Refilling the Swamp? Trump Rescinded The Ethical Lobbying Bar For Aides As He Was Leaving Office

Added 01-21-21 07:55:02am EST - “In a column this week, I was recently critical of the pardons issued by former President Donald Trump, including additional figures convicted of different forms of political corruption. For a perso?” - Jonathanturley.org

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• Trump frees former aides from ethics pledge, lobbying ban
• Trump revokes 5-year lobbying ban for administration officials on last day in office
• Lil Wayne thanks Trump on Twitter for pardon before leaving office
• Comey argues Trump shouldn't be prosecuted after leaving Oval Office

The Case Against Retroactive Impeachment Trials: A Response To The Open Letter Of Scholars

Added 01-22-21 08:55:02am EST - “This week, a group of scholars wrote an open letter endorsing the constitutional basis for trying former President Donald Trump in a retroactive impeachment trial. The letter contains many individu?” - Jonathanturley.org

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• Warren Hastings and the Historical Basis for Retroactive Impeachments
• Mitch McConnell sends letter to GOP senators on impeachment procedure summary
• The Case for a Swift Impeachment
• Pelosi Holds Back Impeachment Article as House Builds Case

Res Ipsa Hits 48,000,000

Added 01-22-21 06:55:02am EST - “Last night, we passed the 48,000,000 mark in views on the blog. We just passed 47,000,000 and we are coming off a record year in terms of traffic and postings. The blog continues to grow with new r?” - Jonathanturley.org

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• Trust in Traditional Media Hits 46%, a New Low
• Authorities: Pittsburg police car hits pedestrian
• Alabama hits new high for virus hospitalizations
• Chinese propaganda hits U.S. after Capitol takeover

Yes, Biden is President . . . Just A Tad Premature

Added 01-20-21 01:55:01pm EST - “I thought that the Biden inauguration was one of the most beautiful and moving in my lifetime.? It was overwhelming to listen to Lady Gaga's rendition of the national anthem, Garth BrooksR?” - Jonathanturley.org

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• Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO president, hopes Joe Biden most 'pro-worker' president since Lyndon Johnson
• Republican Senator Rick Scott Urges President Trump Not To Skip President-Elect Joe Biden's Inauguration
• Here's what President Trump had to say after Congress affirmed Joe Biden as the next President
• Hannity Slams ‘Biden's Disastrous First Week' Before the End of Biden's First Full Day as President

Hail To The Chief: Joe Biden Becomes Our 46th President

Added 01-20-21 11:55:03am EST - “Just before noon, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. became our 46th President.? Most of us wish him the greatest success in leading this nation and hopefully plotting a course of unity rather than divisio?” - Jonathanturley.org

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• Biden sworn in as nation's 46th president
• Joe Biden Sworn in as America's 46th President
• Biden Sworn In as 46th President of the United States
• Joe Biden to be sworn in as 46th president amid turmoil and loss in US

"Everybody's Mistakes Except My Own": Trump Final Pardon List Offers A Telling Reflection On His Legacy

Added 01-20-21 08:55:01am EST - “"I can pardon everybody's mistakes except my own." Those words of Cato of Elder have long been the principle guiding presidents who have resisted the temptation of issuing themselves self-par?” - Jonathanturley.org

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• Pardon talk intensifies as Trump approaches final 24 hours in office
• Assange Allies See Chance of Pardon Dwindling Amid Chaos of Trump's Final Days
• Who will Trump pardon? As pundits and activists continue to make the case for Assange, Joe Exotic's reportedly on the list
• Open our eyes, Lord: Sunday reflection

Incitement Or Free Speech? Comey Calls For the Republican Party To Be "Burned Down"

Added 01-19-21 09:55:01am EST - “There is an interesting interview this week with former FBI Director James Comey.? He states that he now believes that the infamous alleged "pee tape" may be real and makes other surpri?” - Jonathanturley.org

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• Trump's Rally Speech Was Not Illegal "Incitement"
• Free Speech Is a Value, Not Just a Right
• Liz Cheney Completes Her Break With the Republican Party
• Bay County Republican Party won't acknowledge Biden win

Warren Hastings and the Historical Basis for Retroactive Impeachments

Added 01-18-21 11:55:02am EST - “It sometimes seems that every impeachment road leads back to Warren Hastings.? Previously, I wrote about Hastings in addressing the bribery theories being voiced by Democratic leaders and legal exp?” - Jonathanturley.org

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• Nancy Pelosi wore the same dress for both impeachments
• The Case Against Retroactive Impeachment Trials: A Response To The Open Letter Of Scholars
• National Archives launches official website for Trump presidential library, highlights impeachments
• White House officials blame Rudy Giuliani for both of Trump's impeachments, New York Times report says

The No-Show Option: Trump Could Sit Out The Senate Trial And Still Prevail

Added 01-18-21 08:55:02am EST - “Below is my column in the Hill on why President Donald Trump might want to consider skipping the upcoming Senate trial.? Rumors continue to suggest that Trump is considering Rudy Giuliani as counse?” - Jonathanturley.org

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• The Second Trump Senate Trial: Think Belknap Not Blount
• Impeachment trial tests Trump's grip on Senate GOP
• Giuliani won't be part of Trump defense at Senate trial
• McConnell circulates procedures for second Senate impeachment trial of Trump

When The Best Is Not Good Enough: Scarborough Recounts Clearly Bad Advice On Suing Trump

Added 01-18-21 07:55:02am EST - “I have long-criticized President Donald Trump for his tweets suggestions that MSNBC Joe Scarborough murdered a former aide when he was a Republican congressman two decades ago and suggested on Twit?” - Jonathanturley.org

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• 'Kill him with his own gun': DC police officer recounts being attacked by pro-Trump mob at the US Capitol
• Scarborough calls for arrest of Trump, Giuliani and Trump Jr. for insurrection against US
• Joe Scarborough: Let's Just Call Trump What He Is, ‘He's a Fascist … He Encourages Violence'
• Dominion Files $1.3 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Sidney Powell.. Considering Suing President Trump