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Trump immunity claim in election interference case heard by Supreme Court: The Supreme Court considers Donald Trump’s assertion of total immunity from criminal ...
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Hears Trump Immunity Claim in Election Interference Case
- The Supreme Court is considering Donald Trump’s assertion of total immunity from criminal charges over his attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.
- Justices express concerns about whether certain presidential acts should be off-limits, casting doubt on the possibility of a trial taking place before the election.
- The case scrutinizes the distinction between private and official acts of Trump, with the Court likely rejecting Trump's broadest arguments, potentially immunizing even acts such as ordering a military coup.
- The focus remains on the legal question of whether a former president can be prosecuted for actions taken while in office, emphasizing the importance of the Court's ruling on the extent of official act protection and the implications for future presidents.
Live updates: Supreme Court hears Trump immunity claims: The Supreme Court is weighing Donald Trump's presidential immunity case today in oral arguments ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Barr says he’ll vote for ‘Republican ticket’ in November: Former Attorney General Bill Barr said Wednesday he will vote for the “Republican ticket” in the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599759-bill-barr-republican-ticket-vote-2024/
Bill Barr, frequent Trump critic, says he will support the ‘Republican ticket’ in November
cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/bill-barr-donald-trump-vote/
Supreme Court gives skeptical eye to key statute used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters
npr.org/2024/04/16/1245143434/supreme-court-january-6-arguments-fischer
Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
- The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.
- During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.
- The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
Fact check: Trump’s false and unsubstantiated claims about his Manhattan criminal case
cnn.com/2024/04/14/politics/fact-check-trump-false-hush-money-criminal-case/
Alabama: Voters to decide primary runoffs in new Congressional District: Alabama voters have cast their ballots to decide party nominees for the state’s 2nd ...
apnews.com/article/alabama-2nd-congressional-district-primary-election-3c71c050841f20d751226463731868c7
A new Supreme Court case could make it much easier for criminals to buy guns: The fight over “ghost guns” is back before the justices.
vox.com/scotus/2024/4/24/24138227/supreme-court-ghost-guns-background-checks-criminals-serial-numbers
Just days before a firebrand politician named Donald is about to stand trial, he goes on TV to slam the charges as baseless and biased ... Show more www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/12/trump-trial-special-treatment-justice-system-00151814
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
Supreme Court won't hear Mike Lindell's challenge over FBI seizure of cellphone: The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition by MyPillow founder and election ...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/supreme-court-hear-election-denier-mike-lindells-challenge-109312803
Justice Dept. to hit concert promoter Live Nation with antitrust lawsuit : Critics — including performers, politicians and competitors — have argued that Live ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/16/live-nation-antitrust-justice/
Trump’s GOP Critics Come ‘Crawling Back’ In Humiliating Video Clips: Watch the stunning contrast in how the former president's one-time biggest critics talk ...
huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-supercut-republican-critics_n_6622299ae4b0868a1b908cd5
Capitol Police hire special prosecutors to handle rise in threats against Congress
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/us/capitol-police-special-prosecutors-threats-against-congress.html
RFK Jr. sounds like Trump as he courts MAGA voters: Kennedy's independent campaign appears to hurt President Biden more than Trump in many polls ...
axios.com/2024/04/10/kennedy-trump-maga-biden-voters
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Consultant Terminated for Comments on Removing Biden
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign has ended its contract with a consultant who urged people to vote for him to 'get rid of Biden', even if it means electing Donald Trump.
- Campaign manager Amaryllis Fox announced the decision in response to a supporter's request to distance the campaign from consultant Rita Palma.
- Palma misrepresented her role in the campaign, leading to an immediate termination of her contract, as stated by Fox.
- The consultant falsely claimed to be the New York State Director of the campaign at an event unaffiliated with the campaign, resulting in her dismissal.
