Democrat Doug Jones claimed victory over Republican and accused pedophile Roy Moore in last night’s Alabama Senate contest, with thanks to the overwhelming number of African American voters -- specifically Black women (again). A full 96% of African Americans supported Jones (we’re still so confused by the 4% who did not), similar to President Barack Obama’s 95% support among Black voters. Moreover, exit polls indicated that Black voters comprised 28% of the electorate, greater than their 26% share of the population. Meanwhile, a stunned Roy Moore took to the stage to perform his own Dreamgirls rendition of Jennifer Holliday/Hudson’s “And I am telling you … I’m not going!” He has yet to concede and is calling for a recount saying he will wait on God. Ummm … God, the voters, and the officials of Alabama answered. They all said boy bye. Moving on, today the tax conference committee will officially meet publicly for this first time. The tax bill is safe for now as Senator-elect Doug Jones won’t be sworn in until after the new year, per Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). The bill would cut the corporate tax rate by a little less than previously proposed, lower the top rate on the wealthy, and scale back the existing mortgage interest deduction. A vote could come next week -- Trump is desperate for a win, already walking back his support of Moore’s failed candidacy. Also happening this morning, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton (D) is set to reveal his choice to replace Al Franken in the Senate, with the top contender being his longtime advisor Lt. Gov. Tina Smith. We’re half way through the week and kicking it off with this...
- Congresswoman Michelle Luján Grisham (D-NM) accused of discrimination by a transgender former intern.
- Congressmen Gregory Meeks (D-NY) and Elijah Cummings (D-MD) join growing chorus for an investigation into Trump harassment allegations.
- Armstrong Williams abandons plans to buy DC’s City Paper.
- Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) says let’s go back to the moon.
- Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) intros bipartisan bill on artificial intelligence.
- The House Progressive Caucus voices opposition to changes on net neutrality, while FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn unveils her own version.
- Congressman Al Green (D-TX) is not giving up on effort to impeach.
- Ex-Congresswoman Corrine Brown petitions to stay out of jail.
- Navajo Nation sues Wells Fargo.
- Meet the new President of Wilberforce University.
- The Garden State could have the nation’s first Sikh Attorney General.
- Indian American businessman wants to be Michigan’s next Governor.
- NFL to host a sports advocacy workshop at Morehouse College.
- Puerto Rico Governor back stateside to lobby for more post-hurricane aid.
- Saturday Night Live names first Black Head Writer.
- Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden adds a Spike Lee joint to National Film Registry.
- DeRay Mckesson is suing Fox News and Jeanine Pirro.
- GAO finds Black representation down in financial services industry.