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With Respect for Marriage Act about to become law, same-sex South Florida couples relieved but not sanguine
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With Respect for Marriage Act about to become law, same-sex South Florida couples relieved but not sanguine
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Supreme Court lifts pause on Texas law allowing migrant arrests: A federal appeals court has issued an order that again prevents Texas from arresting migrants ...
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Quick Glance: Legal Battle Over Texas Immigration Law Intensifies Again
- A federal appeals court issued a ruling late on Tuesday that once more halts Texas from apprehending migrants suspected of unlawfully entering the United States, shortly after the Supreme Court implemented the stringent new immigration law.
- Earlier in the day, a split decision by the Supreme Court granted Texas permission to enforce a statute granting law enforcement extensive authority to detain migrants believed to have illegally crossed the border while the legal conflict regarding the provision unfolds.
- Opponents view the legislation as the most extreme effort by a state to regulate immigration since the passage of an Arizona law over a decade ago, parts of which were invalidated by the Supreme Court.
- The dispute over the immigration statute in Texas is among several legal clashes between Texan officials and the Biden administration concerning the extent to which the state can monitor the Texas-Mexico border and deter unauthorized border crossings.
Ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman should lose state law license, judge says: A judge has recommended that conservative attorney John Eastman lose his California law ...
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Quick Glance: Ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman faces disbarment recommendation
- A judge recommends that conservative lawyer John Eastman lose his California law license due to his efforts to keep ex-President Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election.
- Judge Yvette Roland held Eastman accountable for 10 of 11 charges, including misleading courts and conspiring with Trump to obstruct the government.
- The California State Bar, dedicated to attorney discipline, alleges Eastman violated laws by making false statements to undermine election results.
- Eastman will be inactive pending the Supreme Court's decision after the judge's order, preventing him from practicing law in California, the state bar confirmed.
Trump faces gag order in New York hush money criminal case: Donald Trump on Tuesday was hit with a judge's gag order sought by prosecutors in his upcoming ...
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Quick Glance: Restriction on Statements in New York Criminal Case against Trump
- A judge imposes a restriction on statements about Trump in the New York criminal case involving hush money.
- Public comments on witnesses and court staff are prohibited.
- The necessity of silence around Trump is emphasized due to his attacks on involved parties.
- Trump faces multiple charges, pleads not guilty, and alleges political motivations behind the cases.
Brazil's Bolsonaro indicted over alleged falsification of vaccination data: Brazil’s Federal Police have accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of criminal ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil: Bolsonaro Faces Charges for Suspected Vaccine Data Manipulation
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been officially accused of tampering with his COVID-19 vaccination records, marking the first charge against the controversial far-right leader, with potential additional allegations.
- The federal police indictment, disclosed by the Supreme Court, alleges that Bolsonaro and 16 others were involved in falsifying information within a public health database to give the impression that the former president, his 12-year-old daughter, and select individuals in his close circle had been administered the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Throughout the inquiry, numerous deceptive entries were identified between November 2021 and December 2022, alongside instances of utilizing forged documentation.
- Asserting innocence, Bolsonaro could potentially face a sentence ranging from two to 12 years if found guilty of manipulating health data.
Fears grow over Comstock Act, Justices Thomas, Alito: Abortion rights supporters are sounding the alarm that conservative Supreme Court justices want to use a ...
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Cheney urges court to hold Jan. 6 trial before election: ‘He knows how damaging that will be’
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Israeli Supreme Court Freezes Seminary Funding, Rattling Netanyahu Government: Israel’s Supreme Court ordered the government to freeze funding for hundreds of ...
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Senator Lisa Murkowski Says She May Leave GOP Over Party’s Trump-Mania: “I regret that our party is becoming a party of Donald Trump,” she said.
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Republican-passed bill removes role of Democratic governor if Senate vacancy occurs in Kentucky
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Trump says he has nearly $500 million in cash but doesn't want to use it to pay New York judgment
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Quick Glance: Trump Trails Biden in Fundraising Amid Legal Bill Challenges
- President Biden's campaign maintains a significant financial edge over Donald Trump, who faces the challenges of fundraising for his potential return to office and settling his increasing legal bills seven months before the general election.
