Democrat lawmaker calls Clarence Thomas an ‘Uncle Tom’ and ‘lynchman’ after Supreme Court redistricting ruling

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan launched a blistering attack on U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas in a fiery video Monday, calling him an “Uncle Tom” and a “lynchman,” as well as accusing him of betraying the Black community. Her remarks came in response to a Monday Supreme Court ruling on redistricting, in which the … Read more

Kash Patel denies excessive drinking allegations as ‘total farce’ in Senate hearing

FBI director also dismisses allegations of unexplained absences as Democrats challenge him over Atlantic report US politics live – latest updates Embattled FBI director Kash Patel has denied under oath recent allegations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences on the job, dismissing them as “baseless” during a fiery congressional hearing. Democrats challenged him over the … Read more

Hallie Jackson interviews former FBI Director James Comey

Former FBI Director James Comey says he will “stand up and defend himself” after he was indicted over a photo of seashells which showed the numbers “8647.” Comey tells NBC News’ Hallie Jackson that a justice system based on retribution is “not American.” 

Schumer backs GOP’s plan to bring the pain during future shutdowns: ‘I’m going to vote for it’

Senate Republicans’ gamble to inflict pain on themselves to thwart future shutdowns just got an unlikely backer: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. The upper chamber is set to vote on Sen. John Kennedy’s, R-La., resolution on Wednesday that would prevent senators from getting a paycheck during a government shutdown. It’s a tool that Republicans … Read more