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The Supreme Court rejects Biden's attempt to quickly revive student-loan forgiveness — but it will take up the case early next year
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Another appeals court rejects bid to revive Biden student loan relief: A federal appeals court rejected the Education Department’s request to put a hold on an ...
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Federal court rejects Biden's attempt to revive student-debt relief: The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday that it would not grant Biden's request ...
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The Supreme Court rejects Biden's attempt to quickly revive student-loan forgiveness — but it will take up the case early next year
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Another appeals court rejects bid to revive Biden student loan relief: A federal appeals court rejected the Education Department’s request to put a hold on an ...
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Federal court rejects Biden's attempt to revive student-debt relief: The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday that it would not grant Biden's request ...
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U.S. appeals court rejects Biden's bid to revive student debt plan: A federal appeals court on Wednesday declined to put on hold a Texas judge's ruling that said ...
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Appeals Court Denies Biden Admin Request to Reinstate Student Loan Relief Plan: The Biden administration’s attempt to cancel hundreds of billions of dollars in ...
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U.S. appeals court rejects Biden's bid to revive student debt plan: (Reuters) -A federal appeals court on Wednesday declined to put on hold a Texas judge's ...
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Student loans relief: 5th Circuit Court rejects Biden's latest plea to reinstate program
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Federal appeals court in Texas denies Biden attempt to revive student debt relief plan
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Justice Thomas misses Supreme Court session with no explanation: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is absent from the court Monday with no explanation ...
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Kennedy family to endorse Biden in show of force against RFK Jr.: Biden advisers are worried RFK Jr. could swing the election.
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Quick Glance: Biden Receives Kennedy Family Endorsements in Philadelphia
- President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements in Philadelphia, calling Biden her hero.
- The decision to highlight the Kennedy family's support more than six months from Election Day indicates how seriously Biden's team is taking a long shot candidate using his last name's lingering Democratic magic.
- Biden used the event to keep up the pressure on Trump, emphasizing the importance of the election not for himself, but to keep Trump out, stating the race was significant due to the potential consequences if they lose this election. The Kennedy family endorsements for Biden were hardly a surprise, as prominent members of the Democratic family did not politically align with Kennedy Jr.
Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 civil cases: Donald Trump has lost a bid to pause a string of lawsuits accusing him of inciting the U.S. Capitol attack ...
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Trump hush money trial begins in New York: Live updates: Former President Donald Trump is in a New York court today, facing criminal charges over hush money ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks during campaign event at IBEW union conference
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US Senate dismisses first of two impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed the first of two impeachment charges against ...
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Jill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people: Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a “bully” who is “dangerous” for ...
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Quick Glance: Jill Biden warns of Trump's danger to LGBTQ2S+ community
- Jill Biden warned LGBTQ2S+ voters against the re-election of Donald Trump, whom she labeled as a 'bully' and deemed dangerous to their community.
- She urged to fight against external forces working to undo the hard-won rights of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
- Voters in this demographic group overwhelmingly supported Biden in 2020, and their support is crucial for Biden's re-election.
- Jill Biden highlighted President Biden's achievements in LGBTQ2S+ rights and called for continued fight for freedom and equality.
Biden to make Pa. swing, tout economic plans and compare his policies to Trump’s
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Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Brazil Supreme Court orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news and obstruction
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters: President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China ...
apnews.com/article/biden-china-steel-tariffs-union-workers-0399b0450b67086ca86edc43ac45e5e9
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Tesla is planning to lay off 10% of its workers after dismal 1Q sales, multiple news outlets report
apnews.com/article/tesla-layoff-workforce-sales-decline-ee35abc216b5aeb222068500b916ef14
Gun makers urge US Supreme Court to hear appeal in Mexico's lawsuit: U.S. gun manufacturers on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court hear their challenge to ...