Colorado House passes three gun bills following late-night debate: House Democrats voted to pass three gun bills late on Saturday night, including one that would ...
gazette.com/news/colorado-legislature/colorado-house-passes-three-gun-bills-following-late-night-debate/article_f03ebb4a-023f-5a94-9521-6944cbeb8301.html
Missouri House OKs bill toughening penalties for trafficking fentanyl: The measure, which passed the House Monday evening on a 108-25 vote with 21 lawmakers ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-oks-bill-toughening-penalties-for-trafficking-fentanyl/article_b64910c8-fc12-11ee-a766-c3e510be43d3.html
US drug shortages reach record high with 323 meds now in short supply: The shortages affect everything from generic cancer drugs to ADHD medication.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/us-drug-shortages-reach-record-high-with-323-meds-now-in-short-supply/
Justice official Clark violated ethics in aiding Trump, D.C. Bar panel finds: A D.C. Bar panel found that Jeffrey Clark violated ethics rules when he was at the ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/04/justice-jeffrey-clark-bar-trump/
Reform of USA's Section 702 spying rule may make it to a vote this week: Tool that lets spooks observe Americans appears to have been renewed for another year
theregister.com/2024/04/09/fisa_section_702_deadline/
Trump says he’ll jail his opponents. Members of the House Jan. 6 committee are preparing
bostonherald.com/2024/04/08/trump-says-hell-jail-his-opponents-members-of-the-house-jan-6-committee-are-preparing/
House GOP looks beyond impeachment for new Biden targets: All told, House Republican Committee chairs sent nearly 50 oversight requests from several different ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/03/house-gop-impeachment-biden-00150266
The former Trump aides who would rather not see him on the ballot: A striking number of Donald Trump’s former aides refused to endorse his 2024 bid and in some ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/02/trump-aides-wont-vote-for-him/
Another man who threatened then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs sentenced to prison
cnn.com/2024/03/25/politics/arizona-election-threat-hobbs-sentenced/
Quick Glance: Federal Charges for Threatening Election Workers
- The Justice Department reported that approximately 20 individuals have been charged for threatening election officials during the 2020 and 2022 elections, with over half a dozen receiving sentences ranging from one to 3 ½ years.
- Investigators must assess reported threats to determine if they escalate from free speech to actual violent or death threats, considering the reason behind the threat and its impact on the recipient.
- Threats commonly arise during election periods, often fueled by denial of election results, leading to severe consequences for election workers, their families, and colleagues.
- Judge Steven P. Logan emphasized that violent threats pose a significant risk to American institutions and employees, constituting a direct assault on the rule of law.
Election denier who Trump wanted to take over DOJ invokes the 5th in disbarment hearing
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/election-denier-trump-wanted-take-doj-pleads-5th-disbarment-hearing-rcna145341
Quick Glance: Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark may face disbarment for aiding Trump
- D.C. Bar attorney recommends professional sanctions for Clark's attempt to overturn election
- Clark accused of repeatedly violating Justice Department ethics in election interference efforts
- Allegations include drafting a letter with false claims regarding election fraud
- Testimony reveals Clark's defiance of DOJ policies and personal meetings with Trump
Trump Justice official Clark faces ethics hearing over 2020 election role: Jeffrey Clark, a senior official in former U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
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UAW membership hits lowest point since Great Recession: The union reported a loss of nearly 13,000 members from 2022.
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/03/28/uaw-membership-lowest-great-recession/73136338007/
Santos’s independent bid echoes case of last expelled member of Congress: Former Rep. George Santos’s (R-N.Y.) decision to run for reelection as an independent ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4568048-george-santos-james-traficant-congress-expulsion-independent-reelection/
Former Trump DOJ official Jeffrey Clark fights to save law license as disciplinary trial begins
politico.com/news/2024/03/26/former-trump-doj-official-disciplinary-trial-00149060
Justice Department: Crackdown on threats to election officials won’t relent: A federal task force on election threats has brought 20 criminal cases since 2021.
