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MyPillows described as 'piñatas filled with fist-size cotton balls' in hilariously scathing review
January 19, 2021
Mike Lindell, the Trump-loving CEO of MyPillow, has been in the news this week thanks to his strange new ravings about the Chinese government using a mysterious "wheel" to give votes to Joe Biden, which subsequently cost him a business deal with Bed, Bath and Beyond.
New York Magazine reporter Olivia Nuzzi, who has seen MyPillow commercials countless times while watching Fox News for the past four years, decided to buy a MyPillow to see if it was possible that Lindell's products were of better construction than his conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
<p>It turns out, however, that Nuzzi came away very dissatisfied with her MyPillow, and her boyfriend described it as sleeping on a "bed of rocks" without even knowing what brand of pillow she'd bought.</p><p>"I take no pleasure at all in reporting that these pillows are just as bad as you would assume they are," Nuzzi writes in her review. "It's not just that they're hard. They're lumpy. Like piñatas filled with fist-size cotton balls and packing peanuts."</p><p>Nuzzi, however, decided to stick with her MyPillow for at least a month to see if they grew on her -- but after two weeks, the mere thought of sleeping on them drove her boyfriend into a fury.</p><p>"No, we're not doing this tonight!" he told her at one point. "It's like we're the Flintstones! Every single night I have to live like Fred Flintstone! And <em>why</em>?"</p><p><a href="https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/01/if-trump-doesnt-keep-you-up-all-night-mypillow-will.html" target="_blank">Read the whole review here</a>.</p>
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'Oath Keeper' militia member arrested on conspiracy charge in connection with Capitol riot
January 19, 2021
U.S. authorities have arrested the leader of an extremist group on a conspiracy charge for storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 in an effort to interfere with the certification of the electoral college vote.
According to The Washington Post, alleged "Oath Keeper" Thomas Edward Caldwell of Clarke County, Va., was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 19, and is now facing four federal charges including "conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States in the attack on the Capitol. The conspiracy charge is reserved for offenses interfering with or obstructing the lawful operation of government."
<p>Law enforcement officials' affidavit notes that Caldwell was reportedly responsible for organizing a group of 8 to 10 individuals, including some who have been identified as "styled Ohio militia members" who "wore helmets and military-style gear and were seen moving purposefully toward the top of the Capitol steps and leading the move against police lines." The Ohio members of the group were reportedly arrested on Sunday, Jan. 17.</p><p>The affidavit also references a message Caldwell shared on Facebook on Jan. 1, just days before the pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol. In that message, Caldwell noted that he had looked into travel accommodations for a group of individuals. One hotel location, in particular, was located in Ballston, Va., just 8 miles away from the U.S. Capitol. Caldwell reportedly highlighted that location because it "would allow us to go hunting at night if we wanted to."<br/></p><p>That message was sent to a woman named Jessica Watkins. The 38-year-old U.S. Army veteran was among the Ohio residents arrested on Sunday, Jan.17 for storming the Capitol along with other members of the "Ohio State Regular Militia," an extremist group she allegedly founded back in 2019.</p><p>The FBI also highlighted another message Caldwell sent suggesting they would be mobilizing since Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes had not made his "call to arms."</p><p>"I don't know if Stewie has even gotten out his call to arms, but it's a little friggin late," Caldwell wrote on Jan. 1, adding, "This is one we are doing on our own. We will link up with the North Carolina [sic] crew."</p><p>The affidavit also reveals that Caldwell also sent a video message from inside the Capitol on Jan. 6. Accompanying the disturbing clip, he wrote, "us storming the castle. Please share. Sharon was right with me! I am such an instigator! She was ready for it man! Didn't even mind the tear gas."</p><p>"Proud boys scuffled with cops and drove them inside to hide. Breached the doors. One guy made it all the way to the house floor, another to Pelosi's office. A good time," Caldwell said. Shortly after making that remark, Caldwell added, "We need to do this at the local level. Lets [sic] storm the capitol in Ohio. Tell me when!"</p><p>As of Tuesday, Jan. 19, more than 100 people have been arrested in connection with the riot that took place on Capitol Hill.</p>
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Sidney Powell drops lawsuit to overturn Georgia election less than 24 hours before Biden swearing in
January 19, 2021
Attorney Sidney Powell has voluntarily asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
"Appellants submit this Joint Motion to Dismiss, showing agreement of all parties hereto that this case be dismissed, each party to bear their own costs," the motion said. "Wherefore, the parties respectfully request that this appeal be dismissed."
<p>Powell's motion comes less than 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">JUST IN: Less than 24 hours before Biden is sworn in, Sidney POWELL voluntarily drops her lawsuit to overturn results in Georgia. <a href="https://t.co/SHm1fRzON7">pic.twitter.com/SHm1fRzON7</a><br/>— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) <a href="https://twitter.com/kyledcheney/status/1351597328738758658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
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