Republican former congresswoman writes in New York Times that 2020 election interference case must go to trial before NovemberThe former congresswoman and co-chair of the House January 6 committee Liz Cheney is urging the US supreme court to rule quickly on Donald Trump’s claim that he has immunity from prosecution for acts he committed while president – so that his 2020 election interference trial can begin before the 2024 election this November.“If delay prevents this Trump case from being...
Justices appeared unlikely to grant request for absolute immunity from criminal prosecution to former presidentKey takeaways from Trump immunity caseSign up for our free Trump on Trial newsletterThe US supreme court on Thursday expressed interest in returning Donald Trump’s criminal case over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election back to a lower court to decide whether certain parts of the indictment were “official acts” that were protected by presidential immunity.During oral arguments, the...
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s orders during the COVID-19 pandemic that directed standalone bars to remain shuttered for safety while restaurants that serve alcohol got to reopen were “illogical” and violated the state constitution, an appeals court ruled on Tuesday.
In part of a series of interviews ahead of the local elections on May 2, Cllr Douglas Johnson, the leader of the Sheffield Green Party, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) of problems with council housing, and the amount of student accommodation being built in the city centre. He also said the committee system in the council helped them achieve “a lot” last year. He said: “That’s because of no overall control so there is a continued dialogue there and the parties talk to each other...
On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in the alleged election interference case, which was put on hold in February.Thursday morning, Trump told reporters, "A president has to have immunity," the Associated Press reported."If you don't have immunity, you just have a ceremonial president," he added.The Supreme Court agreed to hear the case and consider "whether and if so to what extent does a former President enjoy...
As consumers increasingly opt for eco-friendly products, some major brands are marketing their goods with appealing, green-oriented taglines.
Graphic content showing the stabbing of a Sydney bishop will remain hidden on social media platform X for at least the next fortnight, following a stoush over the visibility of the video. The Federal Court on Wednesday extended an injunction requiring X, formerly known as Twitter, to hide video showing the stabbing of Bishop Mar […]
Because I wrangled press credentials for an RFK Jr. event in Salt Lake in November, I now get regular emails from the campaign. To be completely honest, the fundraising requests from RFK Jr. are a refreshing break from the fundraising requests I get every day from my local GOP candidates. And they are more fun to read. Usually, they are tagged to a story about the campaign, but there are plenty of opportunities to buy merch and even join online auctions where you can win the chance to enjoy a...
Chief Justice John Roberts was among at least five members of the court Thursday who appeared likely to reject the claim of absolute immunity that would stop the prosecution of Trump on charges he conspired to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Justices on the Supreme Court voiced skepticism Thursday to assertions from former President Trump’s attorneys that presidential immunity could extend to an attempted coup or the assassin
The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments over whether Donald Trump is
While New York’s criminal case against former President Donald Trump with regard to the 2016 election is progressing, the federal case against him for trying to overturn the 2020 election remains in limbo. The reason for the stalled trial is that Trump claims he should enjoy absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for anything related to his presidency. The US Supreme Court, after refusing to hear the claim on an expedited basis, took up the case after a lower court tore Trump’s immunity...