," Johnson concluded, adding his belief that the Trump administration "does not respect the Constitution or the rule of law." The NAACP's annual convention, Johnson says, has always been a place where people across the United States unite to "map out our advocacy" and mobilization strategies in order to advance an agenda "for all" based on ideals of civil rights and democracy. "It would be a waste of our time and energy to give a platform to fascism, which would be unacceptable," the NAACP head wrote.
Chicago Tribune
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- Chicago Tribune
Two female Illinois politicians say their names were listed in the alleged Minnesota shooter's notes
A downstate congresswoman and a north suburban state senator are the first Illinois elected officials to publicly acknowledge being named in notes kept by the 57-year-old alleged shooter charged with assassinating the Democratic leader of the Minnesota House and her husband. U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski on Tuesday said she was listed in what federal authorities described as 'voluminous writings' found in the vehicle and home of Vance Boelter. Boelter faces federal and state charges in Saturday's shootings that killed state House Democratic leader Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark and injured Democratic Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. While Illinois authorities have not publicly named any of the state officials who were named, state Sen. Laura Fine also acknowledged in a statement Tuesday that her name was among those that appeared on one of Boelter's lists. Budzinski, a two-term Springfield Democrat, wrote in a social media post, 'On Sunday, I was informed by Capitol Police that my name was included in the Minnesota murder suspect's note.' Extending condolences to the victims' families 'and the entire Minnesota community,' Budzinski wrote: 'As I've said before, there is absolutely no place in this country for political violence. We must be a nation that values civility and mutual respect — always.' Budzinski declined to comment beyond the contents of the post. A spokesperson for U.S. Capitol Police said the agency could not confirm the names of any potential victims. 'We have been working around the clock with our Congressional, federal, state and local partners to ensure that the members of Congress impacted by this terrible event have a strong security plan,' the agency said in a statement. 'We continue to closely coordinate with the House and Senate sergeant at arms to enhance security for members of Congress.' While declining to provide specifics, the agency said it would 'focus on continuing intelligence sharing with our partners and providing proactive enhancements' to security. Budzinski's post came a day after Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said his name was not among those of Midwest officials listed in Boelter's notes and assured reporters at an unrelated news conference that 'there is not a hit list that has Illinois politicians on it,' though he said there were 'Illinois folks' whose names were listed in materials tied to Boelter that authorities recovered. Illinois State Police said Monday that the agency was 'communicating with individuals in Illinois whose names were on one of the lists found among' Boelter's possessions. The agency declined to provide any additional information Tuesday. But in a statement to the Tribune, Fine, a longtime state legislator from Glenview, acknowledged she was among those named. 'I am very grateful to the Glenview Police Department and the Illinois State Police for their efforts in keeping me and my family safe,' said Fine, who is running in next year's Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th Congressional District seat. 'We cannot let political violence become normal in our country.' While authorities have not detailed Boelter's alleged motives, The Associated Press has reported, based on unnamed law enforcement sources, that his writings also included the names of abortion rights advocates and health care facilities. 'I am proud of my leadership guaranteeing reproductive rights for all women in Illinois,' Fine said in her statement. 'Now more than ever, we need leaders who will always stand up for our values.' In federal court records unsealed Monday, authorities said they recovered from the SUV that Boelter left at Hortman's home 'several notebooks full of hand-written notes' that listed 'the names of more than 45 Minnesota state and federal public officials,' including Hortman. The Minnesota officials listed were 'mostly or all Democrats,' according to court records. Authorities found more notebooks at Boelter's home, and officials said at a news conference Monday that those documents also included the names of public officials from Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and other states. Among those who've also acknowledged being listed in the writings are Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell of Michigan and Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri, AP reported.
The Hill
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- The Hill
Ohio rep included on Minnesota shooter's target list criticizes Trump's response
Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) — whose name was purportedly included on the Minnesota shooter's 'hit list' — called for President Trump to show 'moral leadership' in the wake of the shootings of the Democratic lawmakers. In an interview on CNN's 'The Arena' with Kasie Hunt, Landsman criticized the president for declining to call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) — who faced off against Trump as former Vice President Harris's running mate in the 2024 presidential election. 'My hope is that this is a turning point, that people realize this has gone too far,' Landsman said on CNN. 'I wish the president would be like presidents in the past and call the governor and do everything in his power to make sure that folks have the resources they need, and then to provide that moral leadership that we all need in moments like this,' he continued. Walz previously served in the state legislature with Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman (D) and confirmed her death Saturday at a press conference. 'Our state lost a great leader, and I lost a dearest friend,' the governor said. Trump told reporters early Tuesday during his flight back from the Group of Seven summit that he would not be calling Walz. 'I think the governor of Minnesota is so whacked out. I'm not calling,' Trump said. 'Why would I call him?' 'The guy doesn't have a clue. He's a mess. So, you know, I could be nice and call, but why waste time?' he continued. Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed Saturday by a man allegedly impersonating a police officer. The man is also accused of shooting state Sen. John Hoffman (D) and his wife, Yvette, authorities say. They are expected to survive after surgery. Trump offered his condolences to the victims hours after the incident. 'Such horrific violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America. God Bless the great people of Minnesota, a truly great place!' Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Saturday.
