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February 9 Morning Edition

INDEPENDENT
— Republican congressman says Trump supporters will carry out more violence if he is acquitted by Senate. Adam Kinzinger argues that colleagues are taking the country down a path towards ‘the end of America as we know it.’ – Gino Spocchia (DIERSEN: What percent of Republicans in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, in your municipality, and in your precinct side with Kinzinger?)
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-impeachment-trial-violence-b1799636.html

ABC7
— Trump’s impeachment trial starting: ‘Grievous crime’ or just ‘theater’? – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trumps-trial-starting-grievous-crime-or-just-theater/10323423/

NBC5
— Biden’s Justice Dept. to Ask Nearly All Trump-Era US Attorneys to Resign. In 2017, President Donald Trump abruptly ordered the resignation of 46 U.S. attorneys. – Michael Balsamo
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/bidens-justice-dept-to-ask-nearly-all-trump-era-us-attorneys-to-resign/2433103/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Here’s what to expect as Donald Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial gets underway. Said White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on if President Biden will watch Trump’s impeachment trial: “He will not spend too much time watching the proceedings.” – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/8/22273607/what-to-know-about-ex-president-donald-trump-2nd-senate-impeachment-trial
— Welch proposes limiting state House speaker’s tenure to less than a third of the time Madigan served. Welch, who was chosen by his Democratic colleagues last month to replace longstanding House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, proposes to prohibit anyone from being elected to the speaker’s post for more than five terms.- Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/8/22273576/welch-madigan-house-speaker-term-limits-democrats-general-assembly-rules-legislature

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago Teachers Union advances school reopening plan to members, delegates cast ‘no confidence’ vote against Mayor Lori Lightfoot, CPS – HANNAH LEONE and GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-ctu-delegates-tentative-reopening-deal-20210209-ch74mqecqfdpzpqmnof4qij6ke-story.html
— APRIL 21, 2020 FLASHBACK: Conservative groups — some with close connections to the White house — quietly nurture anti-lockdown protests
By KENNETH P. VOGEL, JIM RUTENBERG AND LISA LERER (DIERSEN: Who are the conservative leaders in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, and in your municipality? How often do they write and publish articles that promote the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in the Republican Party platform? How often do they share such articles? Do they read GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters? Do they encourage conservatives to read those newsletters?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-conservative-groups-anti-lockdown-protests-20200422-mj3idmbc2zaj5dod4fl4n66xxm-story.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 121 COVID-19 cases Monday, 3 deaths, 2.74% of population fully vaccinated – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/02/09/dupage-county-reports-121-covid-19-cases-monday-3-deaths-274-of-population-fully-vaccinated/

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Lawmakers, advocates aim to address racial disparities among older Illinoisans – RAYMON TRONCOSO
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/lawmakers-advocates-aim-to-address-racial-disparities-among-older-illinoisans

WIREPOINTS
— Chicago Bends The Knee To Teachers’ Union, Tells Kids To Go To Hell – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/chicago-bends-the-knee-to-teachers-union-tells-kids-to-go-to-hell-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Recent Events Offer a Glimpse into Leftist Dreams for America – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/media/recent-events-offer-a-glimpse-into-the-leftist-dream-for-america/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— JANUARY 1, 2011 FLASHBACK: IR READERS PICK MOST EFFECTIVE ILLINOIS CONSERVATIVE LEADERS (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress that TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois was not cited. Who are the conservative leaders today in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, and in your municipality? How often do they write and publish articles that promote the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in the Republican Party platform? How often do they share such articles? Do they read GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters? Do they encourage conservatives to read those newsletters?)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2011/01/illinois-conservative-movement-leadership-.html

FOX NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Republican John Cox jumps into California gubernatorial race, taking aim at Newsom, Faulconer Businessman is 2nd major Republican to launch a campaign in likely recall election – Paul Steinhauser (DIERSEN: I served with Cox on the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-governor-race-republican-john-cox
— Ben Carson to launch conservative think tank to engage with local governments (DIERSEN: I certainly hope that Carson engages with Wheaton, its chamber of commerce, and its downtown association. Ever-increasingly, the aforesaid drive conservatives out of Wheaton, and especially conservatives who are Trump supporters, patriotic, Republican, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://news.yahoo.com/ben-carson-launch-conservative-think-122844729.html

AMERICAN THINKER
— House impeachment managers really are coming after you – Eric Utter (DIERSEN: What should/will the Illinois Republican Party do to protect Trump-supporters in Illinois? What should/will the DuPage County Republican Central Committee do to protect Trump-supporters in DuPage County? What should/will the Milton Township Republican Organization do to protect Trump-supporters in Milton Township? What should/will Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains do to protect Trump-supporters in their precincts?)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/02/house_impeachment_managers_really_are_coming_after_you.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Now that the Democrats have full ownership of all elected branches of the national government, they are aggressively dismantling everything that Trump accomplished, and, worse yet, are using every lever of their power to destroy all political opposition in truly Stalinesque fashion. From the former leader of the free world down to lone bloggers or a single deplorable in flyover country, they want every single person or entity that could possibly stand in their way dealt with.)

AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM
— Warren to Introduce a $2.75 Trillion Wealth Tax in the Senate – Isabelle Morales (DIERSEN: What about those who have many millions less dollars today because they spend many millions of dollars on immediate pleasures in the past? What about an immediate pleasures tax?)
https://www.atr.org/warren-introduce-dangerous-wealth-tax-senate

BREITBART
— Lee Smith: Impeachment ‘Isn’t About Trump,’ but ‘Punishing the American Voters’ – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2021/02/08/lee-smith-impeachment-isnt-about-trump-punishing-american-voters/
— Rep. Rodney Davis: Nancy Pelosi ‘Should Pay the $5,000 Fine’ for Skipping Her Own Metal Detector Rule – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2021/02/08/rep-rodney-davis-nancy-pelosi-should-pay-the-5000-fine-for-skipping-her-own-metal-detector-rule/
— FNC’s Carlson: Biden Immigration Policies ‘an Act of Aggression,’ ‘Designed to Humiliate You and Demoralize You’ – Jeff Poor
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/02/09/fncs-carlson-biden-immigration-policies-an-act-of-aggression-designed-to-humiliate-you-and-demoralize-you/
— Amy Coney Barrett Was Supposed To Be A Religious Extremist, But Her First Opinion On A Church Ruling Says Otherwise – MARY MARGARET OLOHAN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/08/amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-religious-extremist-california-houses-worship/
— Tom Cotton: Joe Biden Considers Coronavirus Tests for Traveling Americans But Not Illegal Aliens – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/08/tom-cotton-joe-biden-considers-coronavirus-tests-for-traveling-americans-but-not-illegal-aliens/

COMMUNITIES DIGITAL NEWS
— The Liberal Triad’s purge of American Patriots has begun – Joseph Ragonese
https://www.commdiginews.com/politics-2/the-liberal-triads-purge-of-american-patriots-has-begun-135996/

DAILY CALLER
— ‘Irreparable Harm’: Texas Sheriff Says Biden’s No Deportation Order Is Creating ‘Lawlessness’ At The Southern Border – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/08/irreparable-harm-texas-sheriff-joe-biden-no-deportation-order-creating-lawlessness-southern-border/

DAILY WIRE
— Candace Owens Teases Presidential Run – Amanda Prestigiacomo
https://www.dailywire.com/news/candace-owens-teases-presidential-run

TOWNHALL
— What Do Conservatives Do Now? (Part One) – Gary Aminoff (DIERSEN: Who are the conservative leaders in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, and in your municipality? How often do they write and publish articles that promote the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in the Republican Party platform? How often do they share such articles? Do they read GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters? Do they encourage conservatives to read those newsletters?)
https://townhall.com/columnists/garyaminoff/2021/02/08/what-do-conservatives-do-now-n2584343
— What Do Conservatives Do Now? (Part Two) – Gary Aminoff
https://townhall.com/columnists/garyaminoff/2021/02/09/what-do-conservatives-do-now-part-two-n2584344

NEWS BUSTERS
— Senate Dems New Section 230 Bill May Incentivize Big Tech to Censor MORE Speech – Kayla Sargent
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/kayla-sargent/2021/02/08/senate-dems-new-section-230-bill-may-incentivize-big-tech
— Washington Examiner’s ‘Liberal Media Scream’ With the MRC’s Assessment – Brent Baker
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/brent-baker/2021/02/08/washington-examiners-liberal-media-scream-mrcs-assessment

PJ MEDIA
— It’s Your God-Given, Constitutionally Protected Right to Believe Crazy Things – STEPHEN GREEN
https://pjmedia.com/vodkapundit/2021/02/08/its-your-god-given-constitutionally-protected-right-to-believe-crazy-things-n1424001

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Trump appointee sues Biden admin after attempted firing from independent federal agency. Roger Severino received an e-mail last Wednesday from the deputy director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office demanding his immediate resignation. – Raymond Wolfe (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Diersen v. GAO.)
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-appointee-sues-biden-admin-after-illegal-firing-from-independent-federal-agency

ARTNET NEWS
— Republican Leaders Accuse the National Museum of African American History of ‘Bias’ in Its Display on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Prominent Black conservatives and lawmakers call the museum’s display a “disingenuous effort.” – Brian Boucher
https://news.artnet.com/art-world/national-museum-african-american-history-clarence-thomas-1942034

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— ‘Mostly Peaceful’ Violence and Dueling Double Standards – Michael Barone
https://www.creators.com/read/michael-barone/02/21/mostly-peaceful-violence-and-dueling-double-standards

THE HILL
— Bill Press: Tear down this fence! – BILL PRESS
https://thehill.com/opinion/columnists/537918-bill-press-tear-down-this-fence

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump Isn’t the Only One on Trial. The Conservative Media Is, Too. The former president’s second impeachment trial begins oral arguments tomorrow. But conservative media organizations face an even more consequential test in the weeks and months ahead.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/08/us/politics/trump-conservative-media.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Its Own Domestic Army: How the G.O.P. Allied Itself With Militants.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/08/us/militias-republicans-michigan.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Why Democrats Want a Trump Trial They already know the result, but they think it will hurt the GOP. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-democrats-want-a-trump-trial-11612828183
— The Political Logic of the Trump Trial. Democrats seek to divide Republicans and see little downside. That may turn out to be a miscalculation. – Charles Lipson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-political-logic-of-the-trump-trial-11612827029
— Biden Administration to Ask Dozens of Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorneys to Resign – Sadie Gurman (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote patronage and political affiliation discrimination. I should write a book about them.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-administration-to-ask-dozens-of-trump-appointed-u-s-attorneys-to-resign-11612846069
— How to Keep America Polarized. Democrats are happy to throw over any rule, custom or convention that gets in their way. – William McGurn
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-keep-america-polarized-11612826788

RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH
— Employers should evaluate their pay and hiring practices to uncover any bias or disparate impact in practices – KAREN MICHAEL (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will all employers officially stop hiring and get rid of those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://richmond.com/business/labor-law-employers-should-evaluate-their-pay-and-hiring-practices-to-uncover-any-bias-or/article_0fe6bf7c-854b-527a-8148-38deb6500e4f.html

LAWYERLY
— Deloitte admits it has ‘expectation’ its partners will retire at 62 (DIERSEN: The federal government expects its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran to leave if they do not make GS-13 (currently $102,188) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $120,755) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $142,041) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $172,500) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.lawyerly.com.au/deloitte-admits-it-has-expectation-its-partners-will-retire-at-62/

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The Republican Party Is Radicalizing Against Democracy. The GOP is moderating on policy questions, even as it grows more dangerous on core questions of democracy and the rule of law.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/02/republican-party-radicalizing-against-democracy/617959/

VANITY FAIR
— LOU DOBBS’ OUSTER ADDS TO THE POST-ELECTION DISARRAY AT FOX The abrupt cancellation of the highest-rated Fox Business host comes on the heels of a $2.7 billion defamation suit and is the latest in a string of programming changes since Trump’s defeat. – CHARLOTTE KLEIN
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/02/lou-dobbs-ouster-adds-to-the-post-election-disarray-at-fox

CHINA MACRO ECONOMY
— Coronavirus pandemic leaves China’s over-35s with uncertain job prospects. Amid a tough job market, Chinese jobseekers above age 35 are feeling increasingly insecure about their future. Many firms are seen as favoring young and energetic graduates in China, where age discrimination is not illegal. Sidney Leng and He Huifeng
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3121032/coronavirus-pandemic-leaves-chinas-over-35s-uncertain-job

February 8 Evening Edition

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— Praise for New ILGOP Chairman Rushes In All corners of GOP applaud the selection of Don Tracy, leader of and major donor to the anti-progressive tax and numerous successful campaigns
https://mailchi.mp/28bbae26e2b2/icymi-pritzker-admin-mia-while-over-20-of-lasalle-veterans-home-residents-die-of-covid-4743608

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 1,747 new coronavirus cases, 35 deaths – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-1747-new-covid-19-cases-35-deaths/10321765/

NBC5
— Trump Lawyers Blast Democrats Before Impeachment Trial, Deny He Incited Capitol Riot – Kevin Breuninger
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/trump-lawyers-blast-democrats-before-impeachment-trial-deny-he-incited-capitol-riot/2432451/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats see immigrants as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/8/22272781/immigrants-activists-worry-biden-wont-end-trump-barriers

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Lightfoot vs. Sharkey on hammering out deal | Businessman Rabine to run as Republican for governor | Former CTU leader, mayoral hopeful Karen Lewis dies – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-sharkey-ctu-near-deal-karen-lewis-dies-impeachment-spin-20210208-vd3fc73rivcbnavom2stalvvam-story.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Kinzinger. 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump, 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump, 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump, and 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/tom-kacich-a-winning-gop-would-take-kinzingers-medicine/article_662062a1-082b-571e-9860-183c194acaf8.html

SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
— Guns, ammunition fly off shelves at South Bend area stores after ‘perfect storm’ of events – Ed Semmler and Marek Mazurek
https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/local/guns-ammunition-fly-off-shelves-at-south-bend-area-stores-after-perfect-storm-of-events/article_3d2c5ffe-67f2-11eb-839b-2b6a288f303b.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Fear caused by the pandemic, civil unrest and even the election of a new president has created unprecedented demand for guns and ammunition that has some shop owners concerned about their own survival. When news of the pandemic started to spread, lines started forming at stores here and across the country for guns, ammunition, bulletproof vests and other items deemed important for self-defense and survival. And civil unrest throughout most of the country only served to fan the flames as well as the election of President Joe Biden, who many fear will seek to constrict 2nd Amendment rights. “It’s been a perfect storm,” said Rebecca Bartol, owner of gun store Femme Fatale in South Bend. “People started panic buying in March and it really hasn’t let up since because of rioting, protesting and political changes.” Femme Fatale closed for a couple of months because of the pandemic and the supply shortage, but reopened in June at its old location at 1201 S. Main St. In November, it relocated to a new store at 4325 S. Michigan St. Bartol said the move had been planned for some time and was prompted by the desire to get into a bigger space and near the Ireland Road retail corridor on the south side of the city. But the shortage of inventory is more evident than ever in the bigger store with its largely barren display cases for handguns, racks for shotguns and rifles and cubicles that store ammo. Almost as fast as new inventory comes in, it is purchased by customers. “Our firearms inventory is about 10% of normal,” Bartol said between customers who were looking for hard-to-find ammunition and guns. “This is the thinnest we’ve ever been, and we’re working harder than ever to find inventory.” Federal background checks soared to nearly 39.7 million in 2020, about a 39% jump compared to the previous year and the most on record since background checks got under way in 1998, according to NCIS statistics. Bartol and other gun shop owners said that millions of those background checks were for first-time gun owners, which helps explain the shortages in addition to the factory shutdowns and slowdowns caused by the pandemic.)

