Russia increasing troops at Ukraine border; invasion could happen at any time, White House says

Russia is amassing new forces at the Ukraine border and an invasion could begin “any day,” including during the Winter Olympics, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Friday. “We are in the window when an invasion could begin at any time should [Russian President] Vladimir Putin decide to … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Jill Biden says bills aren’t footballs to ‘pass or pivot’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden went public Monday with her frustration over a political process that she says treats legislation like a football to “pass or pivot” while real people, such as her community college students, continue waiting for assistance that would help them build better futures. “Governing isn’t a … The Washington Times stories: White House

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60-year-old GOP congressman says his age impacted his testimony to FBI during investigation

 After being indicted by a federal grand jury in Oct. 2021 for allegedly lying to the FBI, Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry now claims he didn’t lie—but he was confused during interrogations. According to new court documents filed Friday, attorneys representing the GOP official argue that Fortenberry was confused due to his age. His attorneys also plan to call on an expert who can speak to his failing memory and age. According to the Omaha World-Herald, Fortenberry’s lawyers said they wanted his entire conversation with the FBI played for the jury to…

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It’s Time to Go on ‘Offense Every Single Day for the Unborn,’ Heritage’s Kevin Roberts Says

It is time for America to recognize that “abortion, just like slavery, is one of the greatest human evils that humans have ever experienced in world history,” Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation, said to a crowd of pro-life students and advocates Saturday.  It’s time for the pro-life community to be on “offense every single day for the unborn and moms and dads and families in America,” Roberts said.   The president of The Heritage Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank, spoke to pro-life activists on the main stage…

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GOP Senator Says He’s ‘Not Surprised’ About Trump Attacking Him For Calling Election ‘Fair’

<p>Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) refused to back down on his remarks calling the 2020 presidential election &#8220;fair&#8221; after former President Trump accused him of being &#8220;woke&#8221; for <a href=”https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-rounds-2020-election-fair”>daring to defy</a> his election fraud falsehoods.</p> Talking Points Memo

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MyPillow Guy Says Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenaed His Phone Records

<p>MyPillow guy Mike Lindell, an ally of former President Trump who has repeatedly pushed the Big Lie of a &#8220;stolen&#8221; election, told <a href=”https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/05/mypillow-ceo-mike-lindell-says-phone-records-subpoenaed-by-house-jan-6-committee.html”>CNBC</a> on Wednesday that his phone records have been subpoenaed by the Jan. 6 committee.</p> Talking Points Memo

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