- Federal Election Commission reports revealed Biden's clear financial advantage over Trump, with Biden having $71 million in cash on hand compared to Trump's $33.5 million - more than double his rival's reserves.
- The reports highlight how Trump's legal issues are straining his campaign. Save America, the PAC used by the Trump campaign to cover legal expenses, spent more than it raised in February, with the majority of funds going towards legal costs.
- While trailing Trump in early polls, Biden's campaign and allied groups are surpassing Trump's fundraising efforts and the cash amassed for the general election.
Joseph Lieberman, senator and vice-presidential nominee, dies at 82: As Al Gore’s Democratic running mate in 2000, he was the first Jewish candidate on the ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
- Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.
- Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.
- His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.
- Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
Julian Assange Won’t Be Extradited to the US Yet: A high court in London says the WikiLeaks founder won’t be extradited “immediately” and the US must provide ...
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Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
- A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.
- Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.
- Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.
- The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
Trump's bond in his civil fraud case reduced to $175 million by N.Y. appeals court
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Quick Glance: Appeals Court Decision Reduces Trump's Bond in Fraud Case
- In the New York civil fraud case, it was determined that Donald Trump and his co-defendants now have 10 days to post a $175 million bond, compared to the original $464 million.
- The late ruling from a panel of state Appellate Division judges, all appointed by Democratic governors, represents a significant victory and relief for the former president.
- Trump's legal team had previously stated that obtaining the larger bond was practically impossible. The court's decision also temporarily prevents the New York Attorney General's office from enforcing the judgment.
- Additionally, the court imposed a stay on the part of the initial judgment that restricted Trump from acting as a public officer of a company, as well as prohibitions on other individuals, although not all of Trump's requests were granted.
Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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Quick Glance: Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Ruling on Amazon Drivers
- Wisconsin Supreme Court affirms lower court ruling classifying some Amazon delivery drivers as employees, not independent contractors.
- The decision means an Amazon subsidiary faces a tax bill of over $200,000.
- Labor unions and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development advocated for Amazon Flex workers to be recognized as employees.
- Legal experts suggest the case could have implications for similar gig economy worker classification cases.
US court keeps Texas border security law on hold in win for Biden: A U.S. appeals court has kept on hold a Republican-backed Texas law that would let state ...
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Montana Supreme Court strikes down voting restrictions: The court said four laws were unconstitutional, including one that ended same-day voter registration in ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/montana-supreme-court-voting-laws/
How Crystal Clanton, Clarence Thomas’s ‘Nearly Adopted Daughter,’ Became His Clerk
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A Supreme Court Justice Sounds a Warning: Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer says in a new book and interview that conservative justices’ approach can’t ...
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Chuck Schumer, top Senate Democrat, calls for new elections in Israel: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling on Israel to hold new elections ...
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In Christine Blasey Ford’s memoir, the making of a witness: “I am terrified,” Christine Blasey Ford told a television audience of 20 million Americans when she ...
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South Carolina to use ‘unconstitutional’ congressional map after Supreme Court silence
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Texas’ migrant arrest law is on hold for now under latest court ruling: A federal appeals court has refused to lift an order that blocks Texas from arresting and ...
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IsZo Suit Seeks to Make Jefferies Let It Close Out Short Position in Gordmans: A short seller that bet against a struggling retail chain claims it’s now paying ...
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Starbucks violated labor law by barring pro-union buttons, DC Circuit rules: A divided U.S. appeals court panel on Thursday said the manager of a Seattle ...
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Quick Glance: Starbucks Fails Labor Law by Banning Pro-Union Buttons, DC Circuit Ruling
- A divided U.S. appeals court panel ruled that the manager of a Seattle Starbucks store violated federal labor law by instructing a barista not to distribute union buttons during her paid breaks.
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit stated that while the manager in 2022 specifically warned the worker not to give buttons to customers, her comments could also discourage other workers from distributing union paraphernalia, even among themselves.