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Quick Glance: Gun Manufacturers Seek US Supreme Court Appeal in Mexico's Lawsuit
- U.S. gun manufacturers are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their challenge against Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit, accusing them of facilitating the trafficking of firearms to violent drug cartels along the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Eight companies, including Smith & Wesson Brands and Sturm, Ruger & Co, argued that a lower court wrongly determined that the case qualified for an exception to a U.S. law providing broad protection to the firearms industry from misuse lawsuits.
- The companies argued that without the U.S. Supreme Court's intervention, the U.S. firearms industry would face years of costly litigation by a 'foreign sovereign' attempting to push the industry into adopting gun control measures rejected by American voters.
- In its 2021 lawsuit, Mexico alleged that the companies undermined its strict gun laws by designing, marketing, and distributing military-style assault weapons they knew would arm drug cartels, resulting in murders, extortions, and kidnappings in the country.
Tesla is taking Elon Musk's feud with Delaware to a new level : In a proxy statement, Tesla is asking shareholders to okay a move to Texas and re-approve Musk's ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-shareholder-vote-delaware-texas-move-2024-4
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
- Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.
- The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.
- Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
Dems bank on Trump trial boosting Biden: Democrats are hopeful that President Biden’s freedom to hit the campaign trail while former President Trump is stuck in ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4598183-democrats-bank-trump-trial-boosting-biden/
US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was not on the bench on Monday as the other eight justices heard arguments, with no reason given for his absence
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Opinion | Gaza Is Biden’s War Now: The president didn’t start the war in the Middle East. But now it could define his campaign — and his legacy.
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/opinion/biden-gaza-war.html
Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change: Very few Americans believe the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden ...
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US Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce ban on transgender care for minors: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let a Republican-backed law in Idaho that criminalizes ...
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Quick Glance: Idaho Can Enforce Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
- The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while ongoing legal battles persist, overturning previous court decisions.
- A court decision enables the state of Idaho to implement a 2023 law that imposes significant penalties on physicians for providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18 years old.
- The court's three liberal judges would have chosen to suspend the law.
- This action comes as the justices may soon deliberate on whether to address bans in Kentucky and Tennessee enforced amid legal disputes.
Tribeca 2024 Lineup Features New Films by Joel Potrykus, Michael Angarano, Morrisa Maltz, Nathan Silver, Karim Aïnouz & More
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Trump to make history as first US president to face criminal trial: It’s a day former President Trump hoped would never come. After a relentless pursuit for ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4590650-trump-to-make-history-as-first-us-president-to-face-criminal-trial/
Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
- Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.
- The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.
- The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.
- Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
Biden calls on trade rep to consider tripling tariffs on Chinese steel: The White House on Wednesday rolled out a slew of actions intended to protect the U.S ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4598293-biden-calls-on-trade-rep-to-consider-tripling-tariffs-on-chinese-steel/
Quick Glance: Biden vows to keep U.S. Steel in American hands
- President Joe Biden emphasized in a speech in Pittsburgh his commitment to keeping U.S. Steel in American hands and cracking down on unfair Chinese trade practices while lauding his successes in creating jobs and expanding manufacturing in the U.S.
- The United Steelworkers recently endorsed the president for re-election, and Biden has sided with the union in opposing the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese company Nippon Steel Corp.
- The president announced plans to triple the existing tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum to ensure fair competition for American workers, while speaking out against China's unfair trade practices.
- Despite a growing economy, perceptions of the economy remain Biden's major weakness, as critics question his policies and opponents highlight ongoing economic challenges.
Trump Hush Money Trial: Live Updates: Donald J. Trump is accused of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal that threatened to derail his 2016 ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/19/nyregion/trump-trial-hush-money
The strange calls for a US Supreme Court justice's resignation: For several weeks, a campaign has been taking shape within progressive circles to push Sonia ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/the-strange-calls-for-a-us-supreme-court-justice-s-resignation_6668789_4.html
BREAKING: The US Senate dismissed both charges of illegal conduct by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Democrats successfully defended ...
