'Travesty for Democracy': Court Guts Key Part of Voting Rights Act:
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US TikTok content creators warn followers to find them on Instagram, YouTube: Many said they doubted that the platform will survive.
reuters.com/technology/us-tiktok-content-creators-warn-followers-find-them-instagram-youtube-2024-12-07/
Quick Glance: TikTok Creators Urge Followers to Switch Platforms
- US content creators on TikTok are urging followers to subscribe to rival platforms like Instagram and YouTube due to the impending possibility of a ban.
- The app has amassed 170 million US users, particularly among younger audiences, leading to a shift of advertisers from major US companies.
- US lawmakers have enacted a law requiring TikTok's Chinese owners to divest the platform to avoid a ban.
- Amid uncertainty, many creators are expressing concerns about TikTok's future and encouraging their followers to engage on other social media.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold ban on gender-affirming care: Conservative justices questioned whether the science is settled.
axios.com/2024/12/04/supreme-court-trans-health-care
Quick Glance: Key Insights from Transgender Rights Supreme Court Case
- The Supreme Court suggested it might support a controversial Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors.
- Conservative justices Roberts and Kavanaugh expressed concerns about judicial intervention in legislative decisions, while liberal justices advocated for the rights of transgender youth.
- Court discussions focused on the risks for minors and implications for girls' sports.
- The case could have far-reaching consequences for future laws on gender identity, particularly if conservative lawmakers consider similar bans for adults.
Martial law briefly came to South Korea. Could it happen here?: Is South Korea’s legislative rejection of an autocratic president’s declaration of martial law a ...
thehill.com/opinion/international/5025320-martial-law-briefly-came-to-south-korea-could-it-happen-here/
Quick Glance: South Korea: Political Crisis Following Martial Law Fiasco
- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is under criminal investigation due to a failed martial law attempt.
- The former defense minister has been arrested while Yoon faces mounting pressure to resign.
- The opposition demands Yoon's immediate impeachment and revocation of his military authority.
- This incident threatens military leadership trust and may impact security dynamics regarding North Korea.
Musk donated $20 million to mysterious RBG PAC that defended Trump's abortion stance
axios.com/2024/12/06/elon-musk-trump-donations-pac-rbg-abortion
Quick Glance: Musk Invests Over $250 Million in Trump Campaign
- Elon Musk spent at least $250 million to help Donald Trump return to the White House.
- During the 2024 election cycle, Musk donated nearly $239 million to America PAC, his super PAC backing Trump.
- Additionally, Musk funded RBG PAC with $20.5 million to moderate Trump's stance on abortion.
- Musk emerged as one of Trump's largest donors this election cycle and was appointed to advisory roles following Trump's victory.
Supreme Court to review lawsuit from terrorism victims against Palestinian Authority
cnn.com/2024/12/06/politics/supreme-court-palestinian-authority-lawsuit/
Quick Glance: Trump Faces Civil Lawsuits Despite Election Victory
- Donald Trump's election win has positively impacted his criminal cases, but significant civil lawsuits remain.
- Trump is asserting that his presidency should influence the ongoing civil cases and judgments totaling approximately $600 million.
- Legal experts highlight that presidents are not exempt from civil liability for private actions, supported by prior Supreme Court rulings.
- Trump may present new arguments related to his presidency, but it remains uncertain whether courts will grant such exemptions.
Trump says he 'can't guarantee' tariffs won't raises prices, he won't restrict abortion pills: Top takeaways
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/12/08/trump-tariffs-prices-abortion-meet-press/76849986007/
Quick Glance: Trump Discusses Tariffs, Justice, and Immigration Plans
- Donald Trump expressed concerns that his proposed tariffs could raise prices for American consumers while reaffirming his intention to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office.
- He suggested that he could use the justice system against political opponents and confirmed plans to pardon supporters convicted during the Capitol riot.
- Trump indicated intentions for mass deportation of undocumented immigrants and proposed ending birthright citizenship, while also seeking a solution for those brought to the U.S. as children.
- Regarding NATO, he reaffirmed membership if allies meet their financial commitments and hinted at possibly reducing U.S. aid to Ukraine.
US judge upholds Naval Academy's race-conscious admissions policies
reuters.com/legal/us-judge-upholds-naval-academys-race-conscious-admissions-policies-2024-12-06/
What’s next for TikTok now that the app might get banned?: TikTok’s American users could have only a few more weeks to enjoy scrolling through their For You Page ...
cnn.com/2024/12/07/tech/tiktok-ban-law-ruling-whats-next/
Chase Strangio, First Out Trans Lawyer to Argue at Supreme Court, on Landmark Trans Healthcare Case
democracynow.org/2024/12/5/scotus_tennessee_trans_ban_chase_strangio
Hunter Biden Didn’t Have to Accept His Dad’s Pardon: Back in 1833, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in U.S. v Wilson that the recipient of a presidential pardon had ...
thedailybeast.com/hunter-biden-didnt-have-to-accept-his-dads-pardon/
Quick Glance: Judge Critiques Biden's Pardon Statement on Hunter's Case
- Judge Mark C. Scarsi criticized President Biden for misrepresenting the charges against Hunter Biden in his pardon announcement.