NPR ILLINOIS
— Groundwork For Insurrection Was Laid Well Before Jan. 6 – STEVE INSKEEP
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/groundwork-insurrection-was-laid-well-jan-6#stream/0

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Anonymous Political Campaigns are like Cockroaches; They scatter when the light comes on – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2021/02/anonymous-political-campaigns-are-like-cockroaches-they-scatter-when-the-light-comes-on/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— A DIVIDED IL GOP PICKS DOWNSTATE ATTORNEY AS NEXT CHAIRMAN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/a-divided-il-gop-picks-downstate-attorney-as-next-chairman-.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: While the IL GOP has been following the lead of anti-conservative activists and consultants for years, the election of Tracy could indicate the growing power of downstate Republicans that deliver most of the state’s conservative, pro-Trump Republican votes – granting them more weight in the party’s decision-making. )
— CONGRESSMAN KINZINGER LAUDS JEEP’S “COMMON GROUND” SUPER BOWL AD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/congressman-kinzinger-lauds-jeeps-common-ground-super-bowl-ad-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Business owner, Trump supporter Gary Rabine says he will run for governor
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/08/business-owner-trump-supporter-gary-rabine-says-he-will-run-for-governor/
— HGOP responds *** House releases new proposed rules
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/08/house-releases-new-proposed-rules/
— 1,747 new confirmed and probable cases; 35 additional deaths; 2,161 hospitalized; 469 in ICU; 3.3 percent average case positivity rate; 4.1 percent average test positivity rate; 51,794 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/08/1747-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-35-additional-deaths-2161-hospitalized-469-in-icu-33-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-41-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-51794-average-daily-doses/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden border surge prompts ‘catch-and-release’ restart in Texas – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/8/joe-biden-border-surge-prompts-catch-and-release-r/

FOX NEWS
— Sen. Tim Scott: Putting ‘all the blame on President Trump’ for Capitol riot ‘just wrong’
https://news.yahoo.com/sen-tim-scott-putting-blame-191633162.html
— Sen. Tim Scott: Former President Trump ‘is not guilty’
https://news.yahoo.com/sen-tim-scott-former-president-190257425.html
— A Censured Liz Cheney Appears On Fox News Sunday
https://www.gopusa.com/a-censured-liz-cheney-appears-on-fox-news-sunday/

GOPUSA
— The Tyrannical Left’s Sinister Conspiracy To Silence Conservatives – David Limbaugh
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106244
— Fox News FALLOUT: Lou Dobbs Retweets ‘Fox In A Race To The Bottom’ – Bobby Eberle
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106288

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Biden to Further Cut Down on ICE Arrests and Deportations – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2021/02/08/biden-to-further-cut-down-on-ice-arrests-and-deportations/

BREITBART
— John Cusack Calls NFL ‘Complete Hypocrites’ for $250M Systemic Racism Pledge While ‘Blacklisting’ Kaepernick – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2021/02/08/john-cusack-calls-nfl-complete-hypocrites-for-250m-systemic-racism-pledge-while-blacklisting-kaepernick/

BLAZE
— Bruce Springsteen was calling for a White House ‘exorcism’ 3 months ago. He appeared in a Super Bowl ad on Sunday calling for unity: ‘To the ReUnited States of America’ – SARAH TAYLOR
https://www.theblaze.com/news/bruce-springsteen-was-calling-for-a-white-house-exorcism-3-months-ago-he-appeared-in-a-super-bowl-ad-on-sunday-calling-for-american-unity
— Maxine Waters claims she didn’t encourage violence against Trump supporters, but here’s what she said in 2018 Waters said in 2018: ‘The people are going to turn on them, they are gonna protest, they are gonna absolutely harass them’ – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/maxine-waters-claims-she-didnt-encourage-violence-against-trump-supporters-but-heres-what-she-said-in-2018

TOWNHALL
— Joe Biden’s Immigration Crisis Is Just Beginning – Julio Rosas
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2021/02/08/joe-bidens-immigration-crisis-is-just-beginning-n2584381

NEWSMAX
— Biden’s Immigration Surrender – James Walsh
https://www.newsmax.com/jameswalsh/executive-orders-socialism/2021/02/08/id/1009043/

PJ MEDIA
— Trump’s Defense Brief Eviscerates the Democrats’ Case for Impeachment – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/tyler-o-neil/2021/02/08/trumps-defense-brief-eviscerates-the-democrats-case-for-impeachment-n1423968

EPOCH TIMES
— Evidence Mounts that Capitol Breach Was Pre-Planned, Eroding Incitement Allegation in Trump Impeachment Trial – TOM OZIMEK
https://www.theepochtimes.com/evidence-mounts-that-capitol-breach-was-pre-planned-eroding-incitement-allegation-in-trump-impeachment-trial_3689106.html

THE HILL
— New variants threaten to reverse progress against COVID-19 – PETER SULLIVAN
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/537887-new-variants-threaten-to-reverse-progress-against-covid-19

POLITICO
— Trump lawyers rip impeachment case as ‘political theater’ The attorneys also rejected claims that Donald Trump sat on his hands during the violence. – KYLE CHENEY and ANDREW DESIDERIO
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/08/trumps-legal-team-says-impeachment-is-constitutionally-flawed-senate-cant-convict-467210

ABC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Donald Trump’s impeachment trial looms as Republicans grapple with a leadership void.”
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-09/what-to-expect-from-donald-trumps-second-impeachment-trial/13131468

MSNBC
— The problem with ‘centrists’ fighting for the soul of the GOP – Steve Benen (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past and present “centrist” leaders of Republican organizations, including the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, who focus on destroying conservative Republicans, that is, who focus on destroying platform Republicans like me.)
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/problem-centrists-fighting-soul-gop-n1257059

YAHOO NEWS
— Trump impeachment: Supporters rioted ‘of their own accord’
https://news.yahoo.com/trump-impeachment-supporters-rioted-own-170053582.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Adam Kinzinger says “My fellow Republicans, convicting Trump is necessary to save America.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/08/adam-kinzinger-trump-impeachment-senate-republicans/
— Lou Dobbs is lashing out at Fox on Twitter for dropping his show. Though still under contract with Fox, the longtime host is retweeting critics of the network, including a call for viewers to switch to far-right competitors. – Jeremy Barr
https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2021/02/08/lou-dobbs-twitter-fox-angry/
— Fearing violence and political uncertainty, Americans are buying millions more firearms. More than 2 million guns were sold in January, an 80% jump and the third-highest monthly total on record. – Hannah Denham and Andrew Ba Tran
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/02/03/gun-sales-january-background-checks/
— Historian: Black Power Movement once thrived in D.C., but recent mayors have “set aside” its goal of empowering poor. – Robert McCartney
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-black-power-musgrove/2021/02/07/67c115f4-67cd-11eb-8c64-9595888caa15_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Want to hold Trump supporters accountable? It doesn’t have to be complicated.” How will the hate-filled Trump-hating a) Trump-haters in Illinois hold accountable the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, b) Trump-haters in DuPage County hold accountable the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, c) Trump-haters in Milton Township hold accountable the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and d) Trump-haters in my precinct hold accountable the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump? How strongly will the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, and Republican Precinct Committeeman Dave Diersen come to the defense of the aforesaid Trump-voters?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/08/my-pillow-david-hogg-world-series-liberals/

NEW YORK POST
— Twitter bans blogger Jim Hoft, conservative radio host Wayne Allyn Root – Natalie Musumeci
https://nypost.com/2021/02/08/twitter-bans-conservatives-jim-hoft-wayne-allyn-root/
— Mitt Romney leads the way on the pro-family GOP of the future – Gladden Pappin
https://nypost.com/2021/02/08/mitt-romney-leads-the-way-on-the-pro-family-gop-of-the-future/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Impeachment Trial Puts Trump Back on Center Stage for GOP. Senate Republicans face another public test of loyalty to the former president, with their base voters watching closely – Joshua Jamerson and Lindsay Wise
https://www.wsj.com/articles/impeachment-trial-puts-trump-back-on-center-stage-for-gop-11612793155

CLEVELAND
— The widening assault on Trump supporters and conservative thought has to end – Jean Kumler, Rocky River
https://www.cleveland.com/letters/2021/02/the-widening-assault-on-trump-supporters-and-conservative-thought-has-to-end.html

February 5 Evening Edition

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— ILGOP Statement on Push to Impeach Former President Trump
https://mailchi.mp/b120fc223d01/icymi-pritzker-admin-mia-while-over-20-of-lasalle-veterans-home-residents-die-of-covid-4739456
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: Ten Republican members of the US House of Representatives have formally voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, and a few in the Senate may join them as well. This action has created widespread division and anger among the Republican party both nationally and here in Illinois. In response the Illinois Republican Party has released the following statement: “We strongly disagree with any Republican, Congressman Adam Kinzinger included, who voted to impeach President Trump or those who vote to convict him in the U.S. Senate, but we will let the voters be the arbiters of any vote taken by an elected official. As we prepare to select a new chairman of the Illinois Republican Party on Saturday, it’s our collective belief that uniting the party will be the single greatest endeavor of the new chairman. Our elected officials must unite behind defeating President Biden’s radical left-wing agenda. In just two weeks in office, the President has already given into extremists by cancelling the Keystone pipeline, refusing to enforce our immigration laws, and cowering to the teachers unions who refuse to educate our children in-person despite all the evidence of its necessity. The stakes of the 2022 election here in Illinois – defeating Gov. JB Pritzker and Sen. Tammy Duckworth, winning back congressional seats, and electing Republican judges to the Illinois Supreme Court – are too monumental to engage in a circular firing squad. We cannot play into Democrat hands by fighting amongst each other, so we encourage all Republicans to focus on the future rather than relitigating the past.”)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois GOP says Rep. Adam Kinzinger and other Republicans who voted to impeach Trump ‘created widespread division and anger’ in the party
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-adam-kinzinger-illinois-republicans-20210205-7cwxhciinzcmvjyaue6ohenc2y-story.html
— Brinkmanship continues in Lightfoot vs. teachers union | State Republican party delivers Kinzinger mild rebuke | Evanston, Dolton to pick new mayors in Feb. 23 elections – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-teachers-union-brinksmanship-kinzinger-rebuke-gop-spin-20210205-6duxergoqnevxaxf47j5mlc5o4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled GOP-hating GOP-haters use QAnon to harm the GOP.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-qanon-birch-barry-kinzinger-page-20210205-svzz6zjwtjfl5babn3cs5jx4ra-story.html
— When Democrats find a new cause: ‘Helping millionaires’ – EDITORIAL (DIERSEN: The SALT cap should be increased from $10,000 to $20,000 for married filing jointly.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-salt-deduction-illinois-durbin-duckworth-20210205-lzagmttukjg2bkxxim24qe535m-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois gun sales in January eclipsed by last year’s panics following pandemic and protests: ‘It’s just been crazy.’ But gun dealers still sold firearms at a clip near the record-setting months of last year in a month that saw the Capitol siege and the inauguration of Democratic President Joe Biden. – Andrew Sullender
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/5/22269259/illinois-gun-sales-january-capitol-seige-insurrection-pandemic-protests-firerarms

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/5/22269259/illinois-gun-sales-january-capitol-seige-insurrection-pandemic-protests-firerarms
— Illinois Republicans outraged when they can’t get vaccine — and outraged when they can. The only purpose is to generate political heat. Then they move on to some new “outrage.” – Rich Miller (DIERSEN: I should write a book about RINO activists, RINO candidates, RINO elected officials, RINO party leaders, RINO major donors, RINO political consultants, RINO etc. who glorify and praise Miller, pander to Miller, and give scopes to Miller, but who do everything that they can a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and b) to stop everyone from reading those newsletters.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/5/22269186/illinois-republicans-legislature-vaccination-covid-rich-miller-capitol-fax

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater uses the Capitol Riot to promote hatred against Trump and against those who voted for Trump. 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210205/news/302059945/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— We’ll soon find out if Springfield is ready for real reform. Tough ethics proposals target time-honored practices that enrich lawmakers. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/well-soon-find-out-if-springfield-ready-real-reform

ABC7
— LGBTQ people at higher risk of COVID-19, CDC study shows – Maggie Green
https://abc7chicago.com/10317124/

NBC5
— Rep. Greene Says ‘Morons’ Voted to Boot Her From Committees. The chamber’s near party-line 230-199 vote was the latest instance of conspiracy theories becoming pitched political battlefields. – Alan Fram and Brian Slodysko
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/rep-greene-says-morons-voted-to-boot-her-from-committees/2430949/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Springfield’s Don Tracy, ex-Illinois Gaming Board chairman, a finalist for state GOP chair – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/02/05/springfield-lawyer-don-tracy-illinois-gop-chairman-finalist-politics/4401087001/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— More malfeasance in the public sector? – Editorial
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorial-more-malfeasance-in-the-public-sector/article_453f34c5-41bb-588a-bd53-31978e5a6882.html

WAND
— ILGOP releases statement on push to impeach former President Trump
https://www.wandtv.com/news/ilgop-releases-statement-on-push-to-impeach-former-president-trump/article_7ab819ec-67db-11eb-8d82-1bb03b76bacc.html

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Tax-Funded Illinois Propagandists Slam 1776 Report’s Honest History – Alex Newman
https://illinoisfamily.org/media/illinois-propagandists-slam-1776-reports-honest-history/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Gary Marschke, Candidate for DuPage Twp Supervisor, disciplined by Illinois Treasurer according to court records – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2021/02/gary-marschke-candidate-for-dupage-twp-supervisor-disciplined-by-illinois-treasurer-according-to-court-records/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CONGRESSMAN KINZINGER’S HOME COUNTY GOP CENSURES HIM WITH 40 OTHER COUNTY ORGS’ SUPPORT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/congressman-kinzingers-home-county-gop-censures-him-with-40-other-county-orgs-support.html
— 9 SIGNS THAT JOE BIDEN IS A THIRD WORLD LEADER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/9-signs-that-joe-biden-is-a-third-world-leader.html
— BECKMAN: BIDEN’S INITIAL CALL FOR UNITY APPEARS MORE AND MORE PHONY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/beckman-.html
— ILLINOIS STUDENT FACES SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY HEARING FOR REFUSING TO PARTICIPATE IN SEXUALITY PROGRAM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/illinois-student-faces-school-disciplinary-hearing-for-refusing-to-participate-in-sexuality-program.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 3,660 new confirmed and probable cases; 83 additional deaths; 2,318 hospitalized; 491 in ICU; 3.3 percent average case positivity rate; 4.3 percent average test positivity rate; 49,082 average doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/05/3660-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-83-additional-deaths-2318-hospitalized-491-in-icu-33-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-43-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-49082-average-doses/