- Starbucks spokeswoman expressed disappointment with the ruling, emphasizing that it involves a single store. On a national level, Starbucks continues to focus on supporting managers to ensure respect for partners' rights to organize, freely associate, and engage in other lawful activities.
- Starbucks and Workers United agreed in February to establish a 'framework' to guide organizing and collective bargaining, potentially resolving many pending legal disputes. The union has accused Starbucks of numerous labor law violations, including interrogating and retaliating against union supporters.
Breyer signals support for Supreme Court age, term limits: "I don't think that's harmful," Breyer told NBC regarding age and term limits.
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Support for legal abortion hits new high among US voters: Fox News poll: A record 59 percent of surveyed Americans believe abortion should be legal ...
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Supreme Court lifts pause on Texas law allowing migrant arrests: A federal appeals court has issued an order that again prevents Texas from arresting migrants ...
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Quick Glance: Court Blocks Migrant Arrests in Texas Once Again
- Following the enforcement of the strict new immigration law, a federal appeals court issued an order late Tuesday preventing Texas from arresting migrants suspected of illegal entry into the USA.
- The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals made the decision after weeks to allow Texas to enforce the law by pausing a lower judge's ruling.
- Earlier on Tuesday, a divided Supreme Court granted permission for Texas to implement a law granting police extensive powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally crossing the border as litigation on the matter unfolded.
- The federal government and Mexico have raised concerns about the contentious law and announced measures to impede its enforcement.
Biden administration defends abortion pill access at US Supreme Court: The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday is poised to consider whether to restrict access to the ...
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Hush money judge warns Trump’s lawyers to abide by rulings: Judge Juan Merchan on Tuesday warned former President Trump’s lawyers in his hush money case to abide ...
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Breyer says Supreme Court risks creating ‘Constitution that no one wants’: Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer said the Supreme Court risks creating a ...
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Judge Keeps Trump's Trial Date in Hush-Money Case as April 15: Live Updates: The former president had wanted a Manhattan judge to further delay his trial on ...
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Trump evokes more anger and fear from Democrats than Biden does from Republicans, AP-NORC poll shows
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Trump benefits from an unequal system. Still, he can’t outrun justice.: Yes, the former president has gotten some breaks — but not enough to dodge accountability ...
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Biden cancels $6 billion in student loan debt for 78,000 public service workers: U.S. President Joe Biden announced Thursday that $6 billion in student loans ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Supports 78,000 Borrowers with Debt Relief
- President Joe Biden announces an additional $6 billion in financial aid for student debt forgiveness.
- Under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, the remaining debts of 77,700 borrowers will be forgiven.
- Furthermore, 380,000 public service workers nearing debt forgiveness will soon be contacted by the President.
- Since assuming office, over 871,000 borrowers have been relieved of their debts as adjustments and updates were made to the program.
Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress: House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...
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Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by Former New Mexico County Commissioner
- The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was removed from office due to his participation in the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.
- Former commissioner Couy Griffin, known for his support of Donald Trump, received the first disqualification under the 14th Amendment, sparking potential repercussions for other officials involved in the Capitol attack.
- The ruling in Griffin's case could set precedents for holding state and local elected officials accountable for their roles in the January 6 insurrection.
- Griffin's appeal contested the state court's authority to enforce the anti-insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment and urged the Supreme Court to clarify the definition of 'insurrection' in relation to the events of January 6.
Trump to return to court for a crucial hearing in his hush money case after new evidence delayed his trial
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Quick Glance: Trump Secures Victory in Court Hearing: Bond Reduced
- An appeals court handed Trump a major victory, reducing the bond required for his civil fraud verdict and giving him 10 more days to post it.
- Judge Merchan is suspicious of the defense team's efforts to delay the trial, pressing them on their timing to request documents and questioning their motives.
- Trump looks angry as he exits the courtroom and appears to relay messages through his lawyers during the rapid exchange with the judge.
- The court is out on a 45-minute break, and Trump's team has left the courtroom.
US Senate strikes deal to vote on spending bill just as funding expires
nytimes.com/2024/03/22/us/politics/congress-spending-bill-government-shutdown.html
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
Donald Trump Jr. Warns He's About to Lose His Childhood Home: In a fundraising email, Donald Trump Jr. tells supporters that Letitia James wants to "take control ...
