Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) trust fund for his adult children has paid no state taxes since 2015, WKOW reports.
Clarence Thomas Temporarily Blocks Graham’s Subpoena
“Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday temporarily blocked a subpoena issued by a Georgia grand jury seeking testimony from South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham,” CNBC reports.
“Thomas, who is responsible for emergency applications such as Graham’s issued out of the federal 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, issued the stay on his own accord, without referring the question to the entire Supreme Court.”
Ted Cruz Gets a New York Greeting
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) got flipped off by fans last night at Yankee Stadium.
Other fans told him to go back to Cancun.
Democrats Predict an ‘Extremely Busy’ Lame Duck
“A packed legislative to-do list awaits Congress when it returns to session after the midterms – and Democrats, who currently control both chambers, will face a ticking clock to enact key priorities if Republicans win back the House or manage to flip the Senate in the upcoming elections,” CNN reports.
“Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has predicted an ‘extremely busy’ lame duck session – the period of time after the midterms and before a new Congress begins in January.”
Faculty Call for Vote of ‘No Confidence’ in Ben Sasse
The faculty senate at the University of Florida has planned a vote of “no confidence” in Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) as the university’s 13th president, KETV reports.
He’s currently the only finalist for the job, but the faculty senate said the next leader “should come already equipped to lead an institution of this caliber rather than aiming to learn on the job.”
Graham Asks Supreme Court to Block His Testimony
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Friday asked the Supreme Court to shield him from testifying in an investigation into former President Trump’s alleged interference in the 2020 election in Georgia, The Hill reports.
CNN: “The emergency request was filed with Justice Clarence Thomas, who oversees the 11th Circuit. Thomas is likely to refer the matter to the full court.”
The Intriguing Evan McMullin Scenario
Aaron Blake: “The scenario in which McMullin could wield Mahone-esque power comes if the other results break to 50 seats for Republicans and 49 for Democrats — i.e. if Republicans lose in Utah but gain one seat elsewhere.”
“In that case, McMullin choosing Republicans would give them 51 seats and the majority, but choosing Democrats would give them 50 seats and an effective majority, by virtue of Vice President Harris’s continued tiebreakers.”
“McMullin has insisted he won’t caucus with either side, but the pressure would be immense — just as it was in 1881.”
Lindsey Graham Ordered to Testify in Georgia Probe
A federal appeals court ordered Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to appear before a Georgia grand jury investigating possible attempts by former president Donald Trump and his allies to disrupt the state’s 2020 presidential election, the Washington Post reports.
Why Pat Leahy Voted Against the Iraq War
Garrett Graff recounts an amazing story from Sen. Patrick Leahy’s memoir that reads like a spy thriller.
In short, the senator was tipped off to secret intelligence reports during the Iraq War debate by a pair of joggers in the park.
Leahy Out of the Hospital
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) was discharged from the hospital, CNN reports.
Ron Johnson Claimed ‘the FBI Set Me Up’
“During Wisconsin’s final Senate debate Thursday night, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) made a comment that surprised many in attendance,” the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Said Johnson: “The FBI set me up with a corrupt briefing and then leaked that to smear me.”
“The remark drew laughs from the crowd as Johnson explained he’s been trying to uncover and expose alleged corruption within the FBI.”
Leahy Taken to the Hospital
Sen. Patrick Leahy “was not feeling well” on Thursday and was admitted to the hospital overnight for observation, Politico reports.
Quote of the Day
“I have the votes.”
— Sen. Mitch !cConnell (R-KY), in a CNN Interview, with a message for those who want him ousted from his leadership post.
Manchin’s Approval Plummets in West Virginia
“Sen. Joe Manchin’s job approval rating has fallen by double digits among West Virginia voters in recent months as he has played a pivotal role in advancing a pared-back version of President Joe Biden’s major domestic policy legislation,” Morning Consult finds.
Ben Sasse to Resign from Senate
Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) will announce plans to resign from the Senate later today in order to accept a job at an academic institution, KFAB reports.
The Tampa Bay Times reports Sasse will become president of the University of Florida.
Rick Scott Wants Senate to Pass Hurricane Aid for Florida
“Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is imploring Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to reconvene the Senate and pass a supplemental aid package for those impacted by Hurricane Ian — a move that is unlikely with the chamber adjourned until after the midterms,” Politico reports.
Ron Johnson Says Riots Were Not ‘Armed Insurrection’
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) repeated his claim Tuesday that the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol was not an “armed insurrection,” adding however, that protesters “did teach us how you can use flag poles, that kind of stuff, as weapons,” CNN reports.
Said Johnson: “To call what happened on January 6 an ‘armed insurrection,’ I just think, is not accurate.”
Ron Johnson Admits Texts to Trump Lawyer on January 6
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) “acknowledged he exchanged text messages with one of Donald Trump’s attorneys before and after Johnson’s staff attempted to deliver a package to then-Vice President Mike Pence on Jan. 6,” NBC News reports.
“Johnson said ‘the entire episode lasted about an hour,’ in reference to his ties to a fake electors scheme he said he knew nothing about. He also said he didn’t know the contents of the package he said the attorney wanted to be delivered.”
Said Johnson: “You can’t even call it participation, I wrote a couple texts.”
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