A small makeshift memorial including flowers and a Navy cover were left on the steps of the Russell Senate Office building over the weekend by people honoring the late Sen. John McCain. But displays like this won’t last long, say Capitol Police. Ken Farnaso, a staffer for Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., posted a photo Sunday afternoon of bouquets outside of the Senate office building where McCain’s D.C. office is. Officers outside of Russell Monday morning said that any bouquets, flowers, gifts or other items will be removed promptly by Capitol Police. “Those really aren’t allowed,” one officer told Roll Call. He said that an accumulation of unattended items cause security concerns. A growing tribute including flowers and candles were left at the senator’s Phoenix office Sunday. Flags on Capitol Hill are flying at half staff Monday for McCain, although President Donald Trump has not instructed flags to fly at half staff for the executive branch … [Read more...] about Makeshift John McCain Memorials Not Welcome on Capitol Hill
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Twitter CEO, other tech execs to address social-media ‘bias’ against conservatives at Capitol Hill hearing
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is seen at the New York Stock Exchange, Nov. 19, 2015. (Associated Press) Amid concerns that conservative voices are being silenced on social media, a U.S. House committee announced Friday that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and other tech executives will appear before the panel on Capitol Hill Sept. 5. Dorsey will discuss his company’s “algorithms and content judgment calls” before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the committee announced via Twitter. CONFIRMED: Twitter CEO @jack Dorsey will testify September 5 before E&C on the company’s algorithms and content monitoring.— Energy and Commerce (@HouseCommerce) August 24, 2018 House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., who has frequently complained about "one-sided" content on social media, said Dorsey's scheduled appearance was arranged through talks among Dorsey, himself and U.S. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., chairman of the committee. "One-sided … [Read more...] about Twitter CEO, other tech execs to address social-media ‘bias’ against conservatives at Capitol Hill hearing
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, others to address social-media bias against conservatives at Capitol Hill hearing
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is seen at the New York Stock Exchange, Nov. 19, 2015. (Associated Press) Amid concerns that conservative voices are being silenced on social media, a U.S. House committee announced Friday that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and other tech executives will appear before the panel on Capitol Hill Sept. 5. Dorsey will discuss his company’s “algorithms and content judgment calls” before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the committee announced via Twitter. CONFIRMED: Twitter CEO @jack Dorsey will testify September 5 before E&C on the company’s algorithms and content monitoring.— Energy and Commerce (@HouseCommerce) August 24, 2018 House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., who has frequently complained about "one-sided" content on social media, said Dorsey's scheduled appearance was arranged through talks among Dorsey, himself and U.S. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., chairman of the committee. "One-sided … [Read more...] about Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, others to address social-media bias against conservatives at Capitol Hill hearing
Manafort, Cohen cause no GOP earthquake on Capitol Hill
A day after President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager was found guilty on eight counts of tax and bank fraud, and Mr. Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen plead guilty to charges that included illegal campaign contributions allegedly orchestrated by Mr. Trump, there was no rush to the exits by Republicans in the Congress, and no expectation on Capitol Hill that GOP lawmakers were ready to abandon the President. “We’ll have to see where this goes, we just don’t know where it goes from here,” said Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), as GOP Senators gave no hints of any rush away from President Trump, despite the twin legal setbacks on Tuesday. “I’m sure we’ll stay tuned for the next move,” said Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA), who told reporters that he saw no need for any immediate reaction by the Congress, which left Democrats fuming. “The Republican response so far has been an abdication of moral and legal … [Read more...] about Manafort, Cohen cause no GOP earthquake on Capitol Hill
To impeach or not to impeach? Capitol Hill weighs the question after Cohen plea
Testimony from President Trump's former longtime personal lawyer Michael Cohen on Tuesday that Mr. Trump directed him to violate campaign finance law — claims he made as he pleaded guilty to two counts of campaign finance violations — renewed questions on Capitol Hill about the possibility of impeachment. Cohen is not the only former Trump associate to be convicted of a crime — former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort was found guilty of financial fraud-related crimes on Tuesday, former national security adviser Mike Flynn is awaiting sentencing, and former Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. But Cohen's allegations point back to the president directly. A number of Democrats are still being cautious on the possibility of pursuing impeachment. For Republicans, a top GOP aide tells CBS News Correspondent Nancy Cordes, "This is the most uncomfortable Republicans have been" about the president's actions, but they still … [Read more...] about To impeach or not to impeach? Capitol Hill weighs the question after Cohen plea