politico.com/news/2024/03/25/justice-department-threats-election-officials-00148934
Trump's classified documents case is mired in delays that may run past election
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trumps-classified-documents-case-is-mired-in-delays-that-may-run-past-election
Ex-military member charged with crashing into FBI office had online links to QAnon, report says
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/ex-military-member-charged-crashing-fbi-office-online-links-qanon-repo-rcna146223
Voting rights groups sue Alabama over blocking assistance for absentee ballots: The organizations claim ‘extreme’ ban enacted last month is unconstitutional ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/04/alabama-sued-voter-assistance-absentee-ballots
Marjorie Taylor Greene Rages at DOJ's New Initiative: The U.S. Department of Justice's launched a new resource center aimed at keeping guns away from "extreme ...
newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-rages-dojs-new-initiative-1882716
Adam Schiff: DOJ should have moved faster with Trump indictments: "That delay has contributed to a situation where none of these trials may go forward ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/17/adam-schiff-justice-department-trump-indictments-00147480
Trump Briefly Named Election Denier Jeffrey Clark Acting AG, Lawyer Claims: Trump had hoped Jeffrey Clark would help him void the results of the 2020 ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-briefly-named-election-denier-jeffrey-clark-acting-ag-lawyer-claims
Democrats try their darndest to defend Biden, but Robert Hur testimony reaffirms he's too old
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/03/13/biden-classified-documents-hur-testimony-2024-election/72944888007/
Massachusetts man gets 3.5-year sentence for election threats against Arizona officials
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/12/election-threats-sentence/72928593007/
Sinking Section 702 Wiretap Program Offered One Last Lifeboat: For months, US lawmakers have examined every side of a historic surveillance debate ...
wired.com/story/section-702-safe-act-compromise/
A Trump criminal trial could run right up to and through the 2024 election: It seems as if the entire point is to try Trump before the election ...
thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/4520212-a-trump-criminal-trial-could-run-right-up-to-and-through-the-2024-election/
I voted for Trump – twice. Liz Cheney's book and DOJ's Jan. 6 indictment changed my mind
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/03/11/republican-voter-trump-cheney-book-2024-election/72874734007/
Dems want answers: Why did GOP use Russia's Alexander Smirnov in Biden impeachment probe?
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/11/biden-impeachment-inquiry-alexander-smirnov/72852627007/
U.S. intelligence officials warn of global security threats during Senate hearing - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/11/intelligence-agencies-global-security-threats/2611710205124/
Biden-DOJ Special Counsel Transcript Gives Mixed Clues to His Mental Acuity: A transcript of President Joe Biden’s interview with Justice Department Special ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-12/biden-transcript-paints-mixed-picture-of-president-s-acuity
Ex-DOJ Official: 'Sure Sounds Like' Trump Just Wrote Third Lawsuit From E. Jean Carroll
huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-e-jean-carroll-lawsuit-katyal_n_65eea09de4b032e17a828f56
The US is bracing for complex, fast-moving threats to elections this year, FBI director warns
apnews.com/article/fbi-election-interference-wray-2024-campaign-ai-a0c4a95c818839b18f919c6d648c4dcf
Gaetz accuses Jack Smith of election interference in DOJ complaint: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) filed a complaint with the Department of Justice inspector general ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4512966-gaetz-accuses-jack-smith-election-interference/
Election officials’ homes ‘swatted’ as presidential race heats up: Election officials’ homes ‘swatted’ as presidential race heats up
cnn.com/2024/03/13/politics/swatting-election-officials-invs/
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The FBI And DOJ Are Investigating ByteDance’s Use Of TikTok To Spy On Journalists
forbes.com/sites/emilybaker-white/2023/03/16/fbi-doj-investigating-bytedance-tiktok-surveillance-journalists/
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
Scientology Critic Issues Warning After Losing His Reelection: Mark Bunker, City Council member in Clearwater, Florida, tried to get the FBI to investigate the ...
newsweek.com/scientology-critic-issues-warning-after-losing-his-reelection-1881104
The Supreme Court Just Gave Trump Exactly What He Wanted: In a stunning move, the justices all but guaranteed that the former president will evade trial for Jan ...