BREITBART
— Tom Cotton: Republicans Condemn Fringe Right as Democrats Tolerate Omar, Schiff, Schumer, Swalwell, Waters – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/04/tom-cotton-republicans-condemn-fringe-right-as-democrats-tolerate-omar-schiff-schumer-swalwell-waters/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— H.R.1 – The Intimidate Conservatives Bill – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/h-r-1-the-intimidate-conservatives-bill

PJ MEDIA
— Local Republican Parties Come Down Hard on Anti-Trump Apostates – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2021/02/05/local-republican-parties-come-down-hard-on-anti-trump-apostates-n1423424

NEWSMAX
— America’s Unimaginable Left Turn Leads to Predictable Tyranny – Larry Bell
https://www.newsmax.com/larrybell/liberalism-tyranny/2021/02/05/id/1008793/

LIBERAL FIRST
— Big Tech working on apps to wipe all conservative posts – Larry Phillips
https://liberalfirst.com/opinion/7888-big-tech-working-on-apps-to-wipe-all-conservative-posts

EPOCH TIMES

— Greene Says Republican Votes Against Her Are a ‘Big Betrayal,’ May Cost Party Majority in 2022 – IVAN PENTCHOUKOV
https://www.theepochtimes.com/greene-republican-votes-against-her-are-a-big-betrayal-may-cost-party-majority-in-2022_3686612.html

THE HILL
— Defiant Greene attacks media, dodges questions on past remarks – CRISTINA MARCOS AND MIKE LILLIS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/537550-defiant-greene-attacks-media-dodges-questions-about-past-remarks
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want to make Marjorie Taylor Greene the face of the Republican Party.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/537550-defiant-greene-attacks-media-dodges-questions-about-past-remarks
— Democratic senators introduce bill to limit Section 230 protections – REBECCA KLAR (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to sue me for my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to articles that they do not like. But beyond hypocritically, they do not sue the authors of those articles or the websites that those articles were published on. My critics/opponents see me as being an “easy target” a) because of the non-support that I get from the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization and b) because of the non-support that I got from TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, etc.)
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/537524-democratic-senators-introduce-bill-to-limit-power-of-section-230

NBC NEWS
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene backs bill that would ban Pride flags at U.S. embassies. The embattled Republican has also thrown her support behind a bill that would bar transgender girls and women from participating in women’s sports. – Dan Avery
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-backs-bill-would-ban-pride-flags-n1256796

NEW YORK TIMES
— Lou Dobbs’s Show Is Canceled by Fox Business Mr. Dobbs, a loyal supporter of former President Donald J. Trump, is named in a lawsuit by the election technology company Smartmatic against the Fox Corporation and two other Fox anchors. – Michael M. Grynbaum
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/05/business/lou-dobbs-fox.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Republicans worry their big tent will mean big problems in 2022 elections – Michael Scherer and Josh Dawsey (DIERSEN: The “BIG TENT” policy is destroying the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO), etc. I should write a book about present and past leaders of the IRP, DCRCC, MTRO, etc. who hate conservatives, that is, who hate the base of the Republican Party in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, etc. Most commonly, the aforesaid conservative-haters reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republicans-midterms-extremists/2021/02/04/a9a23be4-6596-11eb-8c64-9595888caa15_story.html
— Biden says Trump should not receive intelligence briefings because of his ‘erratic behavior’ – Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez and John Wagner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/02/05/joe-biden-live-updates/
— Illinois judge finds Trump hotel in Chicago liable for violating environmental laws – David A. Fahrenthold
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-hotel-lawsuit/2021/02/05/014484a2-67fd-11eb-8c64-9595888caa15_story.html

RALEIGH NEWS OBSERVER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hate-filled Trump-hating groups.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article249037875.html

February 2 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater says “Adam Kinzinger’s new quest to sober up the conspiracy-drunk Republican Party? Good luck with that.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-kinzinger-country1st-republican-conservative-soul-zorn-20210202-7vvj2bhrsbgwpc63zgbphjylyu-story.html
— OUTRAGEOUS: Candidate who voted as a Democrat in a primary can run as a Republican for Lockport Township assessor, judge rules – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-lockport-township-election-st-0203-20210202-ot7vtueafjay3ds7qs6je4me3e-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Adam Kinzinger wants to unplug the GOP ‘rage machine.’ A man can dream. A viable democracy needs at least two strong and competing political parties. It’s not great when one party has sold its soul to a lynch mob.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/2/22260547/adam-kinzinger-country-first-republican-party-marjorie-taylor-greene
— The constitutionality of Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is not ‘crystal clear’ Plausible arguments lie on both sides of the debate. – Jacob Sullum
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/2/22262800/donald-trump-impeachment-constitution-jacob-sullum
— State Senate Democrats decide ‘it makes sense’ to meet virtually, but GOP argues ‘it is time to get back’ to Springfield  The cancelled session days had been scheduled for Feb. 9-11 and 16-18. “There shouldn’t be any issues,” said a spokesman for state Senate President Don Harmon. But Senate Republicans blasted Harmon for his reliance on meeting remotely. – Andrew Sullender
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/2/2/22263293/state-senate-democrats-springfield-session-republican-harmon-mcconchie-coronavirus-covid-19

DAILY HERALD
— Feder: Fox News passes off radio host Amy Jacobson as merely ‘Chicago parent’ – Robert Feder
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210202/feder-fox-news-passes-off-radio-host-amy-jacobson-as-merely-chicago-parent
— 32 candidates apply for Naperville District 203 board vacancy – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210202/32-candidates-apply-for-naperville-district-203-board-vacancy

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 2,304 new coronavirus cases, 47 deaths; Cook County could enters Phase 4 – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2304-new-covid-19-cases;-suburban-cook-co-enters-phase-4-/10242572/

CBS2
— Chicago’s South Side Irish Parade Canceled For Second Year In A Row – Jim Williams
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/02/02/chicagos-south-side-irish-parade-canceled-for-second-year-in-a-row/

WGN RADIO
— McCarthy faces choices as GOP divides over Cheney, Greene – AP
https://wgnradio.com/news/political-news/mcconnell-praises-cheney-hits-marjorie-taylor-greene/

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Who is Adam Kinzinger trying to kid? After years of supporting former President Donald Trump trying to advance his own career, Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois’ 16th District is pandering to the anti-Trump tar and feathering by the news media and the Left. Not because he thinks what Trump did was wrong, but because he sees a real opportunity to politically benefit. – Ray Hanania
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2021/02/02/who-is-adam-kinzinger-trying-kid/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Kinzinger launches new organization to fight Trump Republicans – Cole Lauterbach (DIERSEN: From what I see, the more of the following that you have done, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters call you a “Trump Republican:” a) shared articles that were favorable to Trump, b) cast a Republican ballot in the March 17, 2020 primary and voted in the November 3, 2020 election, c) displayed a Trump yard sign, d) attended a Trump rally, e) gave money to and/or raised money for Trump, f) serve as a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain, and/or g) are a law enforcement officer, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/kinzinger-launches-new-organization-to-fight-trump-republicans/article_5d553970-64e3-11eb-b570-07dc65e61d30.html

CHICAGO NOW
— Likely Gov Candidate Rabine airs tonight in Chicago and in N & NW Chicago Metro suburbs: safer commercial areas and neighborhoods, more jobs & better schools – Jeff Berkowitz
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2021/02/likely-gov-candidate-rabine-airs-tonight-in-chicago-and-in-n-nw-chicago-metro-suburbs-safer-commercial-areas-and-neighborhoods-more-jobs-better-schools-cable-web/

WILLIAM J. KELLY
— Chicago’s second cancelation of St. Patrick’s Day is an insult to Chicago’s Irish community
https://www.williamjkelly.org/news/patricksday

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS TO VOTE ON CONTROVERSIAL ‘CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE’ EDUCATION RULE – Amy Korte
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-lawmakers-to-vote-on-controversial-culturally-responsive-education-rule/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Second Unsuccessful Female Candidate Opposes Shaw as Next Illinois Party Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/02/second-unsuccessful-female-candidate-opposes-shaw-as-next-illinois-party-chairman/
— Almost Half of Colorado Drugged Driver Arrests in Colorado Found with Pot in Systems
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/02/almost-half-of-colorado-drugged-driver-arrests-in-colorado-found-with-pot-in-systems/
— Putin’s Russian Problems – Link to Video Causing Them
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/01/putins-russian-problems/
— Unsurprisingly, the Republican Who Helped Defeat Jeanne Ives Comes Out in Support of Adam Kinzinger
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/02/unsurprisingly-the-republican-who-helped-defeat-jeanne-ives-comes-out-in-support-of-adam-kinzinger/

CAPITOL FAX
— Uproar over ISBE’s “culturally responsive” teaching standards
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/02/uproar-over-isbes-culturally-responsive-teaching-standards/
— Senate cancels in-person February session days, will hold committee hearings online
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/02/senate-cancels-in-person-february-session-days-will-hold-committee-hearings-online/
— 2,304 new confirmed and probable cases; 47 additional deaths; 2,447 hospitalized; 533 in ICU; 3.9 average case positivity rate; 4.9 percent average test positivity rate; 44,139 average daily doses; State tops 1 million vaccines; Region 10 moves to Phase 4
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/02/2304-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-47-additional-deaths-2447-hospitalized-533-in-icu-39-average-case-positivity-rate-49-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-44139-average-daily-doses-state-tops-1-m/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— A virtual Illinois Legislature: Lawmakers plan spring work by video – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/2/a-virtual-legislature-lawmakers-plan-spring-work-b/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Liz Cheney faces censures by Republican parties in 10 Wyoming counties – Zachary Halaschak
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/cheney-censured-ten-wyoming-republican-counties
— Trump defense team argues impeachment trial violates Constitution – Jerry Dunleavy
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-defense-team-argues-impeachment-trial-violates-constitution

FOX NEWS
— Schumer says Dems could censure Trump if impeachment trial ends in acquittal. But the Democratic leader asserts Trump ‘deserves conviction, nothing less” – Thomas Barrabi
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/schumer-dems-could-censure-trump-if-impeachment-doesnt-end-in-conviction

GOPUSA
— The Left’s Ongoing Campaign To Denigrate Trump Supporters – David Limbaugh
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=105894

BREITBART
— Liz Cheney Censured by Republican Parties in 10 Wyoming Counties
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/02/liz-cheney-censured-by-republican-parties-in-10-wyoming-counties/

BLAZE
— White House asks reporters to submit questions ahead of daily press briefings: ‘Not really a free press’ The Biden administration has brought back the daily press briefing. – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/white-house-reporters-questions-ahead-of-time

DAILY CALLER
— Schumer Leaves The Door Open On Censuring Trump If He Is Acquitted In Senate – HENRY RODGERS
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/02/chuck-schumer-democrats-censure-donald-trump-if-acquitted-senate/

DAILY WIRE
— Trump’s Lawyers Offer Former President’s Answer To Impeachment Article On Incitement Of Insurrection. Senate “lacks jurisdiction over the 45th President because he holds no public office from which he can be removed” – Joseph Curl
https://www.dailywire.com/news/breaking-trumps-lawyers-offer-former-presidents-answer-to-impeachment-article-on-incitement-of-insurrection

THE HILL
— Democrats offer resolution denouncing white supremacists ahead of Trump trial – SARAH POLUS (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, the more that Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that you are White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: law enforcement officer, veteran, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/536990-democrats-resolution-denouncing-white-supremacy
— Two major teachers’ unions call on GOP leadership to remove Greene from Education Committee – JOSEPH CHOI
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/536976-two-major-teachers-unions-call-on-gop-leadership-to-remove-greene-from

CNN
— House charges Trump is ‘singularly responsible’ for inciting insurrection as ex-president’s team claims he’s protected by 1st Amendment – Jeremy Herb, Manu Raju and Lauren Fox
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/02/politics/democratic-impeachment-filing/index.html

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Trump’s Lawyers Proclaim His Innocence in Filing Ahead of Impeachment Trial – Lisa Hagen
https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2021-02-02/trumps-lawyers-proclaim-his-innocence-in-filing-ahead-of-impeachment-trial

NEWSWEEK
— Virginia State Senator Amanda Chase Sues Legislature After Being Censured for Praising Capitol Rioters – NATALIE COLAROSSI
https://www.newsweek.com/virginia-state-senator-amanda-chase-sues-legislature-after-being-censured-praising-capitol-rioters-1566312

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump, House Democrats Lay Out Impeachment Trial Strategies. Former president argues process is unconstitutional because he is out of office – Rebecca Ballhaus and Siobhan Hughes
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-house-democrats-to-lay-out-impeachment-trial-strategies-11612270484

DETROIT NEWS
— Cass County GOP censures Upton over impeachment vote – Melissa Nann Burke
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/02/cass-county-gop-censures-upton-over-impeachment-vote/4354166001/

HERALD PALLADIUM
— Cass County GOP censures Upton. Wording of resolution similar to Allegan County measure. – ALEXANDRA NEWMAN
https://www.heraldpalladium.com/news/cass-county-gop-censures-upton/article_1d9e38ac-7ec2-526d-8ca7-75ff3722ddf6.html

POST AND COURIER
— U.S. Rep. Tom Rice’s South Carolina GOP colleagues offer limited support after impeachment vote – Jamie Lovegrove
https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/u-s-rep-tom-rices-sc-gop-colleagues-offer-limited-support-after-impeachment-vote/article_cf1e5dba-6566-11eb-a832-976bd1efe07a.html

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater crows “Dolly Parton turned down the Presidential Medal of Freedom twice when Trump offered it to her. Now President Joe Biden has come calling.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/02/dolly-parton-turned-presidential-medal-freedom-twice-trump-offered/

January 31 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What do the following have to say about Kinzinger: the three candidates for Illinois Republican Party (IRP) chairman and each of the 18 IRP State Central Committee (SCC) members, and especially those who have the heaviest weighted vote? It would be great a) if the IRP would send weekly emails to Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains on government and political issues of state-wide interest, b) if IRP SCC members would send weekly emails to their Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains on government and political issues of congressional district-wide interest, c) if Republican county party organizations would send weekly emails to their Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains on government and political issues of county-wide interest, and d) if Republican township/ward organizations would send weekly emails to their Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains on government and political issues of township/ward–wide interest. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

ABC7
— Kinzinger starts PAC to resist party’s Trump embrace – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/10194460/

