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| Congress rebukes Steve King after white supremacy remarks - live | Congress rebukes Steve King after white supremacy remarks - live |
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| After being rebuked for racist comments and removed from committee assignments, today Rep. Steve King pushed back against Republicans for their criticism and said he had no intention of resigning. | |
| As a guest on a conservative radio show King admonished House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from California, for “[deciding] he’s going to believe The New York Times over Steve King”, referring to himself in third-person. | |
| He also went after Liz Cheney who called for him to step down, saying “if there’s support out there for Liz Cheney after this, you can’t ever put her in the category of being a conservative again. She called for my resignation. She’s been here two years. What would give her the moral authority or the intellectual judgement to do something like that?” | |
| House and Senate leaders announced today that Congress will work through the upcoming week-long recess and stay in session until there is a solution to the shutdown, which is now the longest in US history. | |
| Roughly 800,000 federal workers have gone without pay over the last four weeks and with no end to the impasse in sight, will likely soon miss their second paychecks of the year. | |
| In a letter to members of the United States Coast Guard published today, Admiral Karl L. Schultz expressed his apologies that they would not be receiving their mid-month paychecks, marking “the first time in our Nation’s history that servicemembers in a US Armed Force have not been paid during a lapse in government appropriations”. | |
| This is such a disgrace. https://t.co/3jMqBiE8PR | |
| An official from the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) also warned that soon no workers would be left. | |
| “I, for one, could not sustain six months, a year without a paycheck — I don’t know too many people that could, so you’re looking at an air controller here that would resign,” regional NATCA vice president Eddie DeLisle told The Hill. | |
| Still, both sides dug their heels in this week, and high-level talks have been at a standstill. A group of House Democrats declined a lunch invitation from Trump today, which was seen as an attempt to undermine party leadership but, according to reporting by the Associated Press, Trump told supporters that things were going smoothly and expressed no desire to bend. | |
| “We’re going to stay out for a long time, if we have to,” he said. “We’ll be out for a long time”. He added that “people are very impressed with how well government is working with the circumstances that we’re under”. | |
| As the UK grapples with the turmoil following the sweeping defeat of Theresa May’s Brexit deal, US politicians have begun to weigh in. In a statement to The Guardian today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi emphasized the international concern over the future of global institutions, and compared the political divisions abroad to those at home: | As the UK grapples with the turmoil following the sweeping defeat of Theresa May’s Brexit deal, US politicians have begun to weigh in. In a statement to The Guardian today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi emphasized the international concern over the future of global institutions, and compared the political divisions abroad to those at home: |
| “It’s disturbing to see such an important ally as politically divided as the United Kingdom is by the issue of Brexit. While domestic concerns are central to any political issue, the Brexit movement is clearly one form of the global retrenchment from international institutions. We’ve seen a domestic parallel in the Trump administration’s rumored flirtation with withdrawing the United States from NATO. It would be a horrible mistake for any nation, including the United States, to abandon the economic and military alliances that have brought such prosperity and security since the Second World War.” | “It’s disturbing to see such an important ally as politically divided as the United Kingdom is by the issue of Brexit. While domestic concerns are central to any political issue, the Brexit movement is clearly one form of the global retrenchment from international institutions. We’ve seen a domestic parallel in the Trump administration’s rumored flirtation with withdrawing the United States from NATO. It would be a horrible mistake for any nation, including the United States, to abandon the economic and military alliances that have brought such prosperity and security since the Second World War.” |
| The office of Robert Mueller, the special counsel, submitted a new court filing on Tuesday detailing communications between former Trump aid Paul Manafort and alleged Russian intelligence operative Konstantin Kilimnik. | The office of Robert Mueller, the special counsel, submitted a new court filing on Tuesday detailing communications between former Trump aid Paul Manafort and alleged Russian intelligence operative Konstantin Kilimnik. |
| New filing from Mueller's office: Paul Manafort said in Jan 2017 he was using intermediaries "to get people appointed in the Administration", Rick Gates has told investigators. pic.twitter.com/yv5ypLdrpL | New filing from Mueller's office: Paul Manafort said in Jan 2017 he was using intermediaries "to get people appointed in the Administration", Rick Gates has told investigators. pic.twitter.com/yv5ypLdrpL |
| At a taping for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” this evening, Sen. Gillibrand shared that she was officially joining the race for the white house. Announcing that she was assembling an exploratory committee and will soon be on her way to Iowa, she told Colbert she was running as a mom as she outlined key parts of her platform: | At a taping for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” this evening, Sen. Gillibrand shared that she was officially joining the race for the white house. Announcing that she was assembling an exploratory committee and will soon be on her way to Iowa, she told Colbert she was running as a mom as she outlined key parts of her platform: |
