The partisan January 6 Committee deleted more than 100 encrypted files just days before Republicans resumed control of the House, Chair of the House Administration Committee’s Oversight Subcommittee Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) revealed Monday. The missing files are significant because they might contain information reportedly used to prosecute former President Donald Trump in Fulton County, Georgia. Fani Willis, the Fulton County district attorney, colluded with the committee to obtain information to prosecute Trump, Politico reported on January 10. The partisan committee...…The partisan January 6 Committee deleted more than 100 encrypted files just days before Republicans resumed control of the House, Chair of the House Administration Committee’s Oversight Subcommittee Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) revealed Monday. The missing files are significant because they might contain information reportedly used to prosecute former President Donald Trump in Fulton County, Georgia. Fani Willis, the Fulton County district attorney, colluded with the committee to obtain information to prosecute Trump, Politico reported on January 10. The partisan committee...WW…

Tremendous pressure is building for former Gov. Nikki Haley to drop out of the GOP presidential primary, according to polling and political experts. After Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) exited the race Sunday, Haley’s path to the nomination did not appear to improve. In fact, DeSantis’ endorsement of former President Donald Trump further consolidated support behind the former president, placing pressure on Haley to also end her fledgling campaign. Final New Hampshire GOP Primary Poll • Trump — 62% (+27)• Haley — 35%—Undecided — 3%@InsiderPolling | January 21 | 850 LVhttps://t.co/gFs9cXAiqs...…Tremendous pressure is building for former Gov. Nikki Haley to drop out of the GOP presidential primary, according to polling and political experts. After Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) exited the race Sunday, Haley’s path to the nomination did not appear to improve. In fact, DeSantis’ endorsement of former President Donald Trump further consolidated support behind the former president, placing pressure on Haley to also end her fledgling campaign. Final New Hampshire GOP Primary Poll • Trump — 62% (+27)• Haley — 35%—Undecided — 3%@InsiderPolling | January 21 | 850 LVhttps://t.co/gFs9cXAiqs...WW…

President Joe Biden, 81, reportedly shifted tactics in recent days to overcome one of the greatest hurdles of his reelection campaign: “the age issue.” Biden and his aides seek to shed his octogenarian demeanor heading into the 2024 election. Polling shows Americans are skeptical of his physical and mental abilities: Aides in recent months pleaded with Biden to make a “series of subtle shifts” to show “he still has the vigor to serve another term,” multiple people familiar with the conversations told NBC News. The shift in tactics reportedly includes speaking informally,...…President Joe Biden, 81, reportedly shifted tactics in recent days to overcome one of the greatest hurdles of his reelection campaign: “the age issue.” Biden and his aides seek to shed his octogenarian demeanor heading into the 2024 election. Polling shows Americans are skeptical of his physical and mental abilities: Aides in recent months pleaded with Biden to make a “series of subtle shifts” to show “he still has the vigor to serve another term,” multiple people familiar with the conversations told NBC News. The shift in tactics reportedly includes speaking informally,...WW…

The Democrat party is reportedly worried about former President Donald Trump’s chances of winning the 2024 presidential election — and top Democrats keep hoping to take out Trump another way than via the ballot box. Democrats worry about Trump’s reelection prospects due to his sustained strength when directly challenged. Polling shows Trump’s popularity remains high, despite constant attacks: “Once again, Democrats find themselves looking toward American institutions to stop Mr. Trump, whom they view as a mortal threat to democracy, the New York Times’ Reid J. Epstein wrote in light of...…The Democrat party is reportedly worried about former President Donald Trump’s chances of winning the 2024 presidential election — and top Democrats keep hoping to take out Trump another way than via the ballot box. Democrats worry about Trump’s reelection prospects due to his sustained strength when directly challenged. Polling shows Trump’s popularity remains high, despite constant attacks: “Once again, Democrats find themselves looking toward American institutions to stop Mr. Trump, whom they view as a mortal threat to democracy, the New York Times’ Reid J. Epstein wrote in light of...WW…

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) changed tune Friday and praised the Biden administration’s infrastructure proposal for adopting Green New Deal-like policies.“The Biden Administration and President Biden have definitely exceeded expectations that progressives had,” she said.“A lot of us expected a much more conservative administration,” the New York Democrat added.“It’s been good so far,” the congresswoman said.However, Ocasio-Cortez said her concerns remain, saying Biden’s “goals for the infrastructure plan is great, you know, but my concern is their actual offer and plan that they...…Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) changed tune Friday and praised the Biden administration’s infrastructure proposal for adopting Green New Deal-like policies.“The Biden Administration and President Biden have definitely exceeded expectations that progressives had,” she said.“A lot of us expected a much more conservative administration,” the New York Democrat added.“It’s been good so far,” the congresswoman said.However, Ocasio-Cortez said her concerns remain, saying Biden’s “goals for the infrastructure plan is great, you know, but my concern is their actual offer and plan that they...WW…