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Dunks on Alito During Abortion Hearing: He wanted to know if the FDA was infallible. She wondered the same about judges.
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Appellate court gives Trump big break, says he can post $175M bond: An appeals court Monday gave Donald Trump a big civil bond break, cutting down his $464 ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Secures Pause on $454 Million Civil Fraud Judgment
- Donald Trump wins the ability to pause his $454 million civil fraud judgment by posting a $175 million bond within 10 days.
- A mid-level state appellate court grants Trump's request to delay enforcement of a February 16 judgment while considering his appeal.
- Presidential candidate Trump continues to raise funds for his campaign and legal costs as he faces four upcoming criminal trials.
- Trump's legal team seeks a delay in a New York state criminal trial over hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, revealing new federal documents.
Montana Supreme Court Strikes Down 4 'Unconstitutional' Voting Laws Passed by GOP
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Supreme Court refuses to delay prison time for Trump aide Peter Navarro: Former Trump aide Peter Navarro is scheduled to report to federal prison in Miami before ...
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Quick Glance: Peter Navarro Reports to Prison for Defiance of Congress
- Former White House adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison on Tuesday for a contempt of Congress conviction, making him the first senior Trump administration official to be imprisoned for a crime related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison for refusing to comply with a subpoena for documents and testimony from the House committee investigating the riot by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.
- Prior to his incarceration at the federal prison in Miami, Navarro defiantly addressed reporters, labeling his conviction as the “partisan weaponization of the judicial system.
- After casting his vote in Florida on Tuesday, Trump was questioned about Navarro.
JD Vance's VP prospects could rise after he helped deliver Trump a big Ohio win: Bernie Moreno's Ohio GOP Senate primary victory reinforced Trump's influence and ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/jd-vance-vp-prospects-trump-ohio-win-rcna145016
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Menendez
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Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants
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Harvard Applications Drop After Unprecedented Year of Crisis: The fall comes even as other elite schools posted record application numbers.
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Appeals court freezes Texas’ new SB4 immigration law: The law would allow police to arrest those suspected of illegally crossing the US-Mexican border.
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Trump’s first criminal trial is now set for April 15: He is charged with falsifying business records to cover up a potential sex scandal.
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GOP states sue to scrap Biden’s student loan repayment plan: A group of Republican-led states filed a lawsuit to overturn President Biden’s new student loan ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/03/28/student-loan-lawsuit-save-repayment-plan/
Bolsonaro Tells Brazil’s Top Court He Didn’t Seek Asylum With Hungary: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s defense told the Supreme Court that is ...
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Tammy Murphy Drops Out of Race for Menendez’s Senate Seat: Ms. Murphy, the first lady of New Jersey, had racked up early endorsements from Democratic Party ...
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Quick Glance: Tammy Murphy Withdraws from Race for Menendez’s Senate Seat
- Tammy Murphy, New Jersey's first lady, has decided to suspend her candidacy for a U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Robert Menendez.
- In order to avoid running a divisive and negative campaign, she chose not to continue competing in the Democratic primary against Representative Andy Kim.
- Following a meeting with Democratic Party leaders, she opted to suspend her campaign and focus entirely on re-electing President Biden and other Democrats.
- As the deadline for filing petitions with at least 1,000 signatures has passed, her name will not appear on the primary ballot.
SCOTUS lets Texas enforce SB 4 law for now: The ruling allows Texas to start enforcing SB 4 while a lawsuit over its constitutionality remains pending before a ...
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Trump floats method for the Supreme Court to further delay his trial without giving him full immunity
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Netflix must face revived 'Tiger King' copyright claim, US appeals court says: A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday revived part of a cameraman's copyright lawsuit ...
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Supreme Court: Officials can be sued over social media blocks: A unanimous Supreme Court has ruled public officials can sometimes be sued for blocking their ...
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Rules on Officials' Social Media Blocks
- The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that public officials can sometimes be sued for blocking critics on social media when using personal accounts for official statements.
