Why Trump Says He’s ‘Not Joking’ About a Third Term

Donald Trump’s interest in seeking an unconstitutional third term as president, like many of his most dangerous or illegal ideas, began as a joke. Trump would muse on the stump that he deserved an extra term because he was robbed of his first (by Robert Mueller’s investigation) or his second (by imagined vote fraud in 2020) without quite clarifying his intent. But in an interview with NBC News this weekend, and then in remarks on Air Force One, Trump said he was completely serious about at least exploring the notion.…

Read More...

As the world turns, the House speaker meltdown enters its third week

As the world turns, most of it is probably scratching its collective head at the United States Congress. As the latest crisis, Israel’s war against terrorists, enters its second week, President Biden pledged support. So what can we expect this week on the Hill? For more on the matter, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talks with Zach Cohen, Bloomberg Government congressional reporter. Interview Transcript:  Tom Temin  Zach, good to have you back. Sure thing. And of course, there is the speaker parade beauty contest. I don’t know what you call it, but…

Read More...

Third way? Republican opponents of Donald Trump talk about forming third party – USA TODAY

Third way? Republican opponents of Donald Trump talk about forming third party  USA TODAY Cheney ousted by U.S. House Republicans, but will seek re-election  Reuters How Texas Republicans responded to Liz Cheney ousting  The Texas Tribune Liz Cheney: Republican ousted from leadership for challenging Trump election claims  BBC News More than 100 Republican former officials to seek reforms, threaten new party  NBC News View Full Coverage on Google News “us republicans” – Google News

Read More...