| “As a young mom, I’m going to fight for other people’s kids as hard as I’d fight for my own, which is why I believe health care should be a right, not a privilege; it’s why I believe we should have better public schools for our kids because it shouldn’t matter what block you grew up on; and I believe that anybody who wants to work hard enough should be able to get whatever job training they need to earn their way into the middle class” she said. | “As a young mom, I’m going to fight for other people’s kids as hard as I’d fight for my own, which is why I believe health care should be a right, not a privilege; it’s why I believe we should have better public schools for our kids because it shouldn’t matter what block you grew up on; and I believe that anybody who wants to work hard enough should be able to get whatever job training they need to earn their way into the middle class” she said. |
| Tonight I announced that I’m preparing to run for president, because I believe we’re all called to make a difference. I believe in right vs. wrong – that wrong wins when we do nothing. Now is our time to raise our voices and get off the sidelines. Join me: https://t.co/I1vp93u0wh | Tonight I announced that I’m preparing to run for president, because I believe we’re all called to make a difference. I believe in right vs. wrong – that wrong wins when we do nothing. Now is our time to raise our voices and get off the sidelines. Join me: https://t.co/I1vp93u0wh |
| Gillibrand is a strong critic of President Trump and has worked to block many of his priorities. She was also an early advocate for abolishing ICE and has been vocal about advancing women’s rights — earning a title from 60 Minutes as the “#MeToo Senator”. | Gillibrand is a strong critic of President Trump and has worked to block many of his priorities. She was also an early advocate for abolishing ICE and has been vocal about advancing women’s rights — earning a title from 60 Minutes as the “#MeToo Senator”. |
| But, she hasn’t always been as committed to progressive priorities. Per the New York Times: | But, she hasn’t always been as committed to progressive priorities. Per the New York Times: |
| Ms. Gillibrand, a 52-year-old former corporate lawyer, has been criticized by opponents as a politician without a firm ideological bearing of her own, having transformed from a pro-gun, conservative upstate congresswoman with deep ties to Wall Street financiers to a crusading liberal who rails against guns and refuses corporate political action committee money.” | Ms. Gillibrand, a 52-year-old former corporate lawyer, has been criticized by opponents as a politician without a firm ideological bearing of her own, having transformed from a pro-gun, conservative upstate congresswoman with deep ties to Wall Street financiers to a crusading liberal who rails against guns and refuses corporate political action committee money.” |
| NBC News staffers were sent an email Tuesday directing them to “Be careful to avoid characterizing [King’s] remarks as racist” HuffPost reports, when covering the fallout from the Republican congressman’s interview with the New York Times where he questioned why white nationalism and white supremacy were offensive during an interview with the New York Times. | NBC News staffers were sent an email Tuesday directing them to “Be careful to avoid characterizing [King’s] remarks as racist” HuffPost reports, when covering the fallout from the Republican congressman’s interview with the New York Times where he questioned why white nationalism and white supremacy were offensive during an interview with the New York Times. |
| this fear of describing republicans accurately is part of the reason steve king's managed to stick around for as long as he has https://t.co/tbNMjd6666 | this fear of describing republicans accurately is part of the reason steve king's managed to stick around for as long as he has https://t.co/tbNMjd6666 |
| After Huffpost published the standards, NBC issued a revise allowing reporters to point out that the Iowa representative has a history of racist rhetoric: | After Huffpost published the standards, NBC issued a revise allowing reporters to point out that the Iowa representative has a history of racist rhetoric: |
| ‘We revised our guidance on Rep. Steve King’s comments’ reads an email from NBC News’ standards department that was shared with HuffPost. ‘It is fair to characterize King’s comments as ‘racist,’ and point out that he has a history of racist comments, and the context can be shared that others hold that view as well’”. | ‘We revised our guidance on Rep. Steve King’s comments’ reads an email from NBC News’ standards department that was shared with HuffPost. ‘It is fair to characterize King’s comments as ‘racist,’ and point out that he has a history of racist comments, and the context can be shared that others hold that view as well’”. |
| Pressed by Sen. Cory Booker on his views on LGBTQ rights, Barr responded that he thinks “in a pluralistic society there has to be a live and let live attitude” and added that while he at one time believed marriage should be regulated by the states he is against discrimination for any reason. | Pressed by Sen. Cory Booker on his views on LGBTQ rights, Barr responded that he thinks “in a pluralistic society there has to be a live and let live attitude” and added that while he at one time believed marriage should be regulated by the states he is against discrimination for any reason. |
| “I am perfectly fine with gay marriage”, he said, “but I also want accommodation for religion”. | “I am perfectly fine with gay marriage”, he said, “but I also want accommodation for religion”. |
| After Theresa May’s Brexit deal was resoundingly defeated with a 230 majority today — the largest loss in the modern democratic era — a Democratic candidate for the US 2020 presidential election was the first to weigh in. | After Theresa May’s Brexit deal was resoundingly defeated with a 230 majority today — the largest loss in the modern democratic era — a Democratic candidate for the US 2020 presidential election was the first to weigh in. |