- Justice Amy Coney Barrett emphasized the need for officials to allow criticism on social media when posting about job-related topics.
- The cases addressed the balance between free speech rights of public officials and constituents in the evolving virtual world, with other cases in the court's docket reflecting partisan issues.
- Upcoming cases involve challenges to the Biden administration's actions on social media posts, including efforts to combat controversial content on COVID-19 and election security.
An appeals court says 'undated' Pennsylvania ballots don't count: A federal appeals panel says mailed ballots arriving on time but in envelopes without dates ...
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Six Still Missing in Bridge Collapse, and R.F.K. Jr. Picks a Running Mate: Plus, you missed your chance to own an “Indiana Jones” whip.
nytimes.com/2024/03/27/podcasts/bridge-collapse-rfk.html
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Kari Lake wants to avoid defamation trial. Stephen Richer says that proves she lied
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Coinbase must face US securities regulator's lawsuit: A federal judge in Manhattan on Wednesday said the U.S. securities regulator's lawsuit against Coinbase can ...
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Quick Glance: Coinbase to Face US Securities Regulator's Lawsuit, Judge Rules
- A federal judge in Manhattan stated that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit against Coinbase can proceed, but dismissed one claim made by the regulator against the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange.
- The decision is a partial victory for Coinbase and largely supports the SEC's approach to cryptocurrencies, aligning with other judges who have sided with the regulatory agency.
- The SEC sued Coinbase in June, alleging that the firm facilitated trading of at least 13 crypto tokens that should have been registered as securities and was operating illegally as a national securities exchange, broker, and clearing agency without registering with the regulator.
- Judge Failla allowed most of the lawsuit to continue but rejected the SEC's claim that Coinbase acted as an unregistered broker through its wallet application.
David Cay Johnston: Donald Trump “Finally Being Held to Account” After Half-Century of Criminality
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The Little-Remembered Supreme Court Precedent That Could Protect IVF — and Abortion
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GN Saibaba interview: ‘To believe in humanity, social progress, is that extremist?’
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Democrat Bush calls to repeal ‘zombie statute’ raised in abortion pill case: Justice Samuel Alito invoked the Comstock Act during the arguments ...
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Bernie Sanders Proposes Reducing Americans’ Workweek to 32 Hours: His proposal would pare down the workweek over a four-year period. The 40-hour workweek has ...
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Quick Glance: Bernie Sanders advocates for a 32-hour workweek in the US
- Bernie Sanders introduced a bill to reduce the standard workweek in the US from 40 to 32 hours without cutting wages.
- A shorter workweek could increase productivity and job satisfaction, as indicated by studies.
- Critics, however, caution that a 32-hour workweek might pose production challenges in certain industries.
- Despite facing opposition, Sanders aims to ensure that technological advancements benefit workers and not just corporate executives.
Democrat wins Alabama swing seat by 25% amid controversy over abortion and IVF: A Democratic candidate won a swing seat in the Alabama state house by 25% in a ...
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Quick Glance: IVF Ruling and Abortion Debate in Alabama Election
- As the Alabama election approaches, candidates focus on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF), with Republicans reinforcing support for IVF and Democrats opposing abortion restrictions.
- Democrats strategically highlight reproductive issues post Roe v. Wade overturn, viewing the Alabama race as a pivotal test for their stance on abortion.
- Despite voter resonance on reproductive issues, the election outcome is not expected to significantly alter Republican dominance in the state legislature, but would symbolically mark a notable win for Democrats.
- The stark divide in candidate strategies underscores the ongoing debate over reproductive rights, shaping the battleground district's electoral landscape with high stakes for both parties.
Other than Trump, virtually no one was doing better four years ago: The former president is making a mistake by urging Americans to compare his record with that ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/24/trump-biden-2024-better-off-four-years-ago/
Federal appeals court keeps hold on Texas' sweeping immigration in new ruling: In the Tuesday night decision, the court walked through a number of issues it must ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/28/texas-immigration-law-ruling/73125857007/
Israeli court halts subsidies for ultra-Orthodox who don't serve in army: Israel’s Supreme Court on Thursday ordered an end to government subsidies for many ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/israeli-court-halts-subsidies-ultra-orthodox-dont-serve-army-rcna145572
Quick Glance: Netanyahu's Struggle for Political Survival
- Netanyahu has until Sunday evening to present a fix to Israel’s controversial conscription law, as his failure could also mean the end of his government.
