April 2019 – ProgressiveGrok

It’s been a while since I’ve posted. I have been busy with life’s various activities and to be honest I really don’t write unless something…

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If the Supreme Court curtails abortion rights it could flip the script on the 2022 midterm elections December 4, 2021

With the looming possibility of the Supreme Court gutting Roe v. Wade, the future of reproductive rights in America is poised to become a central and potentially defining issue in the upcoming midterm elections.

Nobody seems to know what's going on with the economy December 4, 2021

If you're confused by the US economy, which simultaneously shows signs of strength and cause for concern, you're not alone.

Biden says he's preparing to act if Putin does 'what people are worried he may do' December 4, 2021

President Joe Biden said Friday he is preparing a "set of initiatives" to make it more difficult for Russian President Vladimir Putin to "do what people are worried he may do" -- namely, having Russia invade Ukraine.

Meadows doubles down on debunked election fraud claims and whitewashes January 6 riot in new book December 4, 2021

In a new memoir, Donald Trump's former chief of staff Mark Meadows doubles down on the baseless claim the 2020 election was stolen and whitewashed the violent attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters on January 6, according to a copy of the book obtained by CNN.

Jeffrey Clark's deposition postponed until December 16 December 4, 2021

The January 6 select committee announced Friday that the deposition with Jeffrey Clark originally scheduled for Saturday has been postponed until December 16 due to a "medical condition that precludes his participation in tomorrow's meeting."

Conservative lawyer Eastman says he will defy subpoena from January 6 committee December 4, 2021

John Eastman, a conservative Lawyer who helped crafted a questionable legal theory that former Vice President Mike Pence had the constitutional authority to interrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election results, has informed the January 6 committee that he plans to defy a subpoena from the panel.

US military launches investigation after possible civilian casualties in Syria strike targeting al Qaeda leader December 4, 2021

US Central Command has launched an investigation after a drone strike against a senior al Qaeda leader in northwest Syria on Friday may have killed civilians, according to a spokesman for Central Command.

Analysis: Mitch McConnell's 2022 agenda? Do nothing. December 3, 2021

Give Mitch McConnell this: He is remarkably transparent about his political aims.

January 6 committee spoke with Michigan secretary of state December 3, 2021

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and members of her staff met virtually Tuesday with the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, Benson spokesperson Tracy Wimmer told CNN.

US, European allies sound a pessimistic note as Iran nuclear talks break in Vienna December 3, 2021

US and European officials sounded a pessimistic note Friday as the latest round of talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal concluded, saying that Tehran's maximalist demands and push to unwind previously agreed upon points are leaving them disappointed and concerned.

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