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New York appeals court refuses to delay Donald Trump’s criminal hush-money trial for third straight day
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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 justices signal wariness of law used for Jan. 6 prosecutions: The scope of a federal obstruction law used against scores of Jan ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4597463-supreme-court-justices-signal-wariness-of-law-used-for-jan-6-prosecutions/
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.
Biden seeks to make Trump the face of anti-abortion movement: The Biden campaign is seeking to make former President Trump the face of the anti-abortion movement ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4600427-joe-biden-donald-trump-abortion-roe-v-wade-abortion-ban/
In surprise, Biden faces real threat from Trump with Hispanic voters: When President Biden visited a Mexican restaurant in Phoenix, Ariz., last month ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4597632-in-surprise-biden-faces-real-threat-from-trump-with-hispanic-voters/
NC governor says Biden can win state: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Wednesday he thinks President Biden can win his state in this year’s upcoming ...
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GOP impeachment efforts hit brick wall: Republican impeachment efforts against President Biden and his Cabinet appear to have hit a brick wall after the Senate ...
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InnovationRx: Legislation Could Prevent Pharma Companies From Working With Chinese Contractors
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Only 9 percent of young Americans say US ‘headed in the right direction’: Survey: Only 9 percent of young Americans believe the U.S. is headed in the right ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4602246-only-9-percent-of-young-americans-say-us-headed-in-the-right-direction-survey/
Texas Republicans divide over Ukraine aid: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, and members of the House Freedom Caucus have stalled Ukraine aid for months demanding ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/18/texas-republicans-ukraine-aid-chip-roy/
"Your client is a criminal defendant": N.Y. judge denies Trump team request to attend SCOTUS oral arguments
axios.com/2024/04/15/trump-new-york-criminal-trial-scotus-oral-arguments
Election 2024: News organizations urge Biden, Trump to commit to presidential debates
apnews.com/article/trump-biden-presidential-debates-election-news-organizations-aa66e90b425e89578f3fe0358bffff5c
Quick Glance: News Organizations Encourage Biden and Trump to Commit to Debates
- Twelve news organizations called on presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump to commit to debates, emphasizing their significance since 1976 in every campaign.
- Highlighting the importance of debates, the organizations urged the candidates to discuss their visions for the nation's future before the American people.
- While Trump is willing to debate his rival, Biden has not yet committed to further debates, and formal invitations have not been issued yet.
- The Trump campaign pushed for an earlier debate schedule, criticized moderator selection, and raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the debates.
Why Biden Should Not Debate Trump: The networks want their show, but to give the challenger equal status on a TV stage would be a dire normalization of his ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
1 dead, 13 injured after 18-wheeler intentionally crashed into Texas public safety office
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Quick Glance: Semitrailer Crashes into Public Safety Building Intentionally
- A Texas semitrailer driver crashed a stolen 18-wheeler through a public safety building after his commercial driver's license renewal was rejected, resulting in one death and 13 injuries.
- The driver, identified as Clenard Parker, was detained after attempting to ram the building again and is facing multiple felonies without specified charges.
- Law enforcement's swift response was praised for averting potential further casualties in the violent act.
- The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the incident, which required a heavy police presence to manage the impact of the attack.
Noncitizen voting isn't an issue in federal elections, regardless of conspiracy theories. Here's why
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Quick Glance: Trump's Favorite Theme: Dishonest 'Noncitizen Voting'
- House Speaker Mike Johnson's 'election security' event at Mar-a-Lago will focus on legislation targeting noncitizen voting.
- Despite existing bans and rare noncitizen votes, the debate aims to boost Trump's presidential candidacy.
- Laws from 1996 prohibit noncitizen voting in federal and state elections, yet some municipalities in some states allow it.
- Trump and allies falsely claim noncitizens vote in elections, while data shows minimal incidents. The debate serves as a political maneuver and distracts from actual election issues.
