Published by Reuters(Reuters) -Here is a list of additional legal troubles facing former President Donald Trump, who wrote on social media on Thursday that he has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice, apparently for mishandling sensitive government documents. He denies any wrongdoing. 2020 ELECTION AND THE U.S. CAPITOL ATTACK U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland … [Read more...] about Factbox-The main legal troubles facing Donald Trump
Do federal or state prosecutors get to go first in trying Trump? A law professor untangles the conflict
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in New Hampshire on April 27, 2023. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Darryl K. Brown, University of Virginia A federal grand jury in Florida indicted former President Donald Trump on June 8, 2023, on multiple criminal charges related to classified documents he took from the … [Read more...] about Do federal or state prosecutors get to go first in trying Trump? A law professor untangles the conflict
Trump indicted in classified documents probe
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Donald Trump said Thursday he has been indicted over his handling of classified documents after leaving office, the US ex-president's most serious legal threat yet as a firestorm of criminal investigations imperil his bid for a second White House term. "The corrupt Biden Administration has informed my attorneys that I have been Indicted, … [Read more...] about Trump indicted in classified documents probe
Wildfire smoke can harm human health, even when the fire is hundreds of miles away – a toxicologist explains why
Canadian wildfire smoke was thick in the air over New York’s Yankee Stadium on June 6, 2023. AP Photo/Frank Franklin II Christopher T. Migliaccio, University of Montana Smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning across Canada has been rolling into North American cities far from the flames. New York City and Detroit were both listed among the five most … [Read more...] about Wildfire smoke can harm human health, even when the fire is hundreds of miles away – a toxicologist explains why
TEXT OF RON DESANTIS’ NEW STUMP SPEECH (SATIRE)
Florida Goveror Ron DeSantis has streamlined his stump speech. Here's his speech given today at an alarm clock company in Sheboygan, WI: "It's nice to be here in Sheboygan for this major event. But before we all head over to the library to remove half of its books, let's talk about what's going on in this country. "Woke woke woke woke woke woke woke woke … [Read more...] about TEXT OF RON DESANTIS’ NEW STUMP SPEECH (SATIRE)
Major victory: Supreme Court backs Black voters in challenge to Alabama electoral map
Published by ReutersBy John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday handed a major victory to Black voters who challenged a Republican-drawn electoral map in Alabama, finding that the state violated a landmark federal law prohibiting racial discrimination in voting. The 5-4 ruling affirmed a lower court's decision that the map diluted the voting power of … [Read more...] about Major victory: Supreme Court backs Black voters in challenge to Alabama electoral map
Pence attacks Trump as he challenges his ex-boss in 2024 White House race
Published by ReutersBy Tim Reid (Reuters) -Former Vice President Mike Pence, who loyally served Donald Trump for four years, on Wednesday blasted his former boss for the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol as he launched his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Pence issued his most forceful condemnation to date of Trump's role in the attack of Jan. 6, 2021, … [Read more...] about Pence attacks Trump as he challenges his ex-boss in 2024 White House race
Trump lawyers notified that he is the target of classified documents probe
Published by ReutersBy Dan Whitcomb, Sarah N. Lynch and Jacqueline Thomsen (Reuters) -Federal prosecutors have notified former U.S. President Donald Trump's attorneys he is the target of an investigation into his handling of classified materials, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, adding to his legal troubles as he campaigns for the White House in 2024. The … [Read more...] about Trump lawyers notified that he is the target of classified documents probe
‘Santa’s going to come early this year’: George Conway says it’s ‘clear’ Trump indictment is imminent
Published by Raw StoryFormer President Donald Trump maintains that, despite recent reporting that special counsel Jack Smith is considering charges against him for obstruction of justice and retention of classified information, he has not been told he is facing indictment in the Mar-a-Lago documents probe. However, reports indicate he has received notice from the Justice … [Read more...] about ‘Santa’s going to come early this year’: George Conway says it’s ‘clear’ Trump indictment is imminent
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Oklahoma OKs the nation’s first religious charter school – but litigation is likely to follow
Courts have wrestled with questions about public funds for students at religious schools for decades. Godong/Stone via Getty Images Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton U.S. courts have long wrestled with the extent to which government funding can be used at private religious schools. And on June 5, 2023, Oklahoma’s five-person Statewide Virtual … [Read more...] about Oklahoma OKs the nation’s first religious charter school – but litigation is likely to follow
CHRIS LICHT IS O-U-T AT CNN
CNN's embattled CEO Chris Licht has been axed after one year on the job. The best way to sum up Licht's year on what was once but to many no longer "The Most Trusted Name In News" is to look up the word "disaster," and you'll see Licht's picture under it. There is an eerie parallel of Licht being hurriedly shown the door after a year that ended in CNN's ratings being down, … [Read more...] about CHRIS LICHT IS O-U-T AT CNN
Christie kicks off White House bid, attacks Trump as ‘bitter angry man who wants power back for himself’
Published by NJ.comMANCHESTER, N.H. — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie formally announced his second bid for president Tuesday, using his familiar town hall format to begin thumping former President Donald Trump and make an early case for his long-shot candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 2024 race. The kick-off came after a 27-minute speech where Christie … [Read more...] about Christie kicks off White House bid, attacks Trump as ‘bitter angry man who wants power back for himself’
UN struggles with catastrophic consequences of Ukrainian dam’s destruction
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres described the destruction of the Kakhovka dam’s water reservoir in Ukraine as “a monumental humanitarian, economic and ecological catastrophe”. Although the UN has no access to independent verification of how the catastrophe occurred, Guterres noted, “But one thing is clear: this is another devastating consequence of the Russian invasion … [Read more...] about UN struggles with catastrophic consequences of Ukrainian dam’s destruction
Suppression of Direct Democracy
Politicians don’t like being told what to do. This is particularly true if the direction comes from their constituents. They believe that once they are elected to office, they control the agenda of their constituents and are free to make the laws, even if they conflict with the wishes of the people. This is particularly true of the elected officials of gerrymandered state … [Read more...] about Suppression of Direct Democracy
WE SHOULD FEEL GOOD ABOUT SANE ADULTS REACHING ACROSS THE AISLE
Put your hands together for sane mature bipartisan centrist adulthood. It’s a whole lot better than apocalyptic bluster. When something good happens in Washington, we should pause to savor it. Case in point is the debt ceiling deal, forged by political foes Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy, to safeguard the American economy and the global market. Neither side got everything it … [Read more...] about WE SHOULD FEEL GOOD ABOUT SANE ADULTS REACHING ACROSS THE AISLE
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TRUMP INDICTMENT EXPECTED: TRUMP GOES BALLISTIC ON TRUTH SOCIAL
It truly sounds as if it's tik tok time for former President Donald Trump. And I don't mean the app that's highly popular with teenagers. News about the federal investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents continues to break: 1. Trump's lawyers met with Department of Justice officials for just under two hours today and asked that Trump not be charged. Some … [Read more...] about TRUMP INDICTMENT EXPECTED: TRUMP GOES BALLISTIC ON TRUTH SOCIAL
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INTERVIEW WITH A VENTRILOQUIST (VIDEO)
Here's an interview with an ADMITTED dummy: … [Read more...] about INTERVIEW WITH A VENTRILOQUIST (VIDEO)