FUTURE FIRST LEADERSHIP PAC
— 6-MINUTE VIDEO: Our country’s future is truly unlimited. After all, we are the party that ended slavery, secured women’s suffrage, and won the war against communist tyranny. Now we must be the party that lifts up the rural town and the inner city. We must be the party that empowers every student to soar and every family to thrive.” – CONGRESSMAN ADAM KINZINGER
https://www.country1st.com/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Kinzinger launches ‘country first’ movement as Trump criticism puts focus on Illinois GOP divide amid search for new leadership – RICK PEARSON (DIERSEN: Will Kinzinger and his supporters demand that the following give money to Kinzinger’s PAC or leave the Illinois Republican Party (IRP): a) IRP Chairman, b) IRP officers, c) IRP National Committeeman, d) IRP National Committeewoman, e) the 18 IRP State Central Committee members and their deputies, f) the officers of the 102 county party organizations, g) the officers of the township and ward party organizations, h) the Precinct Committeemen and Captains, i) the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, j) the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, k) the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and l) the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-adam-kinzinger-trump-illinois-republicans-20210129-sybzihfppbazrcviq2v2cvupka-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s vote to impeach Donald Trump and criticism of Republican congressional colleagues who support the former president has highlighted a split in the state GOP as it gets set to decide on new leadership. The Republican State Central Committee will meet Feb. 6 to decide among three candidates to replace outgoing Chairman Tim Schneider. But some in the party want to use the forum to discuss Kinzinger and a possible reprimand for his anti-Trump statements, which increased in vitriol following the Nov. 3 election and the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters. “There’s a group that wants to talk about it and it’s not positive. There are those who want to censure him. There’s people wanting to know what the state party is going to do about it,” said former Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar, who represents the 11th Congressional District near Kinzinger’s 16th District on the state GOP central committee. The schism in the state GOP mirrors what’s happening with Republicans nationally as the party struggles to move forward even as many of its voters continue to back Trump and believe the November election was stolen from him. On Sunday, Kinzinger doubled down on his position, announcing the formation of a “country first” movement and website attached to his Future First Leadership political action committee. He’s seeking like-minded supporters to “take back our party” and to “unplug the outrage machine, reject the politics of personality and cast aside the conspiracy theories and the rage.” “I think the Republican Party has lost its moral authority in a lot of areas. That doesn’t mean we don’t need to fight back to defend what we believe are our conservative principles. But when I ask people now, what is a conservative principle, how many people think that conservative principles are things like just build the wall and charge the Capitol and have an insurrection?” Kinzinger said on NBC’s “Meet The Press.” . . . But they also did not go unnoticed by state GOP leaders. Some have said they have received phone calls asking what the Illinois Republican Party was going to do about Kinzinger. The congressman was the subject of some discussion at a GOP State Central Committee meeting last weekend. “I think the party majority are kind of disappointed. I mean, the one thing I’ve heard most from Republicans over the years since Reagan is the old 11th Commandment,” Claar said of the former president’s admonishment to not speak ill of fellow Republicans. Claar accused Kinzinger of causing upheaval in the party to no clear end. “What is the point? Why are you elevating this thing into regional, if not national, prominence? What purpose are you serving here? You’re further pointing out the division in the party,” Claar said. Kinzinger has denied that he is attempting to position himself for a run for U.S. Senate or governor in 2022, though he has not ruled out a run for higher office. In a statewide race, his Trump criticism would likely be held against him in Downstate Illinois, which has grown more strongly conservative and ardently supported the former president in the past two elections. His stance could, however, help him among more moderate independents and Republicans in Chicago’s suburbs. Kinzinger recently told CNN that he believes with Trump gone, Republican leaders face a reckoning of where the GOP should go next — either aligning themselves with the former president or moving beyond him. “I think in six months it’s not going to be necessarily the party of Donald Trump. But this is the whole point: I do think we are in a battle, that it may be a battle that really needs to happen, for our party to say what is it we stand for now when it comes to policy. But as much as anything, are we aspirational or are we a party that feeds on fear and division?” Kinzinger said. “If you’re a leader of the Republican Party right now, you need to be focused on one thing — not winning another election, that’s not what we should be focused on right now. What we should be focused on is restoring the integrity of this party,” he said. Claar supported Trump and even co-hosted a fundraiser for him at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. That’s where the state GOP leaders were supposed to meet Saturday until a predicted snowstorm pushed off the date to Feb. 6. But he said Illinois Republicans should take a wait-and-see attitude on the party’s future and whether it should continue to align itself with the former president. “Let’s just leave it alone and see how it plays out,” Claar said. He said if the party does decide to speak out on Kinzinger, he would oppose any effort to censure the congressman for his conduct, a course taken by GOP leaders in some states against congressional members who voted for impeachment. “It serves no purpose to have headlines that say, ‘Republican state party censures congressman.’ That would just give it more legs,” Claar said. “I think it would be better to just issue an observation of the reality that a congressman can say what he wants and it’s up to his constituency to decide whether they like it or not.” Kinzinger did not respond to a request to speak about the GOP state central committee’s potential actions. On Sunday, during his “Meet The Press” interview, Kinzinger said he viewed GOP efforts to reprimand Trump opponents as an example of the “cancel culture” that Republicans have outspokenly criticized Democrats for exhibiting. . .Much of the state GOP’s decision on how to respond to Kinzinger may come down to its pick of a new chairman to replace Schneider, a former Cook County commissioner and Hanover Township trustee from Streamwood.)
— 21 men accuse co-founder of anti-Trump Lincoln Project of online harassment – MAGGIE ASTOR AND DANNY HAKIM
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-john-weaver-lincoln-project-harassment-20210131-ll5iul3sajehfotjd6aq32msk4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump raised $255.4 million in 8 weeks as he sought to prove election fraud.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-trump-fundraising-20210131-h5cksn4i3zhdleefoux4ddyk5q-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters paint Trump-supporters as being home-grown terrorists.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/31/22256849/congress-threats-violence-democracy-capitol-editorial

CRAINS CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Trump critic Kinzinger starts PAC to ‘renew’ Republican Party (DIERSEN: Will Kinzinger and his supporters demand that the following give money to Kinzinger’s PAC or leave the Illinois Republican Party (IRP): a) IRP Chairman, b) IRP officers, c) IRP National Committeeman, d) IRP National Committeewoman, e) the 18 IRP State Central Committee members and their deputies, f) the officers of the 102 county party organizations, g) the officers of the township and ward party organizations, h) the Precinct Committeemen and Captains, i) the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, j) the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, k) the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and l) the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump?)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/trump-critic-kinzinger-starts-pac-renew-republican-party

NBC5
— Illinois Reports 2,428 New COVID-19 Cases, 40 Additional Deaths Sunday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-2428-new-covid-19-cases-40-additional-deaths-sunday/2425196/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— ‘Predator, liar and abuser’: The Lincoln Project responds to allegations against co-founder John Weaver – Megan Ziegler
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/predator-liar-and-abuser-the-lincoln-project-responds-to-allegations-against-co-founder-john-weaver

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— 150+ Turnout for Springfield March for Life Event Friday – Ross Pearson
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=318226#.YBcF454XCM8

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Gary Rabine Testing Waters for Gubernatorial Run – 80% Certain of Run
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/31/gary-rabine-testing-waters-for-gubernatorial-run/
— Kinzinger’s Latest Move
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/31/kinzingers-latest-move/
— IL-16: Scott Presler Visited Illinois Organizing Volunteers to Primary Adam Kinzinger Next Year
— http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/31/presler013121/
— Pritzker Picks Elizabeth Coulson for Human Rights Commission
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/31/pritzker-picks-elizabeth-coulson-for-human-rights-commission/
— IL-14/CO-03: Jim Oberweis Joined Catalina Lauf Contributing to Lauren Boebert
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/30/boebert013021/
— Report to Valley Hi Nursing Home Families This Week
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/30/report-to-valley-hi-nursing-home-families-this-week/
— Maybe You’ve Read That Police Most Fear Domestic Violence Calls
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/30/maybe-youve-read-that-police-most-fear-domestic-violence-calls/
— McHenry County Jail Finds Three with Coronavirus
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/29/mchenry-county-jail-finds-three-with-coronavirus/
— DNR Identifies Wonder Lake Man Who Killed 12-Point Deer Out of Season
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/29/dnr-identifies-wonder-lake-man-who-killed-12-point-deer-out-of-season/
— UPDATE: More Illinois National Guard to DC than Helping with Vaccinations
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/29/more-illinois-national-guard-to-dc-than-helping-with-vaccinations/
— Comparison of State Coronavirus Vaccination Rollouts
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/29/comparison-of-coronavirus-vaccination-rollouts/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump quietly ‘getting stronger’ – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/31/inside-beltway-donald-trump-quietly-getting-strong/

BREITBART
— Anti-Trump PAC: Current GOP ‘No Different’ from ISIS – JOSHUA KLEIN
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2021/01/31/anti-trump-pac-current-gop-no-different-isis/
— Kinzinger to Launch PAC Challenging GOP’s Embrace of Donald Trump – KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/01/31/rep-adam-kinzinger-launch-pac-challenging-gops-embrace-donald-trump/

THE HILL
— Former Trump officials find tough job market – ALEX GANGITANO
https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/536588-former-trump-officials-find-tough-job-market-after-capitol-attack

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Kinzinger starts PAC to resist party’s Trump embrace (DIERSEN: Will Kinzinger and his supporters demand that the following give money to Kinzinger’s PAC or leave the Illinois Republican Party (IRP): a) IRP Chairman, b) IRP officers, c) IRP National Committeeman, d) IRP National Committeewoman, e) the 18 IRP State Central Committee members and their deputies, f) the officers of the 102 county party organizations, g) the officers of the township and ward party organizations, h) the Precinct Committeemen and Captains, i) the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, j) the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, k) the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and l) the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump?)
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/washington-dc/gop-rep-kinzinger-starts-pac-to-resist-partys-trump-embrace/

CNN
— Kinzinger launches new PAC to reclaim Republican Party after Trump – Paul LeBlanc (DIERSEN: Will Kinzinger and his supporters demand that the following give money to Kinzinger’s PAC or leave the Illinois Republican Party (IRP): a) IRP Chairman, b) IRP officers, c) IRP National Committeeman, d) IRP National Committeewoman, e) the 18 IRP State Central Committee members and their deputies, f) the officers of the 102 county party organizations, g) the officers of the township and ward party organizations, h) the Precinct Committeemen and Captains, i) the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, j) the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, k) the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and l) the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump?)
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/31/politics/adam-kinzinger-country-first-trump/index.html

NBC NEWS
— Pence plans to form fundraising group as he moves beyond Trump, Capitol riot. The former vice president plans to settle back in Indiana, where he has been staying with family. – Hallie Jackson and Monica Alba
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/pence-plans-form-political-group-he-moves-beyond-time-trump-n1256259
— Kinzinger: ‘It is very difficult’ to take a stand in the Republican party (DIERSEN: I vehemently disagree. I should write books about the many Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization leaders who stand against the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. The aforesaid many party leaders focus on driving out of the Republican Party those who support the aforesaid planks. Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.)
https://news.yahoo.com/kinzinger-very-difficult-stand-republican-150656597.html

NEWSWEEK

— Kinzinger Says Trump Is ‘Desperate’ to Look Like He’s Still Leading GOP – JASON LEMON

https://www.newsweek.com/adam-kinzinger-says-trump-desperate-look-like-hes-still-leading-gop-1565655

WASHINGTON POST
— Kinzinger to start new PAC to challenge party’s embrace of Trump – Paul Kane and Amy B Wang (DIERSEN: Will Kinzinger and his supporters demand that the following give money to Kinzinger’s PAC or leave the Illinois Republican Party (IRP): a) IRP Chairman, b) IRP officers, c) IRP National Committeeman, d) IRP National Committeewoman, e) the 18 IRP State Central Committee members and their deputies, f) the officers of the 102 county party organizations, g) the officers of the township and ward party organizations, h) the Precinct Committeemen and Captains, i) the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, j) the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, k) the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and l) the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/31/gop-rep-kinzinger-start-new-pac-challenge-partys-trump-supporters/

NEW YORK POST
— Kinzinger wants Rep. Greene tossed from House committee – Mark Moore (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my disgusting critics/opponents who had their disgusting operatives and their disgusting dupes toss me. I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, etc. I would focus on my disgusting critics/opponents who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://nypost.com/2021/01/31/rep-kinzinger-wants-rep-greene-tossed-from-house-committee/

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger — whose family sent out a petition to disown him after his pro-impeachment vote — said the GOP is not a ‘Trump-first party’ – Taylor Ardrey
https://www.businessinsider.com/kinzinger-on-mccarthy-flordia-visit-this-is-not-a-trump-first-party
— GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s relatives disowned him for voting to impeach Trump
https://www.businessinsider.com/gop-rep-adam-kinzinger-relatives-disowned-him-impeach-trump-vote-2021-1

CITIZEN
— Should conservatives be sentenced to a Leftist-enforced ‘re-education camp’? – Trey Hoffman, Peachtree City, Ga.
https://thecitizen.com/2021/01/31/should-conservatives-be-sentenced-to-a-leftist-enforced-re-education-camp/

ATLANTIC
— Only Accountability Will Allow the U.S. to Move Forward. America cannot change its history, but it can surely learn from it. – Mitch Landrieu (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters paint Trump-supporters as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/01/only-accountability-will-allow-us-move-forward/617876/?fbclid=IwAR1I68in27Ndqx18TcNNPn7DT4Gwdn4-1TAm2-1Ap5nyqW0upC7BhZscxqs

January 25 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Joe Biden reverses Trump ban on transgender people serving in military – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/biden-reverses-trump-ban-on-trans-people-in-military/10001483/
— Parents rally for Illinois high school sports as COVID-19 puts season on hold for student athletes – John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-sports-high-school-ihsa/9978778/

WGN TV
— House to send Trump impeachment to Senate tonight – Sydney Kalich
https://wgntv.com/news/house-to-send-trump-impeachment-to-senate-tonight/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot gets first dose of COVID-19 vaccine | President Biden asked about battle over Chicago teachers returning to classrooms | Line grows for Kelly Cassidy’s state rep seat – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lighfoot-gets-vaccine-ra-joy-budzinski-washington-spin-20210126-bccviuyqzzfshixbeanb7s3fde-story.html
— Trump’s sway over GOP tested as impeachment heads to the Senate – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-impeachment-senate-trial-20210125-uowfdmbv4bchfc42bi5tcwh2g4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Leave the sign on Chicago’s Trump Tower.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-trump-tower-sign-riverfront-20210125-a3vc6k2dhnddxmac45zfodqdcu-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats promote Catholics who promote abortion.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/ct-nyt-joe-biden-catholic-20210125-3hgicpwtbnfntprn3zy764d5ru-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump’s sway over GOP tested as impeachment heads to Senate. House Democrats were to carry the sole impeachment charge of “incitement of insurrection” across the Capitol late Monday, the prosecutors making the ceremonial walk to the Senate. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/25/22248716/house-sending-trump-impeachment-senate-gop-opposes-trial

