#Bennie Thompson

[saywhat-politics]

Jason Chaffetz of Fox News is “offended” that President Joe Biden gave former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) an award on Thursday.

Chaffetz, a Fox News contributor and former member of Congress, guest-hosted Thursday’s Hannity, where he interviewed Reps. James Comer (R-KY), Byron Donalds (R-FL), and Ronny Jackson (R-TX). Hours earlier, President Joe Biden bestowed upon Cheney the Presidential Citizens Medal, which is the second-highest award the president can give to a civilian. Biden also gave the award to Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), who chaired the Jan. 6 committee on which Cheney also served. Republicans have long maligned that panel, which investigated Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

[justinspoliticalcorner]

President Biden issues preemptive pardons for family and Trump targets Cheney, Kinzinger, Milley, Fauci

Doina Chiacu, Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali, and Nandita Bose at Reuters:

WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons on Monday for several of his immediate family members and people his successor Donald Trump has targeted for retaliation, including Republican former lawmaker Liz Cheney and Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The pardons, issued in Biden's last hours as president, cover the select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters, as well as all lawmakers, including Cheney, who served on the congressional committee and police officers who testified before it. They also covered Anthony Fauci, who served as White House chief medical advisor during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump, who was sworn in as president on Monday, has repeatedly called for the prosecution of his perceived enemies since winning the White House in November. Biden praised public servants as the "lifeblood of our democracy." Without mentioning Trump, he expressed alarm that some of them were subjected to threats and intimidation for doing their job. "These public servants have served our nation with honor and distinction and do not deserve to be the targets of unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions," Biden said in a statement.

President Joe Biden, in one of his final acts in office, gave preemptive pardons to several prominent enemies of Donald Trump, such as Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, and every single member of the House Select Committee on January 6th Insurrection.

See Also:

NewsNation: Biden issues pardons for Jan. 6 Committee members, Fauci, Milley

AP, via HuffPost: Biden Pardons Fauci, Milley And Members Of Jan. 6 Committee

[dicapiito]

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

J D Crowe, Mobile Press-Register

* * * *

Kevin McCarthy’s treachery.

         Axios reported on Monday about a new scandal involving Kevin McCarthy and Tucker Carlson that will reverberate for months—a near eternity in political dog-years. McCarthy has granted private access to Tucker Carlson’s producers to more than 1,400 hours of surveillance video from inside the Capitol on January 6th. See Axios, Exclusive: Kevin McCarthy gives Tucker Carlson access to massive trove of Jan. 6 riot tape.

I urge you to read the entire relatively brief article in Axios to learn the details. Tucker Carlson claims that the January 6th insurrection was “mere vandalism” and will comb through the videotapes to find footage of insurrectionists who happened to walking from one portion of the crime scene to another—making it appear that they were tourists who had lost their way.

         McCarthy’s action is stupefying. He has granted access to non-public materials to a propagandist who has continuously misrepresented the facts about the 2020 election and the January 6th insurrection. More importantly, the materials to which Carlson has been granted exclusive access do not belong to Kevin McCarthy, to Fox News, to the GOP, or to Tucker Carlson. They belong to the American people. If full transparency is appropriate, then it is appropriate for all news organizations and the American public, not merely to a politically motivated hack like Tucker Carlson.

         But the full set of videotapes should NOT be released! They show, among other things, the movement of the Vice President, Speaker Pelosi, and House and Senate leaders. If those tapes are released, all members of Congress will be less safe during the next emergency.

         What could Kevin McCarthy have been thinking? Did he make a deal with Tucker Carlson to gain the on-air personality’s assistance in securing votes for McCarthy's Speakership bid? It makes absolutely no sense and is a gross violation of congressional ethics and the constitutional office occupied by McCarthy. The co-Chair of the January 6th Committee, Rep. Bennie Thompson, called out McCarthy’s actions. See The Hill, Bennie Thompson rips McCarthy for giving Tucker Carlson Jan. 6 footage.

         Per Bennie Thompson,

If Speaker McCarthy has indeed granted Tucker Carlson — a Fox host who routinely spreads misinformation and [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s poisonous propaganda — and his producers access to this sensitive footage, he owes the American people an explanation of why he has done so and what steps he has taken to address the significant security concerns at stake.

         This is a breach of ethics and trust of epic proportions—and should be treated as such by the media and American citizens. Do your part. Don’t let this travesty fly under the radar. Speak up!