Biden: ‘It never occurred’ to Trump to take competitive stance on China: President Biden argued that it never occurred to former President Trump to take a ...
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Jesse Ventura claims he could beat Biden, Trump in hypothetical match-up: Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura (I) said he could beat both President Biden and ...
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Mike Pence: U.S. will continue to support Ukraine: Former U.S. vice president Mike Pence is confident that U.S. military support for Ukraine is forthcoming ...
euronews.com/2024/04/19/mike-pence-us-will-continue-to-support-ukraine
Biden returns to his Scranton roots to pitch tax plan: President Joe Biden will begin three straight days of campaigning in Pennsylvania in his childhood ...
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Former British PM Liz Truss says it ‘has to be’ Trump in White House next year: Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss said Monday that it “has to be” former ...
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A Texas appellate court upheld a decision to reject attorney disciplinary charges against Donald Trump ally Sidney Powell ...
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Stephen A. Smith slams Trump hush money trial: ‘I want him to lose the right way’
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Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘two centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment
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West Virginia transgender sports ban overturned: A federal appeals court blocked a West Virginia law Tuesday banning transgender students from sports teams ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4597394-west-virginia-transgender-sports-ban-overturned/
Quick Glance: Court Overturns West Virginia Ban on Transgender in Sports
- A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on transgender individuals participating in sports in West Virginia, citing a violation of Title IX.
- The court ruled that the law cannot lawfully be applied to a 13-year-old girl who has identified as female since the third grade.
- The decision favored the American Civil Liberties Union, its West Virginia chapter, and the LGBTQ advocacy group Lambda Legal, who filed a lawsuit in 2021.
- West Virginia is just one of 24 states with legislation preventing transgender women and girls from competing in specific women's or girls' sports events.
US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X: A U.S. congressional committee has released confidential Brazilian court orders to suspend accounts ...
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Trump trial live updates: Jury selection begins in Trump's hush-money trial - BBC News
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Jeffrey Toobin blasts Clarence Thomas as a ‘disgrace’ over posture on Jan. 6: Legal pundit and analyst Jeffrey Toobin took a shot at Supreme Court Justice ...
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Appeals court denies Donald Trump’s bid to halt New York hush money trial : A New York appeals court judge has rejected former President Donald Trump’s request ...
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Arizona House Republicans again block repeal of 1864 abortion ban: The state Supreme Court last week ruled that a 19th century ban on nearly all abortions is ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Nevada Supreme Court rulings hand setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists
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Trump blames Biden for Iran strike on Israel: ‘It would not have happened if we were in office’
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More Americans want Biden to encourage Israel to cease military action in Gaza: Poll
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Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
Conservative US appeals court prods Supreme Court to review shield for US agency heads
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Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from Black Lives Matter organizer facing damages suit
cnn.com/2024/04/15/politics/deray-mckesson-first-amendment-supreme-court/
Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident
- The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.
- DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.
- The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.
- The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.
Biden’s message to Arizonans after abortion ruling: ‘Elect me’: President Biden encouraged residents of Arizona to vote for his reelection Wednesday in response ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Supreme Court gives some military veterans more generous educational benefits: The Supreme Court has sided with a decorated veteran of the wars in Afghanistan ...
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-veterans-benefits-education-4b0557d68ef749372ce2fc6752d4c274
Trump tells Arizona legislature to act after GOP blocks bills repeal 1864 abortion ban
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Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
🔊 The US Supreme Court weighs a January 6th case with implications for Donald Trump. Listen to @MaloneReuters explain how that case may impact the prosecution ...
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Texas AG Ken Paxton fails to block Houston’s basic income plan: Is it a violation of the Texas Constitution for a city to give money to its low-income residents? ...
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National Guard soldiers testify about Jan. 6 response: Watch live: National Guard soldiers are slated to testify Wednesday before the House Administration ...
thehill.com/video-clips/4599440-national-guard-soldiers-testify-about-jan-6-response-watch-live/
🔊 As jury selection continues in Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, another case at the US Supreme Court could impact the prosecution of his efforts to ...
