Connect with us

Politics

Senate Democrats push Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases

Published

on

Senate Democrats push Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases

NEWNow you can take heed to Fox Information articles!

Senate Democrats on Friday referred to as for Supreme Courtroom Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from any case associated to the occasions of Jan. 6, after it was revealed that his spouse despatched textual content messages to then-White Home chief of workers Mark Meadows urging him to problem Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss.

Highlighting reviews of the messages between Meadows and Ginni Thomas, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., launched an announcement claiming “Justice Thomas’ conduct on the Supreme Courtroom appears to be like more and more corrupt.”

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., throughout a Senate Finance Committee listening to about youth psychological well being on Capitol Hill on Feb. 8, 2022 in Washington, D.C.
( Drew Angerer/Getty Photographs)

Wyden mentioned Thomas ought to “recuse himself from any case associated to the January sixth investigation, and will Donald Trump run once more, any case associated to the 2024 election.”

Advertisement

“Judges are obligated to recuse themselves when their participation in a case would create even the looks of a battle of curiosity,” Wyden added. “Justice Thomas participated in instances associated to Donald Trump’s efforts to rig after which overturn the 2020 election, whereas his spouse was pushing to do the identical. He was the lone dissent in a case that would have denied the January sixth Committee information pertaining to the identical plot his spouse supported.”

Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, Virginia ‘Ginni’ Thomas arrive at the Heritage Foundation on Oct. 21, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Justice Clarence Thomas and his spouse, Virginia ‘Ginni’ Thomas arrive on the Heritage Basis on Oct. 21, 2021 in Washington, DC.
(Drew Angerer/Getty Photographs)

Wyden’s feedback observe reviews about textual content messages, copies of which had been obtained by The Washington Put up and CBS, despatched between Ginni Thomas and Meadows. Previous to ending his cooperation with the investigation, these textual content messages, half of a bigger variety of paperwork, had been turned over by Meadows to the Home choose committee investigating the occasions on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

In a single message, the Put up reported that Ginni, who has been married to Justice Thomas for greater than 30 years, instructed Meadows to “launch the Kraken and save us from the left taking America down.”

Justice Clarence Thomas testifies before the House Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee on Capitol Hill March 13, 2008 in Washington, DC.

Justice Clarence Thomas testifies earlier than the Home Monetary Providers and Basic Authorities Subcommittee on Capitol Hill March 13, 2008 in Washington, DC.
(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Photographs)

In different messages, Ginni prompt Trump shouldn’t concede the election to Joe Biden. She additionally referred to as the 2020 presidential election “the best Heist of our Historical past.”

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., told CBS Information on Friday that Thomas ought to think about “voluntarily showing” earlier than the Jan. 6 committee to debate the textual content messages his spouse despatched to Meadows.

Advertisement

Home Minority Chief Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., mentioned Friday it’s Thomas’ resolution on whether or not to recuse himself.

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Home Minority Chief Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Could 13, 2021.
(AP Photograph/J. Scott Applewhite)

“I believe Justice Thomas may make his choices like he’s made each different time,” McCarthy mentioned throughout a information convention on the Home GOP retreat in Florida. “It’s his resolution primarily based upon legislation. In the event you spent any time finding out the Supreme Courtroom justice, he’s one who research accurately, and I imply, from throughout. If he sees it’s not upholding the Structure, he’ll rule in opposition to it.”

Advertisement
Continue Reading
Advertisement
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Politics

Kamala Harris shuts down anti-Israel protesters during campaign speech in Michigan: 'I'm speaking'

Published

on

Kamala Harris shuts down anti-Israel protesters during campaign speech in Michigan: 'I'm speaking'

Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris shouted down protesters during a campaign speech in Michigan on Wednesday. 

The protesters, who opposed Israel’s fighting with Hamas, interrupted Harris about midway through her speech. 

At first, Harris addressed those trying to disrupt her by saying she was, “here because I believe in democracy and everybody’s voice matters, but I am speaking now.”

But as the protesters continued shouting her down, Harris became more combative. 

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally Wednesday, in Romulus, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Advertisement

“You know what, if you want Donald Trump to win, then say that. Otherwise, I’m speaking,” Harris said, eliciting static cheers from the audience. 

Those demonstrating were eventually led away, but not before a tense confrontation between Harris supporters and protesters who screamed at one another.

The exchange came amid a visit by Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, to Wisconsin and Michigan where they hoped to shore up support among the younger, diverse, labor-friendly voters. 

KAMALA HARRIS’ RUNNING MATE TIM WALZ PICTURED IN 1995 NEBRASKA MUGSHOT AFTER DUI ARREST

President Biden’s support of Israel in its ongoing war against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip has been a weak spot for the administration. 

Advertisement

Harris told the day’s first rally in Eau Claire, “As Tim Walz likes to point out, we are joyful warriors.” 

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris is welcomed by Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz,

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris is welcomed by Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, before she delivers remarks at a campaign event, Wednesday, in Eau Claire, Wisc.  (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

She said they’re looking at the future with optimism, unlike Trump, the former president and Republican White House nominee, whom she accused of being stuck in the past and preferring a confrontational style of politics — even as she criticized her opponent herself.

“Someone who suggests we should terminate the Constitution of the United States should never again have the chance to sit behind the seal of the United States,” Harris said, her voice rising.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Advertisement
Continue Reading

Politics

Watchdog group seeks investigation into Inland Empire Congressman Ken Calvert

Published

on

Watchdog group seeks investigation into Inland Empire Congressman Ken Calvert

A liberal watchdog group is seeking an investigation into Inland Empire Rep. Ken Calvert, the longest-serving Republican in California’s Congressional delegation.

