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    Donald Trump Extremism Opens Door to New Bipartisan Coalition in Congress

    Keith Girard
    Donald Trump’s extremism on everything from torture to immigration policy could be a blessing in disguise. It could lead to the creation of a new bi-partisan coalition in Congress that will act as a check on some of his crazier schemes and policies. The first signs of this nascent coalition have been emerging in the days since his surprise election. ...
    CONGRESS

    Donald Trump Lands World’s Biggest Chick Magnet–the White House–Sans Melania

    Keith Girard
    Donald Trump confirmed that Melania and their 10-year-old son Barron will not join him immediately at the White House (if ever). Trump did not specify a time when the arrangement would change, setting the stage for another unprecedented moment in the nation’s history. No other president has resided in the White House without his wife going back to the founding of the country. ...
    WHITE HOUSE
    Donald Trump cabinet officials should face contempt charges for ignoring impeachment subpoenas. (Photo: Getty)

    After Shaky Victory, Donald Trump Now Faces ‘Rigged Election’ Allegations

    Keith Girard
    As Donald Trump’s deficit in the popular vote edges north of 1.5 million votes, the President-elect is now being confronted with election rigging allegations over Republican efforts to suppress Democratic votes, leading to his razor-thin victories in key swing states and the presidential election overall. The election was remarkable on its face, because it cut against almost every poll, which predicted Democrat Hillary Clinton would win key swing states like North Carolina and Florida. But she didn't....
    ELECTIONSPOLITICS

    Cocaine Republican Eyes Political Return: A Case Study of White Privilege (video)

    Keith Girard
    Trey Radel, a Florida Republican resigned in disgrace from Congress two years ago after a cocaine conviction. But he’s eyeing a political return and is hitting the talk show circuit. How’s that possible? It’s a case study in white privilege. The 2013 arrest briefly rose to national attention when it was revealed that Radel had voted to drug test poor people before they could receive food stamps and other social services....
    CONGRESS
    Rudy Giuliani, a mouthpiece for Donald Trump is facing prosecution. (Photo: Getty)

    Rudy Giuliani Got Rich Off Fat-Cat Speaking Fees Just Like Hillary Clinton

    Keith Girard
    Rudy Giuliani, a vocal critic of former Hillary Clinton’s multi-million dollar haul from fat-cat speaking fees, was feeding at the same trough of corporate largess reserved for former politicians. Conflicts of interest abound now that he’s being considered for a cabinet position. Giuliani claimed he was broke with $7,100 to his name following his bitter 2002 divorce from second wife Donna Hanover. He's a member of the one percent now. ...
    WHITE HOUSE

    Trump Ready to Shell Out $25 Million to End Trump University Fraud Suits

    Keith Girard
    Donald Trump apparently is dropping the tough talk over Trump University fraud lawsuits and is ready to shell out as much as $25 million to make the cases go away without admitting wrong-doing before he takes office as President, according to a new report. Trump had previously vowed to fight the lawsuits, filed in New York and California, and never offered more than a “low-seven-figure” amount to settle the cases....
    WHITE HOUSE

    Graham Defies Trump on Immigration: Keep Your Hands Off Children!

    Keith Girard
    Lindsey Graham, a conservative South Carolina senator, has sent a clear message to Donald Trump . He strongly suggesting congressional Republicans aren’t rolling over on Trump’s draconian immigration plans and vowed to protect immigrant children. Trump promised during a “60 Minutes” interview last Sunday to deport at least 3 million illegal immigrants during the first 100 days in office and register Muslim’s from countries where terrorists are active....
    CONGRESS

    New York Top Cop Slams Trump Effort to Unleash Wall Street Wolves, Fraudsters

    Keith Girard
    Donald Trump’s transition team is under fire from New York’s attorney general for trying to undermine state laws that protect consumers and investors from unscrupulous Wall Street traders. So much for another Trump campaign promise to root out fraud and corruption. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is currently pursuing civil fraud charges against Trump over defunct Trump University, which allegedly ripped-off thousands of students....
    NATIONAL

    Julian Assange Begs Trump for Pardon as Nation’s Top Spy Fingers Wikileaks

    Keith Girard
    Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who is wanted in the United States on espionage charges, has made a formal request for a pardon from incoming president Donald Trump. Is this the political payoff he was hoping for? The effort comes as the the nation’s top spy, Adm. Michael S. Rogers, went public with charges that Wikileaks disseminated private Clinton campaign and Democratic National Committee emails hacked by an unnamed “nation-state.” (read Russia)....
    NATIONAL SECURITY

    The Trump Syndrome: A Disaffected Voter Weighs In on New Post-Election Zeitgeist

    David Fagin and Keith Girard
    If, like me, you have a twisted, acidic, contempt-filled knot in your stomach over the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States, don’t panic. It’s a normal reaction to a sexist, misogynistic megalomaniacal con man winning the highest office in the land. Call it the “Trump Syndrome.” You obviously have the foresight to recognize what we’re in for, for at least the next four years, if not much, much longer....
    POLITICS