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/02/supreme-court-donald-trump-trial-january-6.html
Quick Glance: Court Considers Delay in Trump's Classified Documents Trial
- Former US President Donald Trump was in court in Florida on Friday, as a judge hinted at a possible delay in his criminal trial for alleged mishandling of classified documents.
- Originally scheduled for May, the trial has been delayed by a legal battle over the evidence Trump's legal team can access.
- Despite widespread expectations, no trial date was set on Friday.
- The judge's final decision on the trial start date will be crucial in shaping the timeline of Trump's other court dates.
Massachusetts man sentenced for threatening to blow up Arizona secretary of state - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/13/Massachusetts-man-sentenced-Arizona-bomb-threat/3351710299633/
Donald Trump Rages at DOJ Ahead of Super Tuesday: Two days before Super Tuesday, Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump raged against claims of ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-rages-doj-jack-smith-before-super-tuesday-1875397
In Trump Supreme Court immunity appeal, timing of case could be a win for ex-president
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/08/trump-supreme-court-immunity-schedule/72841364007/
What is DOJ's '60-day rule' and what role might it play in a Trump trial before the 2024 election?
abcnews.go.com/Politics/dojs-60-day-rule-role-play-trump-trial/story
2024 Presidential Election's Key Voters Hate Both Trump, Biden: Plus: The business of monkey laundering and the future of robots in Amazon’s warehouses.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-04/2024-presidential-election-s-key-voters-hate-both-trump-biden
I voted for Trump – twice. Liz Cheney's book and DOJ Jan. 6 indictment changed my mind
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/2024/03/03/opinion-guest-republican-trump-supporter-liz-cheney-book-2024-election/72743082007/
Man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Michigan election worker: An Indiana man has pled guilty to threatening to kill an election worker in Michigan ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4493035-man-pleads-guilty-to-threatening-to-kill-michigan-election-worker/
An estimated 40,000 Sikhs vote in Sacramento to show support for independence from India
sacbee.com/news/local/article287279835.html
Paid articlePaid Supreme Court Agrees To Review Trump's Immunity Claim, Delaying Trial Until At Least Summer
huffpost.com/entry/supreme-court-trump-delay_n_65ce6a92e4b04daca6963b80
Trump's one loss this week: His 2024 courtroom strategy: Trump may need new backdrops in casting himself as a victim of politically motivated prosecutors.
axios.com/2024/03/01/trump-2024-court-strategy-trials
January 6 insurrection glorified at pro-Trump CPAC gathering: At an influential gathering of conservatives this weekend, the January 6, 2021 ...
cnn.com/2024/02/23/politics/cpac-january-6/
Paid articlePaid Former U.S. spies warned in 2020 that the Hunter Biden scandal had Russian fingerprints. They feel vindicated now.
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/former-us-spies-warned-2020-hunter-biden-scandal-russian-fingerprints-rcna140240
Trump Claims ‘Strict Rules’ Block DOJ From Prosecuting Him. Here’s Why Experts Say That’s Wrong.
forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2024/02/26/trump-claims-strict-rules-block-doj-from-prosecuting-him-heres-why-experts-say-thats-wrong/
Federal officials to give updates in Arizona election threats criminal cases: Numerous Arizona election officials — both Democrats and Republicans — have faced ...
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/25/department-of-justice-election-threats-task-force-updates-arizona-cases/73075059007/
Former MPS board president Michael Bonds voted in favor of charter school expansion for kickbacks. His co-conspirators have been convicted.
jsonline.com/story/news/education/2024/03/21/former-milwaukee-schools-board-presidents-co-conspirators-convicted/73060917007/
Former President Donald Trump repeated calls for prosecutions against him to be “immediately stopped” on Monday, citing Justice Department rules that bar ... Show more trib.al/0aFPmMh
U.S. Attorney General Garland tells Alabama's Bloody Sunday service that voting rights are under attack
ctvnews.ca/world/u-s-attorney-general-garland-tells-alabama-s-bloody-sunday-service-that-voting-rights-are-under-attack-1.6793064
Quick Glance: Vice President Harris Commemorates Bloody Sunday in Alabama
- Vice President Kamala Harris is set to join in marking the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama.