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
nypost.com/2024/04/11/business/in-n-out-president-lynsi-snyder-went-toe-to-toe-to-keep-menu-prices-down/
US Supreme Court widens scope of workplace bias suits: The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday made it easier to bring certain workplace discrimination lawsuits in a ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-gives-boost-st-louis-cop-who-sued-over-job-transfer-2024-04-17/
The politics of younger voters are less exceptional than they used to be: Polls continue to show that President Biden retains an advantage with voters under 30 ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/18/biden-younger-voters-polling/
Michael Cohen is an admitted liar. He’s still going to be the star witness against Trump.
politico.com/news/2024/04/14/michael-cohen-credibility-trump-trial-00152122
Fact-Checking Trump’s Defenses in His Court Cases: The former president has trotted out a host of false and misleading claims to defend his conduct ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/trump-cases-defense-fact-check.html
The truth comes out: US is paying dearly for outperformance : The United States is floating on a giant pumped-up air mattress of excess federal spending and no ...
thehill.com/opinion/finance/4602451-the-truth-comes-out-us-is-paying-dearly-for-outperformance/
What the Upper-Middle-Class Left Doesn’t Get About Inflation: Liberal politicians and economists don’t seem to recognize the everyday harms of rising costs.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/inflation-democrats-biden-interest-rates/678047/
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Live updates: Supreme Court arguments on January 6 rioters case : The Supreme Court will consider whether part of a federal obstruction law can be used to ...
edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/supreme-court-jan-6-riot-case-04-16-24/h_cc64206ec84240fb2648283f62096db5
Supreme Court Considers Tossing Out Jan. 6 Convictions for Violating Federal Obstruction Law
democracynow.org/2024/4/17/headlines/supreme_court_considers_tossing_out_jan_6_convictions_for_violating_federal_obstruction_law
Opinion | Is Jan. 6 the Political Winner Democrats Think It Is?: A Supreme Court ruling against the government could shift the focus to prosecutorial overreach.
wsj.com/articles/is-jan-6-the-political-winner-democrats-think-supreme-court-prosecutorial-overreach-8cc8e9ce
Election handicapper moves Arizona Senate race to ‘leans Democratic’: An elections handicapper moved its rating of the Arizona Senate race from “toss-up” to ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599480-arizona-senate-race-election-handicapper-leans-democratic/
Trump Can't Skip Trial for Supreme Court Hearing, Judge Says: The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Trump's presidential immunity claims next week.
newsweek.com/trump-cant-skip-trial-supreme-court-hearing-1890588
Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ to air live from Chicago during Democratic convention: Comedian Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” is headed to Chicago for the Democratic ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4603541-colberts-late-show-to-air-live-from-chicago-during-democratic-convention/
Biden gets pushback over telling Israel to avoid counterattack on Iran: John Bolton said President Biden is an "embarrassment to the United States" for ...
axios.com/2024/04/14/biden-israel-iran-congress-white-house-strikes
House Votes to Extend—and Expand—a Major US Spy Program: The US House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend the Section 702 spy program ...
wired.com/story/house-section-702-vote/
Quick Glance: House Decision on Extending and Expanding US Spy Program
- The US House of Representatives made a decision on Friday regarding the continuation of the Section 702 spy program. This decision was made without a modification that would have required the FBI to obtain a warrant to access information of Americans.
- An ongoing controversial US wiretap program has reached a significant milestone towards its reauthorization.
- Following numerous delays, setbacks, and involvement by legislators striving to maintain and enhance the spying powers of the US intelligence agencies, the House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for an additional two years.
- Furthermore, the House bill includes a substantial broadening of the statutory definition for communication service providers, a move that FISA experts, such as Marc Zwillinger - among the few advisors to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) - have vocally cautioned against.
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