[Robert B. Hubbell Newsletter]

[prcg]

Principales demócratas amenazan con no certificar una victoria electoral de Trump

A pesar de menospreciar continuamente a cualquiera que cuestione los resultados de las elecciones, el representante Jamie Raskin y algunos de sus colegas le dijeron a Axios que no pueden decir con certeza si certificarán los resultados si el expresidente Donald Trump gana las elecciones de 2024. Raskin dijo axios en una entrevista que “obviamente aceptaría” los resultados de las elecciones si…

[reasoningdaily]

Biden to travel to Mississippi in wake of deadly storms

Alex Gangitano

People sit in front of a damaged home on Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Silver City, Miss. (AP Photo/Michael Goldberg)

President Biden will travel to Rolling Fork, Miss., on Friday to survey the damage from the massive and deadly storms that tore through the state over the weekend.

First lady Jill Biden will also join the president on the trip. They will assess recovery efforts and “reaffirm their commitment to supporting the people of Mississippi as long as it takes,” the White House announced on Wednesday. 

The Bidens also plan to meet with first responders, state and local officials, and communities impacted by the storms.

The president on Sunday declared an emergency to aid recovery and clean-up efforts in Mississippi, making federal funds available for a number of counties that were ravaged in the state. Multiple tornadoes ripped through Mississippi on Friday, with one of the more devastating ones striking 60 miles northeast of Jackson.

Biden on Saturday called Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) and lawmakers from the state, including Republican Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson.

On those calls, the president expressed his condolences for the lives lost and the damage resulting from the tornadoes and asked how he can be most supportive.

The president typically visits sites of natural disasters and other incidents to survey damage and meet with first responders, local leaders and those impacted.

He faced backlash last month for not visiting Ohio in the wake of the train derailment in East Palestine. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan went on behalf of the administration. Manwhile, former President Trump also visited the site.

[homerjacksons]

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton BRIDGERTON 1.05

[ryebecca]

"He wasn’t certain how this woman had come to mean so much to him. It seemed that one day she was a stranger, and the next she was as indispensable as air. And yet it hadn’t happened in a blinding flash. It had been a slow, sneaky process, quietly coloring his emotions until he realized that without her, his life lacked all meaning." 🐝 ✨ - An Offer From a Gentleman, Julia Quinn

[psycheetamore]

A celebration of Austin Butler's arms - I will keep reposting this blog with new photo's and gifs in the comments to create the best gifset of all times

The people have spoken: Austin Feyd's arms are best. But his other arms are also utterly delicious

Other gif/photosets: see my pinned overview post

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Nina Golgowski at HuffPost:

President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal, one of the nation’s highest civilian medals, to 20 people on Thursday, including former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.). Both helped lead the House committee’s investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection. The medal, which will be presented to the honorees at the White House, is awarded to U.S. citizens “who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens,” the White House said in a statement. Cheney was recognized for having “raised her voice — and reached across the aisle — to defend our nation and the ideals we stand for: Freedom. Dignity. And decency.” Thompson was lauded for his work registering southern Black voters following the Civil Rights Movement and chairing the House committee, where he was “at the forefront of defending the rule of law with unwavering integrity and a steadfast commitment to truth,” the White House said.

[...] Others set to be recognized with the award Thursday include same-sex marriage advocates, civil rights advocates, a war reporter, a breast cancer research advocate and various lawmakers, including Biden’s close friends former Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) and former Sen. Ted Kaufman (D-Del.), who were both lauded for their decades of public service. “President Biden believes these Americans are bonded by their common decency and commitment to serving others. The country is better because of their dedication and sacrifice,” the White House said.

Good move by President Biden hand out Presidential Citizens Medals to Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson, and Evan Wolfson for their service to the country. The Presidential Citizens Medal is the 2nd highest civilian honor.

See Also:

The Guardian: Biden to honor Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson with civilian medal

[austinbutlerslovers]

Fic Requests List (Upcoming)

Fic Style: 💝Romantic ⚠️Hardcore 🚨Depraved ❤️‍🔥Passionate

•••••••✍🏼 Works in Progress ••••••••

💝Austin Sugar Daddy

💝Friends to Lovers trope

💝Love Language ( physical touches all over)

❤️‍🔥Dunevati

❤️‍🔥 Home Run (Hank)

💝Buck returns for his ‘little harlot’

📌 Danny Ryan (waiting for City on Fire news)

*If the fic is not the list I am unable to formulate a way to make it a story. Or I wish I could get more details about it.