- The annual Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, culminating on Sunday, includes a march across the bridge.
- Harris will urge citizens to continue fighting for fundamental freedoms threatened across the country.
- The events in Selma honor Bloody Sunday and the enactment of the Voting Rights Act.
FBI preparing for threats to elections; climate change and the ski industry; car buyers are seeing lower prices | Hot off the Wire podcast
richmond.com/news/nation-world/fbi-preparing-for-threats-to-elections-climate-change-and-the-ski-industry-car-buyers-are/article_83b1a73f-1002-5a5b-9e75-aa3bc287c402.html
Another criminal dupe gets prison for election threat while real culprits walk free
azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2024/03/15/election-threat-gets-prison-while-real-culprits-walk-free/72982161007/
Six Flags shareholders overwhelmingly approve merger with Cedar Fair: Cedar Fair shareholders do not get to vote on the deal – a point of contention for numerous ...
cleveland.com/entertainment/2024/03/six-flags-shareholders-overwhelmingly-approve-merger-with-cedar-fair.html
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AI is Russia and China's Newest Tool to Sow Discord in US, Warns Intel Agencies
techtimes.com/articles/302489/20240311/ai-russia-china-newest-tool-sow-discord-warns-intel-agencies.htm
Figures, Daniels make Democratic runoff in 2nd District: Eleven candidates sought the Democratic nomination in the district, which was redrawn by a federal court ...
al.com/news/2024/03/figures-daniels-advance-to-runoff-in-democratic-primary-in-alabamas-new-2nd-district.html
Biden to Finalize Rule to Cap Credit Card Late Fees at $8: President Joe Biden’s administration is announcing a final rule curtailing credit card late fees ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-05/biden-to-finalize-rule-to-cap-credit-card-late-fees-at-8
Rodrigo Duterte tells Quiboloy ‘just get yourself arrested’ | The wRap: The wRap highlights: Rodrigo Duterte, Apollo Quiboloy & FBI, Marcos on Cha-Cha, SEVENTEEN
rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/february-28-2024/
Critics attack Breed’s billionaire-backed ‘dangerous police’ measure: Critics attack S.F. Mayor London Breed’s billionaire-backed ‘dangerous police’ ballot ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/breed-police-ballot-measure-18682557.php
Paid articlePaid Cheney: Bill Barr ‘wrong’ to suggest voting for Biden is ‘national suicide’: Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said on Sunday that it was “wrong” for former ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4475594-cheney-bill-barr-wrong-to-suggest-voting-for-biden-is-national-suicide/
Trump isn’t a victim of the system. He’s one of its primary beneficiaries | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article285747676.html
Election 2024: Biden campaign joins TikTok: President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign is now on TikTok, even though he has expressed national security concerns over ...
apnews.com/article/biden-tiktok-campaign-taylor-swift-c686631206fdadbc1038c2521a669375
Quick Glance: Election 2024: Biden on TikTok
- Despite security concerns, Biden's campaign joins TikTok.
- Campaign team manages account to reach younger voters on new platforms.
- Federal TikTok ban for employees, with exceptions for security purposes.
- Security measures in place for campaign, details undisclosed.
Threats Against Judges, Prosecutors Double Since 2020 Election: The U.S. Marshals Service has a growing concern about these threats, which are linked to violent ...
thedailybeast.com/threats-against-judges-prosecutors-double-since-2020-election
CIA and foreign intelligence agencies illegally targeted 26 Trump associates before 2016 Russia collusion claims: report
nypost.com/2024/02/13/news/cia-and-foreign-intelligence-agencies-illegally-targeted-26-trump-associates-before-2016-russia-collusion-claims-report/
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