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Democrat's sarcastic 'Trump First' license plate bill nearly passes with GOP support

Georgia legislators approved a bill to feature one of Donald Trump's favorite sayings on vehicle license plates — and almost passed another one that would have mocked the Republican Party's loyalty to the former president.

The state Senate voted 34-19 on a mostly party-line vote to approve the tagline "America First" — which Senate majority leader Steve Gooch said would “reinforce a sense of national pride and unity" — on specialty license plates.

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Appeals court smacks down QAnon-promoting ex-GOP chair's bid to overturn her firing

Ousted Michigan Republican Party chair Kristina Karamo has lost yet another bid in court to be reinstated to her job.

According to the Associated Press, "The Michigan Court of Appeals said it won’t suspend a lower court’s order affirming Kristina Karamo’s removal by party members. Karamo was hoping that a stay would clear the way for her to lead a meeting Saturday in Detroit to select presidential delegates for the party’s national convention."

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Victim's 11-year-old daughter discovered break-in Tyler Boebert accused of

One of the victims of a crime spree allegedly carried out by Rep. Lauren Boebert's son left an 11-year-old girl feeling scared, according to the child's mother.

Tyler Boebert was arrested Tuesday on 22 charges in connection with vehicle break-ins and thefts in Rifle, Colorado. KJCT-TV tracked down one of the victims through a police report and asked her about one of the break-ins that shook up her eldest daughter, reported The Daily Beast.

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Lauren Boebert's son robbed a woman with a brain tumor: police

New details are emerging about the crimes allegedly committed by Rep. Lauren Boebert's (R-CO) son, who was arrested this week for going on what police say was a crime spree.

Westword reports that police have released more information about 18-year-old Tyler Boebert's alleged actions, and they include robbing a woman with a brain tumor who said that she only had $75 "left to her name."

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Lauren Boebert's ex supports his 'good-hearted' son after crime spree charges: report

Rep. Lauren Boebert's (R-CO) ex-husband opened up about his eldest son after he was hit with criminal charges.

"'I know my son is a good-hearted child and still has his whole life ahead of him," Jayson Boebert told The Daily Mail of his 18-year-old son, Tyler.

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Lauren Boebert was 'on the line watching' her son's criminal court hearing: reporter

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) was present for her son's hearing Wednesday, said a reporter who observed the meeting.

The congresswoman's son, Tyler Jay Boebert, was arrested on numerous felony charges connected to a string of thefts. The 18-year-old is facing 22 counts in connection with a "recent string of vehicle trespass and property thefts" in Rifle, the police department said in a statement.

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Republican senators kick Mitch McConnell on his way out the door

WASHINGTON — Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced he will resign from the leadership after the November election — and many of his GOP colleagues responded by giving him a big shove on the way out the door.

Speaking to Raw Story after McConnell's floor speech on Wednesday, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) complained that the Republicans need leadership that works for them — not "Big Pharma" and corporate interests.

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'Good riddance' trends on X as Mitch McConnell's resignation meets with little love

Moments after Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced he would relinquish his position as leader of the Senate Republicans, a new search term began to trend on X: "Good riddance."

This might be because the tenure of McConnell, 82, was dominated by two leading passions that the New Republic argued Wednesday "both sucked for America."

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McConnell is being strategic while trying to navigate the 'Trump Problem': ex-Senator

Former Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) thinks the reason Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced the end of his reign is part of a strategy to deal with Donald Trump.

It was reported Tuesday that McConnell was in talks with Trump and his campaign about supporting the former president's 2024 campaign efforts. But, within 48 hours, McConnell was announcing he would retire from the leadership role after the election.

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'Thoughts and prayers': Arrest of Lauren Boebert's son spurs glee on internet

A young man's future could be forever changed after felony charges were levied against him in the state of Colorado on Tuesday evening.

Americans across the nation took a moment to reflect on the challenges facing Rep. Lauren Boebert's son, Tyler Boebert, arrested on four counts of criminal possession of a financial device, four counts of criminal possession of identification documents and a count of conspiracy to commit a felony.

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Trump says he'll only hand over $100M of $450M civil fraud ruling

Former President Donald Trump Wednesday asked the court to accept a $100 million bond instead of the demanded $450 million Judge Arthur Engoron ruled he's liable for in fraud damages, according to court records and legal experts.

Trump filed an emergency application to a New York appeals court arguing it was not necessary for him to pay the full amount because Engoron's ruling was faulty and the Trump Organization is watched by a court-appointed monitor, MSNBC legal analyst Lisa Rubin noted.

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Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican Senate leader

Mitch McConnell (R-KY) will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after nearly two decades in that role.

The Kentucky Republican, who turned 82 years old last week, plans to announce his decision Wednesday from the well of the Senate, where he has served since 1985, reported the Associated Press.

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James Comer throws insults at reporter asking him what crime Joe Biden committed

Hunter Biden arrived on Capitol Hill Wednesday to answer questions about whether his father benefited financially from his international business — just days after the GOP's top witness was arrested and charged with lying to the FBI about the investigation.

The development involving ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov is considered by some as the point the case against the president collapsed, as Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) put it.

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