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) said Tuesday regarding the guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin, “You know, someone said it better than me: I’m not celebrating, I’m relieved.”Waters comment on the verdict after she said over the weekend rioters would need to “get more confrontational” if Chauvin was not found guilty,  Judge Peter Cahill, who is presided over the Derek Chauvin trial in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to say he hoped “elected officials would stop talking about this case.”“I’ll give you that Congresswoman Waters may have given you something on appeal that may result in...…Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) said Tuesday regarding the guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin, “You know, someone said it better than me: I’m not celebrating, I’m relieved.”Waters comment on the verdict after she said over the weekend rioters would need to “get more confrontational” if Chauvin was not found guilty,  Judge Peter Cahill, who is presided over the Derek Chauvin trial in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to say he hoped “elected officials would stop talking about this case.”“I’ll give you that Congresswoman Waters may have given you something on appeal that may result in...WW…

President Joe Biden’s Attorney General Merrick Garland said, “racism is an American problem,” during an ABC News interview with Pierre Thomas.Garland did not directly mention any ongoing cases in the interview when he was asked to do so on the Derek Chauvin trial, , “I intend to wait until the verdict before I will say anything, and I would urge the American people to do the same.”When asked by Thomas if he “believes there is bias and pockets of racism in law enforcement,” Garland answered, “Racism is an American problem. I think that.. umm.. it’s plain to me that there has...…President Joe Biden’s Attorney General Merrick Garland said, “racism is an American problem,” during an ABC News interview with Pierre Thomas.Garland did not directly mention any ongoing cases in the interview when he was asked to do so on the Derek Chauvin trial, , “I intend to wait until the verdict before I will say anything, and I would urge the American people to do the same.”When asked by Thomas if he “believes there is bias and pockets of racism in law enforcement,” Garland answered, “Racism is an American problem. I think that.. umm.. it’s plain to me that there has...WW…

The House of Representatives will vote Tuesday on whether to make Washington, D.C., a State.The House Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), the bill, H.R. 51, out of committee by a vote of 25-19 to create D.C. statehood Wednesday.House moving to put D.C. statehood bill on the floor NEXT WEEK— Mike DeBonis (@mikedebonis)Biggs’ view is supported by legal scholars, who opposed D.C. statehood’s feasibility without a Constitutional amendment to the 23rd Amendment. The Office of Legal Counsel in 2007  it was unconstitutional, the Justice Department under...…The House of Representatives will vote Tuesday on whether to make Washington, D.C., a State.The House Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), the bill, H.R. 51, out of committee by a vote of 25-19 to create D.C. statehood Wednesday.House moving to put D.C. statehood bill on the floor NEXT WEEK— Mike DeBonis (@mikedebonis)Biggs’ view is supported by legal scholars, who opposed D.C. statehood’s feasibility without a Constitutional amendment to the 23rd Amendment. The Office of Legal Counsel in 2007  it was unconstitutional, the Justice Department under...WW…

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) is one of the most controversial members of Congress, with a history of scandalous and bizarre statements and stories throughout her thirty years as a representative.Below are ten lowlights in Waters’ political career:1. Waters is reprimanded by a judge for inciting unrest during an ongoing criminal trialWaters has recently been in the news for  protesters in Minnesota to “get more confrontational” if Derek Chauvin is acquitted of murder charges for the death of George Floyd.Judge Peter Cahill, who is presiding over the trial, said on the day of counsel’s...…Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) is one of the most controversial members of Congress, with a history of scandalous and bizarre statements and stories throughout her thirty years as a representative.Below are ten lowlights in Waters’ political career:1. Waters is reprimanded by a judge for inciting unrest during an ongoing criminal trialWaters has recently been in the news for  protesters in Minnesota to “get more confrontational” if Derek Chauvin is acquitted of murder charges for the death of George Floyd.Judge Peter Cahill, who is presiding over the trial, said on the day of counsel’s...WW…

Republicans and political pundits mercilessly mocked former Gov. Nikki Haley on Wednesday for moving her campaign to South Carolina instead of dropping out of the GOP primary. The mockery underscores Haley’s lack of viability in the South Carolina primary, despite being the state’s former governor. WATCH — Trump Shades Nikki’s Non-Victory Celebration: She Can’t Get Away with “Bullsh*t!”: C-SPAN After former President Donald Trump gave Haley a sound drubbing in New Hampshire on Tuesday, the consensus among Republicans, media personalities, and Trump opponents was that Haley should...…Republicans and political pundits mercilessly mocked former Gov. Nikki Haley on Wednesday for moving her campaign to South Carolina instead of dropping out of the GOP primary. The mockery underscores Haley’s lack of viability in the South Carolina primary, despite being the state’s former governor. WATCH — Trump Shades Nikki’s Non-Victory Celebration: She Can’t Get Away with “Bullsh*t!”: C-SPAN After former President Donald Trump gave Haley a sound drubbing in New Hampshire on Tuesday, the consensus among Republicans, media personalities, and Trump opponents was that Haley should...WW…