DAILY HERALD
— Woman files lawsuit to reverse removal of Algonquin Township abolition question from ballot – Sam Lounsberry
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210125/woman-files-lawsuit-to-reverse-removal-of-township-abolition-question-from-ballot
— Illinois reports 40 more COVID-19 deaths, another 3,292 cases – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210124/illinois-reports-40-more-covid-19-deaths-another-3292-cases

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Sally Turner Picked For Bill Brady’s Former Senate Seat – RYAN DENHAM
https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/sally-turner-picked-bill-bradys-former-senate-seat#stream/0

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— LASALLE CO GOP TO HOLD RALLY CALLING FOR KINZINGER TO REPRESENT HIS HOME 16TH CD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/lasalle-co-gop-to-hold-rally-calling-for-kinzinger-to-represent-his-home-16th-cd.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Durkin’s new leadership team
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/25/durkins-new-leadership-team/
— 2,944 new confirmed and probable cases; 49 additional deaths; 2,962 hospitalized; 601 in ICU; 4.7 percent average case positivity rate; 5.8 percent average test positivity rate; 28,171 average daily doses; Two regions move to Phase 4
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/25/2944-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-49-additional-deaths-2962-hospitalized-601-in-icu-47-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-58-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-28171-average-daily-doses-two-re/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— CNN’s Jim Acosta: Trump supporters, Fox News ‘a threat to our democracy’ – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/25/jim-acosta-trump-supporters-fox-news-remain-a-thre/
— Biden’s empty words belie his actions. Biden promises unity but tears down everything Trump did. – Newt Gingrich
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/25/bidens-empty-words-belie-his-actions/
— Chief Justice John Roberts won’t preside over Trump impeachment trial – Alex Swoyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/25/chief-justice-john-roberts-wont-preside-over-trump/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Gaetz-Cheney feud reflects House GOP MAGA-establishment factional fight – Kerry Picket
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/gaetz-cheney-feud-reflects-house-gop-maga-establishment-factional-fight

FOX NEWS
— House Democrats present Trump impeachment charge to the Senate, allowing trial to begin. Trump will be tried for ‘incitement of insurrection’ – Thomas Barrabi
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-impeachment-proceeds-senate-trial-house-democrats-present-charge
— Meghan McCain: Katie Couric, others calling for ‘deprogramming’ Republicans can ‘go to hell’ ‘I don’t need to be deprogrammed,’ said ‘The View’ co-host – David Rutz
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/meghan-mccain-katie-couric-deprogamming-republicans-hell

GOPUSA
— Unbelievable! Mitt Romney Says Trump Impeachment Trial Needed For ‘Unity’ – Bobby Eberle
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=105687

BREITBART
— GOP Rep. Kinzinger: ‘Majority’ of GOP Would Have Voted to Impeach Trump in a ‘Secret’ Vote – TRENT BAKER
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/01/25/gop-rep-kinzinger-majority-of-gop-would-have-voted-to-impeach-trump-in-a-secret-vote/
— Democrats Push Three Amnesty Plans – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/01/25/democrats-push-three-amnesty-strategies/
— Kevin McCarthy: Liz Cheney Has to ‘Answer’ to GOP Conference for Impeachment Vote – SEAN MORAN
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/01/25/kevin-mccarthy-liz-cheney-answer-gop-conference-impeachment-vote/

BLAZE
— Gun store says it won’t sell firearms, ammunition to Biden supporters: ‘Sorry for the inconvenience’ The announcement from Trigger Firearms and Reloading came on Inauguration Day – DAVE URBANSKI
https://www.theblaze.com/news/gun-store-will-not-sell-to-biden-supporters

DAILY CALLER
— House Officially Presents Article Of Impeachment To The Senate – HENRY RODGERS
https://dailycaller.com/2021/01/25/house-presents-article-of-impeachment-donald-trump-to-senate/
— ‘A Demographic Cul-De-Sac’: Jeff Flake Says There Is ‘Certainly No Future With Trumpism’ – BRANDON GILLESPIE
https://dailycaller.com/2021/01/25/jeff-flake-donald-trump-trumpism-republican-party/

PJ MEDIA
— Biden’s Trans Agenda Threatens the Military, Science, and Women’s Rights – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/tyler-o-neil/2021/01/25/bidens-trans-agenda-threatens-the-military-science-and-womens-rights-n1409461

THE HILL
— House formally sends impeachment to Senate, putting Trump on trial for Capitol riot – MIKE LILLIS AND SCOTT WONG
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/535749-house-formally-sends-impeachment-to-senate-putting-trump-on-trial-for-capitol

CNN
— Arizona Republicans wrestle with their party’s future – Kyung Lah and Kim Berryman
By Kyung Lah and Kim Berryman,
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/25/politics/arizona-republican-party-trump/index.html
— Trump begins speaking with impeachment lawyer, even as he scrambles to build defense team – Jeff Zeleny and Manu Raju
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/25/politics/impeachment-trump-lawyer-legal-team/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— For the second time in just over a year, the House delivered the Senate an impeachment charge against Trump. – Nicholas Fandos
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/25/us/politics/house-impeachment-article-senate.html
— With Impeachment Trial Looming, Republicans Waver on Punishing Trump
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/25/us/politics/trump-republicans-impeachment-trial.html

WASHINGTON POST
— As Trump departs, his extremes live on in state GOPs – Aaron Blake
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/25/trump-departs-his-extremes-live-state-gops/
— After Capitol riot, police chiefs work to root out officers with ties to extremist groups – Kimberly Kindy, Mark Berman and Kim Bellware (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, Independents and Independent plants, and RINOs frame Republicans as being domestic violent extremists. They especially frame Republicans who are law enforcement officers, veterans, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. That is why ever-increasingly, Republicans are buying firearms and ammunition for their self-defense.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/police-capitol-riot-extremists/2021/01/24/16fdb2bc-5a7b-11eb-b8bd-ee36b1cd18bf_story.html
— Tech experts overwhelmingly approve of Trump suspensions from social media – Cat Zakrzewski
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/25/technology-202-tech-experts-overwhelmingly-approve-trump-suspensions-social-media/

NEW YORK POST
— House GOP want to add Facebook, Twitter to Parler probe of Capitol siege – Ebony Bowden
https://nypost.com/2021/01/25/house-gop-want-to-add-facebook-twitter-to-parler-probe-of-dc-siege/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trying Mr. Trump, Private Citizen. Democrats want to punish the ex-President but may revive him. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trying-mr-trump-private-citizen-11611618128

NEWSWEEK
— Kinzinger Thinks Republican Party Is ‘in a Battle’ Over Post-Trump Future – ALEXANDRA HUTZLER
https://www.newsweek.com/adam-kinzinger-thinks-republican-party-battle-over-post-trump-future-1564190

AXIOS
— Trump political team disavows “Patriot Party” groups – Lachlan Markay
https://www.axios.com/trump-political-team-disavows-patriot-party-groups-f97c1a07-2541-4ba9-baee-6e31ced88bfa.html

January 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Republican party will outlast Donald Trump, Illinois GOP says – Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/9822518/
— Chicago Loop carjacking outside Willis Tower among 4 incidents reported overnight
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-carjacking-outside-willis-tower-among-4-reported-overnight/9850172/
— Joe Biden signs executive orders on COVID, climate, immigration in 1st act as president – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/pres-biden-signs-executive-orders-on-pandemic-climate-immigration/9834733/
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 4,822 new cases, 107 deaths – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4822-new-covid-19-cases-107-deaths/9843871/
— Joe Biden’s inauguration goes off with no security issues in DC – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/bidens-inauguration-goes-off-with-no-security-issues/9838373/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democratic split could create opening for Republicans in upcoming Rich Township elections – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-rich-township-democrats-st-0121-20210120-j5p3pos4h5b4ngsnewsqnvimim-story.html
— Tribune Publishing sued for $4.8 million in missed rent payments as it exits Prudential Plaza – RYAN ORI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/ryan-ori/ct-biz-tribune-lease-lawsuit-prudential-plaza-ryan-ori-20210120-nfdneheakverzetqif7yx63r5u-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn opposition to their criminal justice reform bill.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-criminal-justice-reform-st-0120-20210119-yszqd5yainbphhkpyrgsio7wnq-story.html
— President Biden signs 1st executive orders, targeting Trump policies on immigration, climate change, racial equity and COVID-19 – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-joe-biden-day-one-executive-order-20210120-k5uf6i427jfxvbburuzveqmtg4-story.html
— Homer Township offices will be contested as electoral board rejects ballot challenge – MICHELLE MULLINS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-homer-township-ballot-challenges-st-0122-20210121-4k6c2sn4cfcczpsbqqb3g4zkyq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally. Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats see illegals as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/20/22240594/immigration-inauguration-joe-biden-kamala-harris-deportation-refugee-rights
— Lightfoot plans ‘reunion weekend’ to invite Blacks who fled Chicago to ‘come back home’ – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: My ancestors on my father’s side came to Chicago in 1844 and then fled Chicago to Crete in 1854.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2021/1/20/22240906/coronavirus-chicago-economy-tourism-travel-pandemic-lightfoot-online-panel-biden-administration

WTTW
— Lawmakers Discuss Pros, Cons of Ending Cash Bail – Blair Paddock
https://news.wttw.com/2021/01/19/lawmakers-discuss-pros-cons-ending-cash-bail
— What Biden’s Immigration Plan Could Mean for Chicago – Quinn Myers (DIERSEN: Many jobs will be taken away from citizens of America and given to citizens of foreign countries.)
https://news.wttw.com/2021/01/20/what-bidens-immigration-plan-could-mean-chicago

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Divided America is a long way from healing and unity – Ray Hanania
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2021/01/20/divided-america-is-a-long-way-from-healing-and-unity/

ORLAND PARK PATCH
— OUTSTANDING: Orland Park Trustees Call On Pritzker To Veto Police Reform Bill. The village board voted unanimously to call on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to veto HB 3653, which would enable a mass of criminal law reforms. – Yasmeen Sheikah
https://patch.com/illinois/orlandpark/orland-trustees-call-pritzker-veto-police-reform-bill

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS’ 16TH CD GOPERS TO CONSIDER CENSURING CONGRESSMAN KINZINGER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/illinois-16th-cd-gopers-to-consider-censuring-congressman-kinzinger.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/20/covid-19-roundup-72/
— 4,822 new confirmed and probable cases; 107 additional deaths; 3,284 hospitalized; 722 in ICU; 5.5 percent average case positivity rate; 6.8 percent average test positivity rate; 21,869 average daily vaccine doses administered; 2 regions make more progress
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/20/4822-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-107-additional-deaths-3284-hospitalized-722-in-icu-55-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-68-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-21869-average-daily-vaccine-dos/
— SGOP Leader McConchie criticizes Trump’s Urlacher pardon: “Undermines the public’s faith in our system”
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/20/sgop-leader-mcconchie-criticizes-trumps-urlacher-pardon-undermines-the-public%e2%80%99s-faith-in-our-system/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden looks to grant citizenship to most illegal immigrants, DHS pick says – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/19/alejandro-mayorkas-says-biden-wants-grant-citizens/

FOX NEWS
— Trump hints at political comeback as he departs White House. Trump tells supporters that ‘we will be back in some form’ in a possible hint at a 2024 comeback – Paul Steinhauser
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-hints-political-comeback-leaves-white-house

GOPUSA
— Freedom Of Speech Slipping Away – Star Parker
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=105407

BREITBART
— Cuccinelli: Migrant Caravan ‘Human Petri Dish Opportunity’ for COVID – IAN HANCHETT
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/01/18/cuccinelli-migrant-caravns-human-petri-dish-opportunity-for-covid/
— House Democrats March in Radical Lockstep on Immigration – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2021/01/18/analysis-house-democrats-march-in-radical-lockstep-on-immigration/
— Marco Rubio: No Amnesty Until All Americans Can Get Good Jobs – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/01/19/marco-rubio-no-amnesty-until-all-americans-can-get-good-jobs/
— Left-Wing Faith Group Launches Petition Targeting Franklin Graham for Supporting Donald Trump – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2021/01/20/left-wing-faith-group-launches-petition-targeting-franklin-graham-supporting-donald-trump/

BLAZE
— Donald Trump looking to form his own political party — the ‘Patriot Party’ – Sarah Taylor
https://www.theblaze.com/news/president-donald-trump-looking-to-form-his-own-political-party-the-patriot-party-report
— ‘The cult of Trump’: As Biden era begins, calls grow louder to ‘deprogram’ Trump supporters. ‘Millions of Americans, almost all white, almost all Republicans’ (DIERSEN: Which hate-filled Trump-hating Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs will lead efforts a) to deprogram Trump supporters in your municipality, in your township, in your county, and in Illinois and b) to deprogram Trump supporters in your Republican township/ward/county party organizations and in the Illinois Republican Party?)
https://www.theblaze.com/glenn-radio/deprogram-trump-supporters
— Caravans of young men head toward our border, as military is dispatched … against the American people – DANIEL HOROWITZ
https://www.theblaze.com/op-ed/horowitz-caravans-of-young-men-head-toward-our-border-as-military-dispatched-against-the-american-people

DAILY CALLER
— Biden White House’s Contact Form Asks People To Choose From A Variety Of Personal Pronouns – MARY MARGARET OLOHAN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/01/20/biden-white-house-personal-pronouns-lgbtq/

DAILY WIRE
— Trump Talks To Allies About Starting His Own Political Party – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-talks-to-allies-about-starting-his-own-political-party

FEDERALIST
— Media Fever Dream Unfulfilled After They Predicted Trump Would Leave Office In Chains – Jordan Davidson
https://thefederalist.com/2021/01/20/media-fever-dream-unfulfilled-after-they-predicted-trump-would-leave-office-in-chains/

EPOCH TIMES
— Biden Sworn In as 46th President of the United States – IVAN PENTCHOUKOV
https://www.theepochtimes.com/biden-sworn-in-as-46th-president-of-the-united-states_3664308.html

THE HILL
— Biden reverses Trump executive order restricting diversity training – JORDAN WILLIAMS (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/535135-biden-reverses-trump-executive-order-on-diversity-training

REUTERS
— Biden’s LGBT+ policy plans – Rachel Savage, Jack Graham (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will your municipality, your township, your county, Illinois, America, and the world officially banish all individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ+? I should write a book about what Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, America, and the world have done already to banish individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ+. I should write a book about what the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party have done to banish those who do not promote LGBTQ+.)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-biden-lgbt/explainer-what-are-us-president-elect-joe-bidens-lgbt-policy-plans-idUSKBN29O1ZS

NEW YORK TIMES
— On his first day, President Biden signed 17 orders to dismantle Trump-era policies on the pandemic and immigration, among others. Here’s the full list.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/20/us/biden-executive-orders.html
— ‘A Total Failure’: The Proud Boys Now Mock Trump. Members of the far-right group, who were among Donald Trump’s staunchest fans, are calling him “weak,” in a sign of fraying support. – Sheera Frenkel
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/20/technology/proud-boys-trump.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Leaves Washington the Way He Entered—as a Political Outsider. President departed with ties to Republican leaders strained and his political prospects unclear. – Andrew Restuccia and Rebecca Ballhaus (DIERSEN: The more planks in the Republican Party platform that you support, the more that Republican leaders treat you as a political outsider. I should write a book about the planks in the Republican Party platform that leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party have rejected since 2000. Most commonly, they reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-faces-uncertain-future-as-he-leaves-white-house-11611157651