••••••••📝Next Upcoming•••••••••

❤️‍🔥Don’t choke

🚨More Feyd Lactation kink

❤️‍🔥 American Speed -High Stakes Don

• 🏆 Completed Requested Links 🏆 •

💝Golden Globes loving bf NEW 1.19.25

❤️‍🔥 Mirror Orgasm

⚠️Drenched in Shadows NEW 1.13.25

❤️‍🔥Heavy 2 NEW 1.9.25

❤️‍🔥Model Patient 2 NEW 1.9.25

💝Daddy I Love him/Taylor song Inspo NEW 1.1

⚠️ Silk & SilenceNEW 1.1

💝Austin Butler x Mom of 2 NEW 12.25

💝Breeding Kink NEW 12.22

⚠️Under the Misteltoe NEW 12.18

💝Dr. Austin Butler NEW12.14

🚨Skull riding Austin’s Buzzcut 12.11

❤️‍🔥Buzzcut 12.7

🚨Austin x first 12.5

🍁 Thankful 11.28

❤️‍🔥 You see Austin flirt =makeup sex 11.26

⚠️Austin x dominatrix 11.24

⚠️Austin heel kink 11.22

❤️‍🔥 Vampire 2 11.19

💝 Anniversary Massage 11.18

❤️‍🔥Another Load (Hank) 11.15

💝 The Princess treatment/Premiere 11.13

❤️‍🔥Austin butler sub x actress 11.11

⚠️ Hank Thompson sub 11.7

❤️‍🔥Zip Ties (Hank Thompson) 11.7

❤️‍🔥Playing Dirty (Hank Thompson) 11.4

🎃 Sweet as Pie (Major Gale ) Kinktober 10.31

🎃 Blood Bound (Austin Vampire Kinktober special) 10.30

🎃 Obsessed (Feyd Kinktober Special) 10.25

❤️‍🔥Jealous (Hank Thompson) 10.24

🎃 The Chase (Benny Kinktober Special) 10.19

❤️‍🔥Austin Butler Smashes you (one shot) 10.7

❤️‍🔥Austin praise kink 10.6

❤️‍🔥After Hours (Hank Thompson) 9.24

⚠️ Benny helps you stranded on the side of road 9.23

❤️‍🔥Austin Butler in Budapest filming Dune 2 9.16

❤️‍🔥Until The Bed Breaks (Benny)-quick one shot 9.16

❤️‍🔥Benny Cross Finale 9.12

❤️‍🔥Benny the Bikeriders Part 5 9.4

❤️‍🔥He Knows Things (Benny) One Shot 9.5

❤️‍🔥Benny The Bikeriders Part 4 8.29

❤️‍🔥 Bennys Gf aroused by his bike 8.4

❤️‍🔥Benny The Bikeriders Part 3: Playing House 7.22

❤️‍🔥Benny The Bikeriders Part 2: The Vandals 7.16

❤️‍🔥Benny The Bikeriders Part 1 7.3

🚨 Mr Butlers Babysitter 4 Finale 6.30

❤️‍🔥Austin Nipple play 6.22

❤️‍🔥Benny x strip tease 6.12

❤️‍🔥Benny x chokehold 6.8

💝 Major Gale War camp 6.1

⚠️Austin Butler Punishes you 6.1.24

❤️‍🔥Austin Butler Tattoo Artist 5.29

❤️‍🔥 Princess Irulan chooses: Paul or Feyd 5.21

🚨Mr. Butlers Babysitter Part 3 5.12

🚨 @ Mr. Butler corrupting a female student 5.4.24

💝 @ Taylor swift song turned into an Austin story 5.3.24

⚠️ Kinky Austin 4.27.24

💝Sub Austin Receives a BJ 4.20.24

🚨 Corrupt Austin Mr. Butler Babysitter Part 2 4.12.24

🚨 Corrupt Austin Mr. Butlers Babysitter 3.26.24

⚠️ Feyd Fantasy 7 4.8.24

⚠️ Feyd Fantasy 6 3.25.34

⚠️ Feyd Fantasy 5 3.22.24

••••••••••••••••••Master List•••••••••••••••••••

[msfangirlgonewild]

Poor Benny, how many drinks you have?

Poor John, trying to be bold

Colin and Will, they regret nothing 😂