| Former Maryland congressman John Delaney said in a statement to the Guardian that “Brexit was never honestly sold to voters, which is why the UK finds itself in such a difficult position right now. Leaving the European Union will, in fact, hurt British citizens, but staying is not an option after a referendum, unless they have a second”. | Former Maryland congressman John Delaney said in a statement to the Guardian that “Brexit was never honestly sold to voters, which is why the UK finds itself in such a difficult position right now. Leaving the European Union will, in fact, hurt British citizens, but staying is not an option after a referendum, unless they have a second”. |
| Per my colleague Ben Jacobs: | Per my colleague Ben Jacobs: |
| Delaney, who has focused his campaign on responding to the challenges of globalization and automation, added: ‘The Brexit chaos shows that the answer to globalization isn’t to turn inward or to play into the politics of fear – which happened with Trump and the Leave campaign – but to create new policies that make capitalism more just and create meaningful public and private investment in areas and communities left behind’”. | Delaney, who has focused his campaign on responding to the challenges of globalization and automation, added: ‘The Brexit chaos shows that the answer to globalization isn’t to turn inward or to play into the politics of fear – which happened with Trump and the Leave campaign – but to create new policies that make capitalism more just and create meaningful public and private investment in areas and communities left behind’”. |
| Questioned by Democratic Sen. Chris Coons about whether Barr believes the President can pardon himself or pardon a member of his family, the AG nominee responded that Trump has the power to do both, but depending on the circumstances that action might be viewed as an abuse of that power. | Questioned by Democratic Sen. Chris Coons about whether Barr believes the President can pardon himself or pardon a member of his family, the AG nominee responded that Trump has the power to do both, but depending on the circumstances that action might be viewed as an abuse of that power. |
| Asked by Coons how the President might be held accountable for an abuse of power Barr replied “he would be accountable politically”. | Asked by Coons how the President might be held accountable for an abuse of power Barr replied “he would be accountable politically”. |
| Hi, this is Gabrielle on the west coast taking over for Ben Jacobs. | Hi, this is Gabrielle on the west coast taking over for Ben Jacobs. |
| The Senate confirmation hearing for AG nominee William Barr has resumed and Barr has circled back to his opening statement emphasizing that he would seek to “deter and punish” foreign entities from interfering in elections. | The Senate confirmation hearing for AG nominee William Barr has resumed and Barr has circled back to his opening statement emphasizing that he would seek to “deter and punish” foreign entities from interfering in elections. |
| “I would like to build on that experience to sharpen our legal tools to go after Russian nationals or nationals of any country interfering in our elections” he said. | “I would like to build on that experience to sharpen our legal tools to go after Russian nationals or nationals of any country interfering in our elections” he said. |
| The Senate voted to move ahead on legislation to block efforts by Steven Mnuchin to end sanctions on Oleg Deripaska, the Russian oligarch with close links to Putin and Paul Manafort. | The Senate voted to move ahead on legislation to block efforts by Steven Mnuchin to end sanctions on Oleg Deripaska, the Russian oligarch with close links to Putin and Paul Manafort. |
| Senate votes 42-57 to NOT table the motion to proceed to the resolution introduced by @SenSchumer disapproving of easing of Russian sanctions by the Trump admin.Now they vote on the motion to proceed. | Senate votes 42-57 to NOT table the motion to proceed to the resolution introduced by @SenSchumer disapproving of easing of Russian sanctions by the Trump admin.Now they vote on the motion to proceed. |
| Acting attorney general Matt Whitaker will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on February 8, the day after Michael Cohen’s testimony. | Acting attorney general Matt Whitaker will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on February 8, the day after Michael Cohen’s testimony. |
| NEWS: Acting AG Whitaker has agreed to testify before House Judiciary Cmte on Feb 8 (day after Michael Cohen at OGR!).@RepJerryNadler writes in letter he expects testimony even if new AG confirmed by then. https://t.co/WUOyCizDcq | NEWS: Acting AG Whitaker has agreed to testify before House Judiciary Cmte on Feb 8 (day after Michael Cohen at OGR!).@RepJerryNadler writes in letter he expects testimony even if new AG confirmed by then. https://t.co/WUOyCizDcq |
| By a vote of 424-1, the House of Representatives voted to disapprove of white supremacy in a resolution intended as a rebuke of Iowa Republican Steve King. | By a vote of 424-1, the House of Representatives voted to disapprove of white supremacy in a resolution intended as a rebuke of Iowa Republican Steve King. |
| While King voted for the resolution, the only dissenter was Democrat Bobby Rush who has pushed for a formal censure of King and believed that the resolution did not go far enough. | While King voted for the resolution, the only dissenter was Democrat Bobby Rush who has pushed for a formal censure of King and believed that the resolution did not go far enough. |
| After Sheldon Whitehouse asks Barr what the DOJ should know about the foreign business entanglements of senior government officials, Barr remains silent for a few seconds. | After Sheldon Whitehouse asks Barr what the DOJ should know about the foreign business entanglements of senior government officials, Barr remains silent for a few seconds. |
| Barr is now criticizing federal district courts for issuing injunctions to block Trump’s travel ban nationally. | Barr is now criticizing federal district courts for issuing injunctions to block Trump’s travel ban nationally. |