USA TODAY
— President Joe Biden executive order reverses Donald Trump ban on race and gender diversity training – Jessica Guynn (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/01/20/biden-executive-order-overturns-trump-diversity-training-ban/4236891001/

SEATTLE TIMES
— There’s a civil war all right, only right now it’s inside the Republican Party – Danny Westneat
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/theres-a-civil-war-all-right-only-right-now-its-inside-the-republican-party/

NEWSWEEK
— Biden’s Impending Immigration Blunder Will Cause a Border Stampede – JONATHAN TOBIN
https://www.newsweek.com/bidens-impending-immigration-blunder-will-cause-border-stampede-opinion-1562461

January 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Mitch McConnell: Donald Trump ‘provoked’ Capitol siege, mob ‘fed lies’ about election – AP (DIERSEN: Trump-supporters believe that Trump wanted a Big Demonstration, but not a Capitol Riot. Will Kinzinger use McConnell to officially call for all Republicans to officially disavow Trump or leave the Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/mcconnell-trump-provoked-capitol-siege-mob-fed-lies/9813121/
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 4,318 new cases, 33 deaths; Chicago, suburban counties move to Tier 2 IDPH announces changes to mitigation metrics, allowing several regions to relax restrictions – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4318-new-covid-19-cases-33-deaths/9813625/
— Multiple National Guard members removed from Biden inauguration – APB (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who hinted/implied/argued/shouted that TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois and Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) were extremist groups. They, their operatives, and their dupes succeeded in ending my TAPROOT chairmanship in 2012 and my ICRC Steering Committee membership in 2007.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/multiple-national-guard-members-removed-from-biden-inauguration/9815297/
— Stores drop MyPillow after CEO pushes election conspiracies – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/stores-drop-mypillow-after-ceo-pushes-election-conspiracies/9816664/

NBC5
— MyPillow’s CEO, a Trump Supporter, Says Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s Stopped Selling His Products – Lauren Thomas
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/mypillows-ceo-a-trump-supporter-says-bed-bath-beyond-kohls-stopped-selling-his-products/2418662/
— McConnell Says Trump ‘Fed Lies’ to Mob About Biden Election. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s remarks are his most severe and public rebuke of outgoing President Donald Trump – Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick (DIERSEN: Trump-supporters believe that Trump wanted a Big Demonstration, but not a Capitol Riot. Will Kinzinger use McConnell to officially call for all Republicans to officially disavow Trump or leave the Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/mcconnell-says-trump-fed-lies-to-mob-about-biden-election/2418767/

CBS2
— City Hall, County Building, State Office Buildings To Be Closed Tomorrow As Precaution For Biden Inauguration
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/01/19/city-hall-county-building-to-be-closed-tomorrow-as-precaution-for-biden-inauguration/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— ‘We did what we came here to do’: Trump bids farewell to White House in video – Chris Williams
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/we-did-what-we-came-here-to-do-trump-bids-farewell-to-white-house-in-video

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago City Hall, Cook County building closed Wednesday as ‘precautionary step’ because of Biden inauguration in Washington – GREGORY PRATT, JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-city-hall-cook-county-building-closed-inauguration-20210119-6bqm3ncs2rbeldjniq6nz7buoe-story.html
— Heather Steans resigning from Illinois Senate, Madigan moves out of Springfield digs | Illinois GOP, Democrats on Biden’s inauguration tomorrow | Chicago Teachers Union mulls another strike – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-steans-resigning-lahood-rush-biden-spin-20210119-nbkzwrrtazeqlbloder3ij52q4-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to close loopholes that let Chicago police cooperate with immigration agents clears committee: ‘We will finally make Chicago a true sanctuary city’ – GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-immigrants-lightfoot-loophole-20210119-5xt4w7pfwjgynb2rrbwss2edgi-story.html
— Why all Americans should be rooting for Joe Biden’s success – Editorial (DIERSEN: Democrats, libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs rooted for Trump’s failure.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-biden-inauguration-20210119-akc5kgvwovb4dcwcmai5pksnme-story.html
— Smile, you’re on an FBI tip list! US Capitol rioters couldn’t resist taking selfies – CLARENCE PAGE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-capitol-selfies-trump-cruz-page-20210119-xr742caoajfshilffm472e6yca-story.html
— GOP Lake County election official retires; two election complaints dismissed – ALEXANDRA KUKULKA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-election-board-changes-st-0120-20210119-lxaebcqazzd7jmdg5bj6xt3pei-story.html
— Trump is not the first president to snub an inauguration – JACEY FORTIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/featured/sns-nyt-residents-who-skipped-inaugurations-20210119-oxhlrwp3bba6nncdy25qgfqjn4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Biden immigration plan opposed by GOP, conservative groups. Several pro-immigration groups, meanwhile, said they would press Biden to go even further and take steps such as an immediate moratorium on deportations, detentions and new arrests. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/19/22239640/biden-immigration-plan-opposed-by-gop-conservative-groups
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “It’s a mass amnesty for almost the entire population of illegal immigrants living in the United States — people who broke our laws to get here and stay here,” said Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee. He added, “A mass amnesty with no safeguards and no strings attached is a nonstarter.” “There are many issues I think we can work cooperatively with President-elect Biden, but a blanket amnesty for people who are here unlawfully isn’t going to be one of them,” said Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who is often a central player in Senate immigration battles. That view was shared by Mark Krikorian, executive director of the conservative Center for Immigration Studies, which favors curbing immigration. “Past proposals at least accepted the concept of turning off the faucet and mopping up the overflow. This is nothing but mopping up and letting the faucet continue to run,” Krikorian said. The top lobbyist for NumbersUSA, which also wants to limit immigration, agreed that without changes, the measure seemed destined to receive little if any GOP support. “They’re just going straight-up amnesty,” said the lobbyist, Rosemary Jenks. She said that made the measure likely to fail in the Senate, where it would need at least 10 Republicans to join all 50 Democrats to overcome a filibuster that would kill the measure.)
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Committee eliminates exceptions to Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance. Mayor Lori Lightfoot had promised to prevent Chicago Police officers from working with immigration agents by eliminating loopholes that allowed police to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in certain circumstances. – Fran Spielman and Elvia Malagón
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2021/1/19/22238629/immigrants-chicago-federal-ice-immigration-customs-enforcement-welcoming-city-ordinance
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Long after Trump is gone, the cancer of Trump will threaten to destroy our nation. The barbarians are now within.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/1/19/22238881/trump-supporters-maga-political-extremism

DAILY HERALD
— Police investigate minor confrontation between Trump demonstrators in Schaumburg – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210119/police-investigate-minor-confrontation-between-trump-demonstrators-in-schaumburg
— President Trump wishes Biden luck without naming him in farewell video – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210119/watch-president-trump-wishes-biden-luck-without-naming-him-in-farewell-video
— ‘We followed the law’: Mount Prospect candidates feel vindicated by ruling – Steve Zalusky
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210119/we-followed-the-law-mount-prospect-candidates-feel-vindicated-by-ruling
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Kane County Board members consider lifting recreational marijuana ban – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210119/kane-county-board-members-consider-lifting-recreational-marijuana-ban

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Durbin, Duckworth ask Illinois’ U.S. attorneys to prosecute Capitol rioters. A joint letter urges federal law enforcement here to prioritize cases against those who stormed Congress. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/durbin-duckworth-ask-illinois-us-attorneys-prosecute-capitol-rioters

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— McClure appointed to Senate GOP leadership role – Ben Szalinski
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/01/19/mcclure-appointed-senate-gop-leadership-role/4203371001/

ILLINOIS PATCH
— IL Revises Coronavirus Tiers, Will Prioritize Inmate Vaccinations. Inmates — like residents of other congregate settings — will get the vaccine before those younger than 65 with high-risk medical conditions. – J. Ryne Danielson,
https://patch.com/illinois/across-il/il-revises-coronavirus-tiers-will-prioritize-inmate-vaccinations

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— “You Black Boys” Wouldn’t Support 1973 Mineral Extraction Bill Put Forth by Southern Illinois State Reps.
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/19/you-black-boys-didnt-support-1973-mineral-extraction-bill-put-forth-by-southern-illinois-state-reps/
— GOP Township February Primary Voting Open for Feb. 23rd Election
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/19/gop-township-fevruary-primary-voting-open-for-feb-23rd-election/
— IL-6: Sean Casten on Republicans
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/19/il-6-sean-casten-on-republicans/
— Pritzker Administration Dishes Out More Money While Seeking Higher Taxes
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/19/pritzker-administration-dishes-out-more-money-while-seeking-higher-taxes/
— Pro-Life Leader Joe Scheidler, R.I.P.
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/19/joe-scheidler-r-i-p/
— Casinos Open, Restaurants – Not So Much
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/19/casinos-open-restaurants-not-so-much/
— Illinois Moves Up One Notch on U-Haul List
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/19/illinois-moves-up-one-notch-on-u-haul-list/
— Jim Tobin Opposes Federal Bailout of State Government
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/19/jim-tobin-opposes-federal-bailout-of-state-government/
— Mike Buehler Spends $78,000 in Successful McHenry County Board Race during Last Quarter of 2020
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/19/mike-buehler-spends-78000-in-successful-mchenry-county-board-race-during-last-quarter-of-2020/

CAPITOL FAX
— Kinzinger says GOP heading for internal showdown (DIERSEN: Trump-supporters believe that Trump wanted a Big Demonstration, but not a Capitol Riot. Will Kinzinger use McConnell to officially call for all Republicans to officially disavow Trump or leave the Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/19/kinzinger-says-gop-heading-for-internal-showdown/
— 4,318 new confirmed and probable cases; 33 additional deaths; 3,335 hospitalized; 713 in ICU; 5.7 percent case positivity rate; 6.9 percent test positivity rate; Some regions opened up
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/19/4318-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-33-additional-deaths-3335-hospitalized-713-in-icu-57-percent-case-positivity-rate-69-percent-test-positivity-rate-some-regions-opened-up/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— McConnell: Trump ‘fed lies’ to violent mob attacking U.S. Capitol – Alex Swoyer (DIERSEN: Trump-supporters believe that Trump wanted a Big Demonstration, but not a Capitol Riot. Will Kinzinger use McConnell to officially call for all Republicans to officially disavow Trump or leave the Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/19/mitch-mcconnell-donald-trump-fed-lies-to-violent-m/

GOPUSA
— Senate Returns; McConnell Says Trump ‘Provoked’ Mob That Attacked Capitol, ‘Fed Them Lies’ (DIERSEN: Trump-supporters believe that Trump wanted a Big Demonstration, but not a Capitol Riot. Will Kinzinger use McConnell to officially call for all Republicans to officially disavow Trump or leave the Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=105400

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Weaponizing The Past – KURT HOFER (DIERSEN: What percent of students today a) believe that Confederate soldiers were Republicans and b) believe that Union soldiers were Democrats?)
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/stanley-payne-on-weaponizing-the-past/

BLAZE
— GOP leaders, VP Pence to ditch President Trump’s send-off. McConnell, McCarthy will attend church with President-elect Joe Biden instead. Politicians’ priorities. – Sarah Taylor
https://www.theblaze.com/news/gop-leaders-ditch-trump-sendoff

ONE NEWS NOW
— In fractured country, Left determined it will define ‘unity’ and punish dissenters
https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2021/01/19/in-fractured-country-left-determined-it-will-define-unity-and-punish-dissenters

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Tucker Carlson Reveals What He Thinks Is the Real Reason for the Massive Military Presence in DC – Grant Atkinson
https://www.westernjournal.com/tucker-carlson-reveals-thinks-real-reason-massive-military-presence-dc/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “So no matter what they are telling you, those 26,000 federal troops are not there for your safety,” Carlson said on Monday night’s segment of “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” “Instead, unmistakably, the Democratic Party is using those troops to send the rest of us a message about power: ‘We’re in charge now.’”)

EPOCH TIMES
— Twitter Shares Fall Even More Following Trump Ban – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/twitter-shares-fall-even-more-following-trump-ban_3662630.html

THE HIILL
— McConnell: Trump ‘provoked’ crowd that stormed Capitol – ALEXANDER BOLTON (DIERSEN: Trump-supporters believe that Trump wanted a Big Demonstration, but not a Capitol Riot. Will Kinzinger use McConnell to officially call for all Republicans to officially disavow Trump or leave the Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/534804-mcconnell-trump-provoked-crowd-that-stormed-capitol

HUFFINGTON POST
— San Diego’s First Gay Mayor Of Color Plans To Reshape America’s ‘Finest City’ Democrat Todd Gloria is eager to blaze a trail for a new generation of LGBTQ lawmakers as well as scale up how California views its second-largest city. – Curtis M. Wong (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Democrat municipalities, Democrat townships, Democrat counties, Democrat states, and America officially ban Republicans from seeking or holding government offices, and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? How soon, if not already, will RINO organizations officially require their leaders to be at least three, four, five, six+ of the following: Trump-hater, moderate/liberal, minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, not married, poor, non-Christion, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, and/or their Ancestors have not been in America for a long time?)
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/san-diego-mayor-todd-gloria-interview_n_5fb5b77ac5b6f00bd84d3bf8

ABC NEWS
— Fully break or remain loyal: Republican voters reckon with GOP’s future after Trump. Some voters are hoping for a Trumpian successor, just not Trump himself. – Kendall Karson
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/fully-break-remain-loyal-republican-voters-reckon-gops/story?id=75330723

CNN
— McConnell says Capitol riot mob “provoked” by Trump – Alex Rogers (DIERSEN: Trump-supporters believe that Trump wanted a Big Demonstration, but not a Capitol Riot. Will Kinzinger use McConnell to officially call for all Republicans to officially disavow Trump or leave the Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://www.cnn.com/webview/politics/live-news/biden-inauguration-dc-security-01-19-21/h_8b7dfc864e294d6e71073ffcfebb2107
— Two Army National Guard members removed from inauguration duty – Barbara Starr, Oren Liebermann and Zachary Cohe (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who hinted/implied/argued/shouted that TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois and Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) were extremist groups. They, their operatives, and their dupes succeeded in ending my TAPROOT chairmanship in 2012 and my ICRC Steering Committee membership in 2007.)
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/19/politics/national-guard-removed-inauguration-duty/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Twelve National Guard troops removed from inaugural protection, two for possible links to extremist groups. (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who hinted/implied/argued/shouted that TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois and Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) were extremist groups. They, their operatives, and their dupes succeeded in ending my TAPROOT chairmanship in 2012 and my ICRC Steering Committee membership in 2007.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/19/us/politics/national-guard-extremist-pentagon.html
— McConnell, weighing impeachment vote, says mob that assaulted the Capitol was ‘provoked by the president.’ – Nicholas Fandos (DIERSEN: Trump-supporters believe that Trump wanted a Big Demonstration, but not a Capitol Riot. Will Kinzinger use McConnell to officially call for all Republicans to officially disavow Trump or leave the Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/19/us/politics/mcconnell-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— McConnell blames Trump for having ‘provoked’ mob – John Wagner, Colby Itkowitz and Felicia Sonmez (DIERSEN: Trump-supporters believe that Trump wanted a Big Demonstration, but not a Capitol Riot. Will Kinzinger use McConnell to officially call for all Republicans to officially disavow Trump or leave the Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/19/inauguration-biden-trump-live-updates/
— Lawmakers who objected to election results have been cut off from 20 of their 30 biggest corporate PAC donors – Douglas MacMillan and Jena McGregor (DIERSEN: How much clout do your critics/opponents have to harm you? How strongly do they threaten to use that clout? How strongly have they used that clout? My critics/opponents have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who demand that recipients of their money do everything that they can a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, and failing that, b) to stop everyone from reading those newsletters. Previously, they demanded that recipients of their money a) end my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, b) end my Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, c) end my Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster service, d) end my Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, and e) end my American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/01/19/gop-corporate-pac-funding/