- The ultra-Orthodox conscription issue divides Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, risking new elections where Likud would likely suffer significant losses according to polls.
- The political crisis in Israel could pave the way for Benny Gantz as the new Prime Minister, with differing views on Gaza's political future and a Palestinian state.
- Possible scenarios for the crisis include mass conscription of ultra-Orthodox men, internal rebellion within Likud, and the race against time to find a solution before the looming government crisis.
Texas border law plagued by legal doubts: The whiplash created by rapid-fire court orders is sparking alarm over whether a Texas law clearing the way for state ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4555079-texas-border-law-sb4-legal-doubts/
GOP plays the Trump card at its own peril: Trump is more likely to pick a second in command who is likely to follow him to the depths of hell and defeat in the ...
thehill.com/opinion/4548669-gop-plays-the-trump-card-at-its-own-peril/
US Supreme Court justices and federal judges can no longer avoid disclosing the value of travel-related gifts they receive by classifying such free trips as ...
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Supreme Court allows Texas to begin enforcing controversial immigration law: The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for Texas to immediately begin enforcing ...
cnn.com/2024/03/19/politics/supreme-court-allows-texas-to-begin-enforcing-controversial-immigration-law/
Donald Trump Faces $454 Million Bond Deadline or New York Can Seize Assets: As Donald Trump sits in a Manhattan courtroom Monday for a hearing in one of his ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-24/trump-faces-moment-of-truth-for-his-finances-in-manhattan-court
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A Sit-Down With Schumer After His Break With Netanyahu: The Senate majority leader, Chuck Schumer, explains why he decided to speak out against Benjamin ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/22/podcasts/the-daily/chuch-schumer-israel.html
Quick Glance: Johnson considers potential Netanyahu speech at Congress following Schumer's critique
- Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he is considering inviting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress amid rising tensions between Democrats and the Israeli government leader - a sign of the partisanship edging into the Gaza war.
- Discussions are ongoing on how Netanyahu could speak with lawmakers, including a joint session of Congress, after the prospect was raised in the House GOP's closed-door conference on Wednesday morning.
- Democrats have criticized Schumer for his remarks, labeling them as unprecedented and wrong, and Netanyahu is set to speak with Senate Republicans via video on Wednesday.
Ex-Trump White House official convicted of contempt must report to prison, appeals court finds
apnews.com/article/trump-white-house-official-jan-6-contempt-8c28224fcde49e784708a1b9444076d7
Quick Glance: Court denies Peter Navarro’s request for prison stay
- A federal appeals court ruled on Thursday that former Trump adviser Peter Navarro cannot remain out of prison during his appeal against his conviction for refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena related to the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
- The District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals essentially upheld the judge's decision that Navarro's appeal does not pose a 'significant legal question' justifying his release.
- Following his conviction last year on two contempt of Congress charges, 74-year-old Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison and is set to report to a Miami prison on Tuesday. This would mark him as the first prominent Trump adviser to serve jail time for endeavors to challenge the 2020 election.
- Navarro stated to reporters after his conviction that he anticipates his case to reach the Supreme Court to address concerns about executive privilege for high-ranking White House officials.
U.S. updates how it classifies people by race, ethnicity for first time in decades
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/28/census-update-race-ethnicity/
More justices, more peace: The push to expand the Supreme Court : Most Americans doubt that SCOTUS will be impartial in decisions affecting the 2024 election ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4549746-more-justices-more-peace-the-push-to-expand-the-supreme-court/
Appeals court orders judge to probe claims of juror bias in Boston Marathon bomber's case
apnews.com/article/boston-marathon-bombing-tsarnaev-juror-bias-4cf3031d41cb0ab1bd1cad2bd3ad107a
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