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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
October 19, 2021
Trump ally Steve Bannon could be facing jail time over criminal contempt charges for defying January 6 committee subpoenas. Former acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal says, unlike past criminal contempt cases, this one goes to the “heart of democracy” and the DOJ “has to enforce” the charges if Congress votes in favor of them. Aired on 10/18/2021.
Biden DOJ Will Try To Jail Bannon, Says Obama DOJ Vet - The Beat - MSNBC
Trump ally Steve Bannon could be facing jail time over criminal contempt charges for defying January 6 committee subpoenas. Former acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal says, unlike past criminal contempt cases, this one goes to the “heart of democracy” and the DOJ “has to enforce” the charges if Congress votes in favor of them. Aired on 10/18/2021.
October 19, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) joins Nicolle Wallace to break down the inner workings of how the Democratic Congressional Caucus is trying to pass voting rights reform in wake of Senator Manchin’s refusal to abolish the filibuster. Aired on 10/18/2021.
Rep. Neguse: Congress Needs To Decide 'Whether They Will Save Democracy Or Not' - Deadline - MSNBC
Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) joins Nicolle Wallace to break down the inner workings of how the Democratic Congressional Caucus is trying to pass voting rights reform in wake of Senator Manchin’s refusal to abolish the filibuster. Aired on 10/18/2021.
October 18, 2021
President Biden’s signature clean energy program is likely to be cut from the spending bill in order to appease democratic senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia. The senator says the policy is unnecessary. MSNBC’s Alicia Menendez and her panel discuss how this could impact president Biden’s climate change goals. Aired on 10/17/2021.
Climate Change Policy Likely To Be Cut From Spending Bill - American Voices - MSNBC
President Biden’s signature clean energy program is likely to be cut from the spending bill in order to appease democratic senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia. The senator says the policy is unnecessary. MSNBC’s Alicia Menendez and her panel discuss how this could impact president Biden’s climate change goals. Aired on 10/17/2021.
October 18, 2021
Former President Clinton was discharged from a hospital on Sunday after a five-night stay. His doctor reported that "his fever and white blood cell count are normalized" and they “will continue to monitor his progress." Aired on 10/17/2021.
Former President Bill Clinton Discharged From Hospital - NBC News
Former President Clinton was discharged from a hospital on Sunday after a five-night stay. His doctor reported that "his fever and white blood cell count are normalized" and they “will continue to monitor his progress." Aired on 10/17/2021.
October 18, 2021
The House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol plans to recommend a criminal contempt citation for Trump adviser Steve Bannon. MSNBC Contributors Betsy Woodruff Swan, Frank Figliuzzi, and Jill Wine-Banks joined American Voices with Alicia Menendez to discuss Bannon’s snub to the committee and what this move could mean for other witnesses. Aired on 10/17/2021.
Steve Bannon Proves Loyalty To Trump By Defying Congress - American Voices - MSNBC
The House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol plans to recommend a criminal contempt citation for Trump adviser Steve Bannon. MSNBC Contributors Betsy Woodruff Swan, Frank Figliuzzi, and Jill Wine-Banks joined American Voices with Alicia Menendez to discuss Bannon’s snub to the committee and what this move could mean for other witnesses. Aired on 10/17/2021.
October 18, 2021
Former Republicans Sophia Nelson and Joe Walsh join host Jonathan Capehart to discuss Trump’s continued stranglehold on the GOP. Aired on 10/17/2021.
Former Republicans Discuss Trump's Continued Stranglehold On The GOP - The Sunday Show - MSNBC
Former Republicans Sophia Nelson and Joe Walsh join host Jonathan Capehart to discuss Trump’s continued stranglehold on the GOP. Aired on 10/17/2021.
October 18, 2021
"We intend to go after anyone who doesn't provide information that they're lawfully compelled to, to our committee.," says Rep. Adam Schiff on the Jan. 6 committee moving to hold Steve Bannon in criminal contempt for defying the subpoena. Aired on 10/17/2021.
Rep. Schiff On Bannon Defying Jan 6 Subpoena: 'No One Is Above The Law' - The Sunday Show - MSNBC
"We intend to go after anyone who doesn't provide information that they're lawfully compelled to, to our committee.," says Rep. Adam Schiff on the Jan. 6 committee moving to hold Steve Bannon in criminal contempt for defying the subpoena. Aired on 10/17/2021.
October 18, 2021
John Oliver reveals the brave local car dealership that agreed to produce Last Week Tonight’s commercial script, sight unseen.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Web Exclusive): Local Car Commercials Update
John Oliver reveals the brave local car dealership that agreed to produce Last Week Tonight’s commercial script, sight unseen.
October 18, 2021
In this week's Bye Line, Jonathan Capehart calls out Tucker Carlson and his homophobic comments about Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg taking paternity leave. "The world has two new people who will be raised by parents who embody the values they live by. Kindness. Hard work. Service. Sacrifice. Empathy. Humility. Integrity. Resilience. Gratitude," he says. "Values Carlson neither possesses nor knows anything about." Aired on 10/17/2021.
The Bye Line: Jonathan Capehart Calls Out Tucker Carlson's Homophobia - The Sunday Show - MSNBC
In this week's Bye Line, Jonathan Capehart calls out Tucker Carlson and his homophobic comments about Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg taking paternity leave. "The world has two new people who will be raised by parents who embody the values they live by. Kindness. Hard work. Service. Sacrifice. Empathy. Humility. Integrity. Resilience. Gratitude," he says. "Values Carlson neither possesses nor knows anything about." Aired on 10/17/2021.
October 18, 2021
Goolsbee breaks down BBB into its incredibly popular provisions.
Get tickets to see Al during his 15-city "The Only Former U.S. Senator Currently on Tour" Tour at https://alfranken.com/appearances.
Al Franken: Economist Austan Goolsbee on Build Back Better (Oct. 17, 2021)
Goolsbee breaks down BBB into its incredibly popular provisions.
Get tickets to see Al during his 15-city "The Only Former U.S. Senator Currently on Tour" Tour at https://alfranken.com/appearances.
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