RUSMUSSEN REPORTS
— Americans Pessimistic About U.S. Race Relations on Eve of Biden Inauguration (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats do everything that they can to make minorities hate Republicans, and especially to make minorities hate Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans and see minorities as being their soldiers in their Army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/social_issues/americans_pessimistic_about_u_s_race_relations_on_eve_of_biden_inauguration

January 17 Morning Edition

CBS2
— Illinois Representative Adam Kinzinger On Capitol Riot: ‘I Sat Around Thinking I May Have To Defend Myself In My Office’ (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use Kinzinger to drive out of the Republican Party the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump, that is, ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use Kinzinger to destroy the Illinois Republican Party.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/01/16/illinois-representative-adam-kinzinger-on-capitol-riot-i-sat-around-thinking-i-may-have-to-defend-myself-in-my-office/
— Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa Could Be Booted From Ballot Due To Felony Conviction – Jermont Terry
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/01/15/markham-mayor-roger-agpawa-could-be-booted-from-ballot-due-to-felony-conviction/

NBC5
— Few Protesters Outside Illinois State Capitol Building Saturday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/few-protesters-illinois-state-capitol-building-saturday/2417754/
— Biden to Prioritize Legal Status for Millions of Immigrants. Biden will announce legislation his first day in office to provide a path to citizenship for millions of immigrants in the United States illegally, according to four people briefed on his plans. – Elliot Spagat (DIERSEN: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats see illegals as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/biden-to-prioritize-legal-status-for-millions-of-immigrants/2417758/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Welch’s past should’ve prompted Illinois Democrats to slow down election of new speaker – ERIC ZORN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-welch-madigan-troubling-allegations-haste-zorn-20210116-oe2mv4ooubaonolbymfvsvoxlq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump must admit he was lying about a ‘stolen election’ before more Americans get killed.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-trump-election-lie-stolen-inauguration-attack-huppke-20210115-hpocdcupfnbv5ah5drvzkpmalu-story.html
— Ford’s pardon of Nixon is not a good reason for Biden to pardon Trump – DARYL AUSTIN (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors were furious about Nixon and Ford. They took their anger against Nixon and Ford out on me, one of their very few Republican employees.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-trump-nixon-ford-pardon-20210115-owfilslygzbbfgz67aytehvuha-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Words matter: Let’s call it a coup.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/ct-call-it-a-coup-capitol-violence-grossman-20210117-avukfk7k75b5pgcqsbnlqqngry-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Two new laws aim to help veterans find jobs, better health care – Madhu Krishnamurthy (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Democrats are nasty. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a veteran in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a veteran in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted veterans in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a veteran in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a veteran in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job and my preferred corner office. Since 1966, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have shouted at veterans, and at everyone else, that I got student draft deferments 1966-1969 and financial hardship draft deferments 1970-1971. While I worked for the federal government 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, just about all of my Democrat superiors and supervisors who were veterans took adverse actions against me.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210116/two-new-laws-aim-to-help-veterans-find-jobs-better-health-care

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Area around state Capitol quiet as Springfield prepares for ‘armed protests’ – Brenden Moore
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/01/16/springfield-prepares-armed-protests-state-capitol/4189341001/

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Truancy cases see huge rise in McHenry County school districts, with officials blaming remote learning. Cases opened by county Regional Office of Education already more than doubled so far this year compared to 2018-19 academic year. – Sam Lounsberry
https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/news/local/2021/01/15/truancy-cases-see-huge-rise-in-mchenry-county-school-districts-with-officials-blaming-remote-learning/

MARION REPUBLICAN
— Schakowsky will introduce censure of U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the unsuccessful effort to get the Illinois Center Right Coalition to censure me at its 2006 annual convention in Wheaton for my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters. I would focus on those who orchestrated it.)
https://www.dailyrepublicannews.com/news/20210115/chicago-congressman-will-introduce-censure-of-us-rep-mary-miller

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County COVID-19 cases decrease with 266 infections reported Saturday, 4 deaths – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/01/16/dupage-county-covid-19-cases-decrease-with-266-infections-reported-saturday-4-deaths/

DAILY ILLINOIS
— Rand Paul Warns One Third Of Republicans Will Leave Party If GOP Senators Back Impeachment (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest since 2000 to drive conservatives out of the Republican Party, that is, those who have worked the hardest since 2000 to destroy the Republican Party. I would focus on present and past leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, etc. I would focus on candidates who ran as Republicans on ballots in my precinct.)
https://dailyillinois.com/8781/rand-paul-warns-one-third-of-republicans-will-leave-party-if-gop-senators-back-impeachment/

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater asks “Can The Forces Unleashed By Trump’s Big Election Lie Be Undone?”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/can-forces-unleashed-trumps-big-election-lie-be-undone-0#stream/0

WIREPOINTS
— Madigan’s loss, Illinois’ damaging COVID restrictions and the potential impact of Biden’s new stimulus – Mark Glennon on the Steve Cortes Show
https://wirepoints.org/madigans-loss-illinois-damaging-covid-restrictions-and-the-potential-impact-of-bidens-new-stimulus-mark-on-the-steve-cortes-show/

FOX NEWS
— Delusional anti-Trump forces are wrong to predict a Republican civil war. Any tension within the Republican Party will rapidly be replaced by anger at left-wing Democrats. – Newt Gingrich (DIERSEN: From what I see, hate-filled conservative-hating leaders of Republican organizations in Illinois will use the Capitol Riot a) to get rid of the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump and b) to destroy all the Republican organizations in Illinois.)
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/republicans-civil-war-newt-gingrich

BREITBART
— Schumer: We’ll Investigate Role of ‘Disinformation’ in Riots and ‘Disparity in Force’ Between Capitol Riots, BLM Protests – IAN HANCHETT
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/01/16/schumer-well-investigate-role-of-disinformation-in-riots-and-disparity-in-force-between-capitol-blm-protests/

DAILY CALLER
— Mike Huckabee: ‘If We’re Going To Impeach Donald Trump … Then We’d Better Impeach Kamala Harris’ For Bailing BLM Protesters Out Of Jail – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/01/16/mike-huckabee-impeach-donald-trump-kamala-harris/

TOWNHALL
— Google Is Evil – Derek Hunter (DIERSEN: Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative haters want Google to continue to refuse to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/derekhunter/2021/01/17/google-is-evil-n2583249
— The Fight Against Big Tech – A Plan for Action – Craig Caruana (DIERSEN: Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative haters want Big Tech to continue to refuse to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/craigcaruana/2021/01/17/the-fight-against-big-tech–a-plan-for-action-n2583155

CHRISTIANITY DAILY
— Facebook Steps Up Censorship, Now Blocking Groups From Creating, Hosting Events Through Inauguration Day – JULIO CACHILA
http://www.christianitydaily.com/articles/10546/20210116/facebook-steps-up-censorship-now-blocking-groups-from-creating-hosting-events-through-inauguration-day.htm

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Harvard Students Launch Petition to Revoke Degrees of Trump Supporters in Government – Mike LaChance (DIERSEN: Will hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters succeed in revoking my 1997 master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT, my 1980 master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, my 1976 MBA from Loyola, and my 1970 bachelor’s degree in management from NIU?)
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/01/harvard-students-launch-petition-to-revoke-degrees-of-trump-supporters-in-government/

EPOCH TIMES
— Washington Highly Militarized Ahead of Biden’s Inauguration – JANITA KAN
https://www.theepochtimes.com/washington-highly-militarized-ahead-of-bidens-inauguration_3657889.html

THE HILL
— Threats transform capital into military zone ahead of inauguration – REBECCA BEITSCH
https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/534508-threats-transform-capital-into-military-zone-ahead-of-inauguration

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s Legacy: 2 Impeachments, An Insurrection, Countless Lies And Corruption.”
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-legacy-impeachment-insurrection-lies-corruption_n_6001ff22c5b6efae62f88bd4

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Heading ‘into a buzzsaw’: Why extremism experts fear the Capitol attack is just the beginning.”
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/16/us/capitol-riots-extremism-threat-soh/index.html

ABC NEWS
— Giuliani says he’s working on Trump’s impeachment defense, would argue voter fraud claims. – Jonathan Karl and Will Steakin
https://abcnews.go.com/US/giuliani-working-trumps-impeachment-defense-argue-voter-fraud/story?id=75302032

MSN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “More than HALF of American voters believe Donald Trump is racist.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/more-than-half-of-american-voters-believe-donald-trump-is-racist/ar-BB1cOLCI?li=BB141NW3

NEW YORK TIMES
— Keep Our Free Speech Laws Intact – Suzanne Nossel (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents a) stress that I am a Republican Precinct Committeeman and b) want the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization to use that to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/14/opinion/trump-trial-incitement.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says about Trump “The Inevitable.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/15/opinion/trump-second-impeachment.html
— They Used to Post Selfies. Now They’re Trying to Reverse the Election. Right-wing influencers embraced extremist views, and Facebook rewarded them. – Stuart A. Thompson and Charlie Warzel
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/14/opinion/facebook-far-right.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The Pariah Post-Presidency. Isolated and angry, a diminished President Trump is leaving Washington for an uncertain future.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/16/us/politics/trump-post-presidency-nixon.html
— FRONT PAGE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Capitol Attack Could Fuel Extremist Recruitment For Years, Experts Warn. An ideological jumble of far-right extremists and hate groups flourished under President Trump and claimed new energy after the attack on the Capitol. Now they are debating their next moves.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/16/us/capitol-attack-extremist-hate-groups.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Post Trump, Republicans Are Headed for a Bitter Internal Showdown. G.O.P. leadership would like to blunt President Trump’s influence over the party. Mr. Trump and his allies want to punish those who have crossed him. A series of clashes looms.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/16/us/politics/republicans-trump-leadership.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “How Republicans Are Warping Reality Around the Capitol Attack.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/17/us/politics/Capitol-conspiracy-theories-blm-antifa.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Misinformation dropped dramatically the week after Twitter banned Trump.” According to my critics/opponents, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters spread misinformation. According to them, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. My critics/opponents viciously punish me for my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to articles that they do not like. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. They blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/01/16/misinformation-trump-twitter/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Capitols brace for potentially violent protests Sunday after a smattering of small pro-Trump demonstrations.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/01/16/capitol-protests-live-updates-inauguration-security/

NEW YORK POST
— AOC casts blame on Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg for Capitol riot – Mary Kay Linge (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the following to do more to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and to stop everyone from reading those newsletters: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, etc.)
https://nypost.com/2021/01/16/aoc-slams-facebooks-mark-zuckerberg-for-capitol-riot/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump supporters.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/some-gop-freshmen-mock-masks-embrace-gun-rights-spar-with-colleagues-11610805601

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Experts see cultlike behavior in Trump’s most extreme followers.”
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Will-followers-walk-away-from-the-cult-of-Trump-15876686.php
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “What we lost in Trump’s fog of disinformation.”
https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/diaz/article/What-we-lost-in-Trump-s-fog-of-disinformation-15875791.php

PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “This is what it looks like when toxic White privilege is left unchecked.”
https://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/this-is-what-it-looks-like-when-toxic-white-privilege-is-left-unchecked/article_7a019918-e018-5d08-b4e8-1d001f34d645.html

PRESCOTT NEWS
— Are We All ‘Domestic Terrorists’? – Jared Taylor
https://prescottenews.com/index.php/2021/01/17/opinion-are-we-all-domestic-terrorists/

PALM BEACH POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump’s hold on his followers emboldened him.”
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/opinion/letters/2021/01/17/trumps-hold-followers-emboldened-him/4162863001/

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Among the Insurrectionists The Capitol was breached by Trump supporters who had been declaring, at rally after rally, that they would go to violent lengths to keep the President in power. A chronicle of an attack foretold.”
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/01/25/among-the-insurrectionists

VOICE OF AMERICA
— Researchers: More Than a Dozen Extremist Groups Took Part in Capitol Riots – Masood Farivar
https://www.voanews.com/2020-usa-votes/researchers-more-dozen-extremist-groups-took-part-capitol-riots

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQers crow about their success in a) destroying traditional marriage and the traditional family and b) promoting hatred of heterosexuals.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jan/17/why-are-increasing-numbers-of-women-choosing-to-be-single
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “How Trump supporters are radicalized by the far right.”
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/jan/17/how-trump-supporters-are-radicalised-by-the-far-right

January 13 Evening Edition

ABC7
— President impeached for historic 2nd time following Capitol riot. The stunning collapse of Trump’s final days in office leaves the nation at an uneasy and unfamiliar juncture. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/live-trump-impeached-for-2nd-time-after-capitol-riot/9615105/
— Rep. Chris Welch succeeds Mike Madigan as Illinois House speaker – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/rep-chris-welch-to-succeed-madigan-as-il-speaker/9623611/
— Massachusetts teen turns in her own family as Capitol rioters
https://abc7chicago.com/9621723/
— Chicago man was inside Pelosi’s office, feds say; Jefferson Park home raided – Chuck Goudie and Ross Weidner, Christine Tressel and Barb Markoff
https://abc7chicago.com/jefferson-park-man-was-inside-pelosis-office-feds/9628722/

NBC5
— Chicago-Area Christian Scholars and Pastors Denounce Behavior of Capitol Rioters – Chris Coffey
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-area-christian-scholars-and-pastors-denounce-behavior-of-capitol-rioters/2416058/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— In the spotlight with Trump impeachment, Illinois GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger won’t rule out a statewide run Kinzinger is one of 10 Republicans to vote to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday. “I will be part of this battle to redefine this party,” he said. – Lynn Sweet (DIERSEN: The next opportunity to change the Illinois Republican Party platform is in 2024.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/1/13/22229969/illinois-gop-rep-adam-kinzinger-trump-impeach-republican-party