The campaign finance reform group End Citizens United filed a complaint Tuesday with the Office of Congressional Ethics alleging that Calvert failed to disclose information about various rental properties that he owns in Riverside County.

The complaint follows a Times story on Calvert’s use of the legislative process known as earmarking to secure more than $100 million in taxpayer funds for his district, including more than $16 million for transportation projects within a few miles of his own rental properties.

“This is a meritless complaint from a far-left super PAC that’s endorsed Ken’s opponent, and worse — one that gets the facts wrong,” said Calvin Moore, a spokesman for Calvert’s reelection campaign.

A spokesman for End Citizens United said the group is a traditional non-connected political action committee that is allowed to make campaign contributions to candidates. Super PACs can spend unlimited amounts to support or oppose candidates, but cannot give directly to their campaigns.

Advertisement

Questions over Calvert’s real estate investments have resurfaced as the longtime congressman faces off against Democrat Will Rollins, a former federal prosecutor. California’s 41st Congressional district, which includes Corona and Palm Springs, is considered one of the country’s most competitive races.

The Times found that Calvert failed to disclose the purchase of an automotive repair center in Corona that he acquired in 2016, an omission that his office described as a clerical error. The property sits about a mile from a bridge that received $2 million in earmarked funds through Calvert’s office.

Calvert’s office said Calvert bought the property with his brothers for $2.25 million in September 2016 and had an 11% stake in the deal, valued at $247,000.

Moore said that Calvert “has always gone above and beyond to provide transparency in his financial disclosure statements.” Calvert filed six years of amended financial disclosures last week to disclose his purchase of the automotive repair center.

The complaint filed Tuesday also alleged that Calvert failed to report the purchase of two other properties, in Corona and Palm Springs. Jason Gagnon, a spokesman for Calvert’s office, said one property was disclosed properly and the other was a personal loan that Calvert disclosed “even though he was not required to do so.”

Advertisement

The Office of Congressional Ethics is an independent group with no subpoena power that reviews allegations against members of the House of Representatives and, in some cases, refers cases to the House Ethics Committee for further investigation.

Continue Reading

Politics

Blinken pressured to freeze Afghanistan aid after revelation nearly $300M could have gone to Taliban

Published

on

Blinken pressured to freeze Afghanistan aid after revelation nearly 0M could have gone to Taliban

FIRST ON FOX: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is being called on to freeze aid to Afghanistan following revelations that the assistance could be going to the Taliban. 

A recent report from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), a government entity conducting oversight of U.S. aid to the country, determined that two of five bureaus within the Department of State (DOS) couldn’t prove their compliance with counterterrorism vetting.

“Collectively, State could not demonstrate their compliance with its partner vetting requirements on awards that disbursed at least $293 million in Afghanistan,” the report stated. 

Sen. Mike Braun called for a freeze on Afghan aid after it was revealed Taliban could be receiving money. (Getty Images)

Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., said the reported oversight was “deeply alarming” in a letter to Blinken and urged him to stop Afghanistan aid until the issue is addressed. 

Advertisement

‘FEEL BETRAYED’: TOP CONSERVATIVE GROUP BLASTS VULNERABLE DEMS ON INFLATION IN MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR AD BLITZ

The failure of the DOS to fully comply with counterterrorism vetting standards “has strengthened and enriched the Taliban and its terrorist affiliates,” he said. “Further, when funds that are intended for humanitarian and development purposes end up supporting groups that perpetuate violence and instability, U.S. national security interests in the region are significantly undermined.”

“It is imperative that State take immediate remedial and comprehensive action to rectify these issues to prevent similar occurrences in the future,” wrote Braun. 

‘NEVER HEARD OF HIM’: HARRIS VP PICK WALZ HAS LITTLE NOTORIETY AMONG TRUMP-VANCE VOTERS IN PA

Taliban soldier rides in U.S. military vehicle left behind during Afghanistan withdraw

Taliban holds a military parade with equipment captured from U.S. army in Kandahar, Afghanistan on November 8, 2021.  (Photo by Murteza Khaliqi/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Further, SIGAR found that $10.9 million in U.S. taxpayer money was paid to the Taliban-controlled government by 38 of the U.S.’s 65 implementing partners. However, the report said the amount was “likely only a fraction of the total amount of U.S. assistance funds provided to the Taliban in taxes, fees, duties, and utilities because UN agencies receiving U.S. funds did not collect data or provide relevant information about their subawardees’ payments.”

Advertisement

In his letter, Braun questioned Blinken over what measures were “being taken against those individuals responsible for the failure to comply with vetting requirements and documentation retention” and asked for a description of what improvements would be made to its “documentation and record-keeping practices to avoid lapses.” 

TRUMP-ENDORSED MIKE ROGERS WINS REPUBLICAN SENATE PRIMARY IN MICHIGAN

Biden Blinken

Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., said the oversight was ‘deeply alarming’ in a letter to Blinken, pictured  right, and urged him to stop Afghanistan aid until the issue is addressed.  (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

The U.S. has been the largest international contributor of support to Afghans after their government collapsed, allowing the Taliban to take power following the disastrous withdrawal of American troops in August 2021 under President Biden. 

According to SIGAR, more than $2.8 billion has been provided by the U.S. in both humanitarian and development aid to the country since the withdrawal.

Advertisement

DOS did not provide comment to Fox News Digital in time for publication. 

Advertisement
Continue Reading

Trending