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— House votes to impeach Trump for a second time, with Republicans this time joining Democrats in historic rebuke – AP (DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes. Major donors call the tunes in the Republican Party.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-impeachment-20210113-xb5i3sxiorfkdcdw3sjkegpyby-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: McConnell called major Republican donors last weekend to gauge their thinking about Trump and was told that Trump had clearly crossed a line.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Twice-impeached Trump, GOP bemoan ‘cancel culture’ and asks “If they’re canceled, why are they still so noisy?”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-trump-impeached-cancel-culture-jim-jordan-house-capitol-huppke-20210113-og6kmejp6neldhnb2yxdbedjbe-story.html
— House votes to impeach Trump for the second time, one week after Capitol riot, with 10 Republicans joining in historic rebuke – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-impeachment-20210113-xb5i3sxiorfkdcdw3sjkegpyby-story.html
— Illinois General Assembly approves sweeping criminal justice overhaul that would end cash bail, require cops to wear body cameras – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-criminal-justice-20210113-rr6bt2x6jndxff5ttnwhz6qhay-story.html
— Rep. Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch, Madigan’s successor as Illinois House speaker, faces questions about his treatment of women – RAY LONG and MEGAN CREPEAU
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-emanuel-chris-welch-illinois-house-speaker-domestic-police-20210113-zhjt76idp5agxnh5wce3kmvnci-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump gets the impeachment he deserves.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-trump-impeachment-capitol-kinzinger-20210114-27yzjcxrpbcabosngjr3hq4mkm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Right side of history: 14 Illinois members of Congress vote to impeach Trump a second time.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-congressional-delegation-impeachment-vote-20210113-4lp5npbhuzauzlex73p2pxyjim-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters vote to impeach Trump.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210113/donald-trump-is-a-national-security-threat-underwood-other-suburban-reps-vote-to-impeach
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210113/news/301139895/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Kaczmarek promoter says “Fair election was worth the expense.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20210113/fair-election-was-worth-the-expense

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Madigan’s reign as speaker is over. The Illinois House has voted to elect Emanuel “Chris” Welch its next leader. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/madigans-reign-speaker-over
— State Farm suspends federal campaign donations after Capitol attack. The insurance giant, along with rival Allstate, is among the largest local corporate givers to lawmakers, including many who voted against certifying Biden’s win. – STEVE DANIELS
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/insurance/state-farm-suspends-federal-campaign-donations-after-capitol-attack
— COVID pushes downtown office vacancy to record high. It’s the fallout from new buildings opening, virtually no leasing activity and companies trying to shed space amid the pandemic. – DANNY ECKER
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/covid-pushes-downtown-office-vacancy-record-high
— With Cushman out, who wants to try to lease this Trump space now? Chicago-based Cushman & Wakefield said it will no longer do business with the Trump family business. That means it’s giving up one of the toughest leasing jobs in Chicago. – ALBY GALLUN (DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will use the second impeachment to make Trump-supporters pariahs, and especially Trump-supporters who are law enforcement officers, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/cushman-out-who-wants-try-lease-trump-space-now

CHICAGO HEADLINER CLUB
— CHC stands with journalists attacked for doing their jobs (DIERSEN: I should write a book about all the times that RINO organizations, RINO candidates, their RINO major donors, their RINO political consultants, their RINO campaign managers, their RINO campaign staff members, and their RINO campaign volunteers who since 2000 have attacked me for my doing my job as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor.)
https://mailchi.mp/ddbf451e5e59/chc-stands-with-journalists-attacked-for-doing-their-jobs

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Illinois National Guard Called to Protect Illinois Capitol
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/13/illinois-national-guard-called-to-protect-illinois-capitol/
— From the Desk of John Lopez: My Response to Kristina Zahorik, McHenry County Democratic Party Chair
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/13/lopez011321/
— Prediction: Mike Madigan Will Chair Reapportionment Committee
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/13/prediction-mike-madigan-will-chair-reapportionment-committee/
— Black, Not Women’s Caucus Favorite Wins Illinois House Speakership
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/13/black-caucus-favorite-wins-illinois-house-speakership/
— Ugaste Outlines Reasons for Opposing Black Caucus’ 4 AM 764-Page Criminal Reform Bill
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/13/ugaste-outlines-reasons-for-opposing-black-caucus-4-am-764-page-criminal-reform-bill/
— Weber Trashes, But Not Shocked at Last-Minute Passage of Criminal Legislation Revision
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/13/weber-trashes-but-not-shocked-at-last-minute-passage-of-criminal-legislation-revision/
— Wilcox Opposes 764-Page “Radical” Criminal Justice Bill Given One Hour to Digest
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/13/wilcox-opposes-764-page-radical-criminal-justice-bill-given-one-hour-to-digest/
— Madigan Out – Farewell Statement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/13/madigan-out/
— Terra de Baltz Sends Announcement of Her Run for Grafton Township Assessor
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/13/terra-de-baltz-sends-announcement-of-her-run-for-grafton-township-assessor/
— Algonquin Township Considering Referendum to Have One Garbage Company for Unincorporated Areas
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/13/algonquin-township-considering-referendum-to-have-one-garbage-company-for-unincorporated-areas/

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— ILGOP Statement on Top Madigan Ally Chris Welch’s Ascent to the Speakership
https://mailchi.mp/c91dd6746969/icymi-pritzker-admin-mia-while-over-20-of-lasalle-veterans-home-residents-die-of-covid-4709380

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Here is the 764-page Bill on “Police Accountability” – debated 58 minutes after introduction – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2021/01/here-is-the-764-page-bill-on-police-accountability-debated-58-minutes-after-introduction/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— FORMER STATE REP. JEANNE IVES RESPONDS TO DEMS REJECTING MADIGAN AS SPEAKER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/former-state-rep-jeanne-ives-responds-to-dems-rejecting-madigan-as-speaker.html
— US HOUSE VOTES TO IMPEACH DONALD TRUMP FOR SECOND TIME, LAHOOD EXPLAINS WHY HE VOTED NO
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/us-house-votes-to-impeach-donald-trump-for-second-time-lahood-explains-why-he-voted-no-.html
— IL GOP CLAIMS CREDIT FOR MADIGAN REMOVAL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/il-gop-claims-credit-for-madigan-removal.html
— IL DEMS PUSH THROUGH STATEWIDE “DEFUND THE POLICE” BILL IN WEE HOURS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/illinois-democrats-focus-on-pushing-through-statewide-defund-the-police-bill-this-week.html
— ILLINOIS RIGHT TO LIFE APPLAUDS WEDNESDAY’S US SUPREME COURT RULING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/illinois-right-to-life-applauds-wednesdays-us-supreme-court-ruling-.html
— BOST OPPOSES TRUMP REMOVAL TACTICS; OPPONENTS DEMAND HE RESIGN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/bost-opposes-trump-removal-tactics-opponents-demand-he-resign.html
— MADIGAN’S TRUSTED CONFIDANTE REP. CHRIS WELCH ELECTED IL HOUSE SPEAKER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/madigans-trusted-confidante-rep-chris-welch-likely-to-be-elected-next-il-house-speaker-today.html

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP on Welch: “Travesty for the people of Illinois”
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/13/ilgop-on-welch-travesty-for-the-people-of-illinois/
— Rep. Kelly Cassidy says she wants “troubling” allegations from Speaker Chris Welch’s past “vigorously reviewed”
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/13/rep-kelly-cassidy-says-she-wants-troubling-allegations-from-speaker-chris-welchs-past-vigorously-reviewed/
— Speaker Welch tells reporters he supports leader term limits and “fair maps,” expects to leave his law firm
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/13/speaker-welch-tells-reporters-he-supports-leader-term-limits-and-fair-maps-expects-to-leave-his-law-firm/
— React to new House Speaker
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/13/react-to-new-house-speaker/
— House Republicans complain about process
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/13/house-republicans-complain-about-process/
— 5,862 new confirmed and probable cases; 97 additional deaths; 3,642 in hospital; 749 in ICU; 7.3 percent cases positivity rate; 8.3 percent test positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/13/5862-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-97-additional-deaths-3642-in-hospital-749-in-icu-73-percent-cases-positivity-rate-83-percent-test-positivity-rate/
— 2021 lame duck session cheat sheet
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/13/2021-lame-duck-session-cheat-sheet/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— New York City cancels business contracts with Trump Organization over riot at Capitol – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/13/new-york-city-cancels-business-contracts-trump-org/
— Big Tech is a big fraud with its bogus censorship. Internet giants can’t put 74 million Americans into a ‘memory hole’ – Newt Gingrich (DIERSEN: By continuing to refuse to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website, Google continues to put me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails in a memory hole.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/13/big-tech-is-a-big-fraud-with-its-bogus-censorship/
— Impeachment trial won’t begin until after Trump leaves office – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/13/impeachment-trial-wont-begin-until-after-trump-lea/

FOX NEWS
— Trump impeached by House over Capitol riots, becomes first president to face rebuke twice. House approves one article of impeachment of ‘incitement of insurrection’ after deadly Capitol riot. – Marisa Schultz
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-impeaches-president-trump-second-time

GOPUSA
— Democrats Making Move To Classify MAGA Rallies As Domestic Terrorist Activity (DIERSEN: How soon will the Democrats, their operatives, and their dupes succeed in abolishing the Republican Party, Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization? In 2012, they succeeded in abolishing TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=100442
— DOJ Expects Sedition Charges, 20-Year Sentences, For Those In Illegal Capitol Entry
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=100456
— Rep. Issa: Democrats “Overplaying” Trump’s Role In Capitol Riot, Associated Deaths
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=100460

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— As wave of Republicans are censored online, no penalty for Democrats who have encouraged violence – Ella Carroll-Smith
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/as-wave-of-republicans-are-censored-online-no-penalty-for-democrats-who-have-encouraged-violence/

BREITBART
— House Impeaches President Trump for a Second Time – JOSHUA CAPLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/01/13/house-impeaches-president-trump-for-a-second-time/
— CBS News Poll: 85 Percent of Republicans Oppose Impeaching Trump – KRISTINA WONG
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/01/13/cbs-news-poll-85-percent-of-republicans-oppose-impeaching-trump/

BLAZE
— House votes to impeach President Trump for a second time. ‘Incitement of insurrection’ – Phil Shiver
https://www.theblaze.com/news/house-impeaches-trump-again

DAILY CALLER
— House Votes To Impeach President Trump For The Second Time – HENRY RODGERS
https://dailycaller.com/2021/01/13/house-votes-impeach-president-donald-trump-incitement-insurrection/

TOWNHALL
— The Left Wants to Lecture About ‘Lighting Flames?’ They Lit Actual Fires – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2021/01/13/gaetz-the-left-wants-to-lecture-about-lighting-flames-they-lit-actual-fires-n2583087

NEWS BUSTERS
— George Conway: ‘Psychopath’ Trump Worse Than Nixon, Will Forever Be ‘Pariah’ – Mark Finkelstein (DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will use the second impeachment to make Trump-supporters pariahs, and especially Trump-supporters who are law enforcement officers, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/mark-finkelstein/2021/01/13/george-conway-psychopath-trump-worse-nixon-will-forever-be

EPOCH TIMES
— Democrats, 10 Republicans (including Kinzinger) Vote for 2nd Impeachment of Trump – IVAN PENTCHOUKOV (DIERSEN: Of course, Kinzinger wants the next Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Chairman to drive out of the IRP the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/democrats-nine-republicans-impeach-trump-again_3655278.html?utm_source=news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=breaking-2021-01-13-3
— Trump Calls on Americans to Help Ensure Peaceful Transition: ‘NO Violence’ and ‘NO Lawbreaking’ – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-calls-on-americans-to-help-ensure-peaceful-transition-no-violence-and-no-lawbreaking_3655442.html

THE HILL
— Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) calls Trump a ‘white supremacist president’ on House floor – ARIS FOLLEY (DIERSEN: Of course, this encourages Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs to get rid of Republicans once and for all even faster, and especially Republicans who are anti-law enforcement officers, Trump-supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. To call someone a White supremacist in America today is like calling someone a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/534084-rep-bush-calls-trump-a-white-supremacist-president-on-house-floor
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Bush, a Black Lives Matter activist who rose to prominence last year after pulling off a stunning upset victory over longtime Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay (D-Mo.) in their state’s Democratic primary, in November became the first Black woman to win election to Congress in Missouri.)

POLITICO
— Koch network pledges to shun lawmakers tied to Capitol riots. Other GOP megadonors decline chance to defend Trump or his allies who challenged the election results. – MAGGIE SEVERNS (DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/13/koch-network-capitol-riots-459143

CBS NEW YORK
— NYC Moving To Cut Ties With Trump Organization (DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will use the second impeachment to make Trump-supporters pariahs, and especially Trump-supporters who are law enforcement officers, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://news.yahoo.com/nyc-moving-cut-ties-trump-223600594.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats Call Trump ‘Danger to the Nation’ (DIERSEN: Of course, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs will use that to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/01/13/us/trump-impeachment
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “If It’s Still Trump’s Party, Many Republicans Like Me Will Leave. I need to believe that if I stick with the G.O.P., I will have a fighting chance at changing its direction.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/12/opinion/trump-republicans.html
— New York City Will End Contracts With Trump Over Capitol Riot The mayor said the city would cancel contracts with the Trump Organization for two ice rinks, the Central Park Carousel and the Trump Golf Links in the Bronx. – Emma G. Fitzsimmons
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/13/nyregion/nyc-trump-golf-carousel-ice-rinks.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s sway over GOP slips as end of his term nears.”
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2021-01-13/trump-sway-over-gop-visibly-melting-away-as-end-nears

WASHINGTON POST
— The president as pariah: Trump faces a torrent of retribution over his role in the U.S. Capitol siege – David Nakamura (DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will use the second impeachment to make Trump-supporters pariahs, and especially Trump-supporters who are law enforcement officers, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-pariah-siege/2021/01/13/5fd2d69e-55bb-11eb-a931-5b162d0d033d_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters say “QAnon reshaped Trump’s party and radicalized believers. The Capitol siege may just be the start.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/01/13/qanon-capitol-siege-trump/
— About 20,000 National Guardsmen could arrive in Washington, officials say, in swelling inauguration security effort – Missy Ryan and Alex Horton
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2021/01/13/national-guard-inauguration-security/

SEATTLE TIMES
— The president as pariah: Trump faces a torrent of retribution over his role in the U.S. Capitol siege – David Nakamura (DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will use the second impeachment to make Trump-supporters pariahs, and especially Trump-supporters who are law enforcement officers, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/the-president-as-pariah-trump-faces-a-torrent-of-retribution-over-his-role-in-the-u-s-capitol-siege/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— With Nerves Raw and Troops on Guard, House Impeaches President Trump. Capitol becomes a military zone as Congress assigns blame for last week’s riot. – Andrew Duehren and Lindsay Wise
https://www.wsj.com/articles/with-nerves-raw-and-troops-on-guard-house-impeaches-president-trump-11610576178

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “President Trump Unplugged” and “The platforms have acted” and asks “Now what?”
https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/big-tech-unplugs-trump

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater asks “Can Conservative Media Still Return to Business as Usual?”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/13/magazine/can-conservative-media-still-return-to-business-as-usual.html