- He noted that the president's claims contradict the court records and that Hunter Biden does not belong to the group of individuals who delayed tax payments due to addiction.
- Biden pleaded guilty to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes and filing false returns.
- Despite the concerns regarding the president's statements, the judge vacated the sentencing hearing and planned to officially close the case upon receipt of the pardon confirmation.
Jan. 6 rioter gets months off sentence thanks to Supreme Court obstruction ruling
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5026759-jan-6-rioter-guy-reffitt-reduced-sentence/
Missouri executes Christopher Collings for sexually assaulting and strangling a 9-year-old girl in 2007
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/missouri-executes-a-man-for-sexually-assaulting-and-strangling-a-9-year-old/
Quick Glance: Collings Faces Execution for Murder of 9-Year-Old
- Christopher Leroy Collings, 49, is scheduled for execution in Missouri on Tuesday for the murder of 9-year-old Rowan Ford.
- The U.S. Supreme Court denied his stay of execution, and Governor Michael Parson rejected clemency.
- Collings confessed to kidnapping, raping, and strangling Rowan before disposing of her body in a cave.
- Rowan's sister expressed that while Collings deserves punishment, lethal injection seems insufficient for the crime.
Elon Musk's net worth balloons despite court rejecting Tesla pay package: Tesla has seen its share price jump about $100, or 40%, since the election.
axios.com/2024/12/03/elon-musk-tesla-trump-election
Quick Glance: Musk's $50 Billion Pay Package Denied Again
- A judge has once again rejected Elon Musk's $50 billion compensation package at Tesla, marking a win for the opposing shareholder.
- The Delaware Court of Chancery ruled that there were no procedural grounds to overturn the previous decision that invalidated the pay package in January.
- Musk countered allegations of undue influence over the board while Tornetta's attorneys praised the judge's ruling.
- Tesla plans to appeal the decision, asserting that shareholders, not judges, should control company votes.
Supreme Court term-limits amendment proposed by Sens. Manchin, Welch
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/07/supreme-court-term-limits-amendment-manchin-welch/
The Religious Right Is Plotting How To Get Christianity Into Schools: With Donald Trump’s re-election, reshaping the country’s education system is looking ...
huffpost.com/entry/republicans-christianity-public-schools_n_67530acde4b0b9c809f7e8f8
'We Need to Tax the Rich So Much More': Musk Spent Quarter of a Billion Backing Trump
commondreams.org/news/elon-musk-donations-to-trump
Vance, GOP committees ask Supreme Court to strike down coordination limits: Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican committees asked the Supreme Court to ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5027561-vance-gop-committees-ask-supreme-court-to-strike-down-coordination-limits/
Letting government get between trans patients and their doctors: The Supreme Court will probably let a law barring certain medical treatments for transgender ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-12-08/letting-government-get-between-trans-patients-and-their-doctors
US Supreme Court's Gorsuch steps away from case after recusal request
reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-courts-gorsuch-steps-away-case-after-recusal-request-2024-12-04/
Delaware judge again rules against Tesla paying Elon Musk $56 billion package - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/12/03/Tesla-Musk-package-denied/4921733199128/
Quick Glance: Judge Denies Musk's $50 Billion Compensation Package
- A Delaware judge has rejected a second attempt to approve a compensation package for Elon Musk worth over $50 billion, preventing him from becoming the highest-paid CEO.
- Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick cited procedural flaws and Musk's undue influence during negotiations as reasons for the rejection.
- This ruling reaffirms an earlier January decision that deemed the negotiation process inappropriate due to conflicts of interest.
- Tesla intends to appeal the ruling, which may lead to a review by the Delaware Supreme Court.
RBG's granddaughter wants to ask Musk why he needed lies to help Trump | Opinion: You can count on Elon Musk misleading you, and using proxies to hide his ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/12/08/elon-musk-trump-pac-rbg-abortion/76825177007/
How A Lawyer Challenged ‘Deliberate Indifference’ in Kentucky Jail Deaths: A tough legal precedent had kept his clients from their day in court ...
themarshallproject.org/2024/12/04/kentucky-jail-deaths-federal-courts-lawsuits
Decoding Trump’s tariff threats
politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly/2024/12/06/decoding-trumps-tariff-threats-00193118
US Supreme Court could allow broader curbs on transgender rights
reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-court-could-allow-broader-curbs-transgender-rights-2024-12-05/
Dismissal of Trump’s criminal cases does not prevent future prosecutions in 2029: Both cases involve dismissals “without prejudice,” an important legal ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/5023256-dismissal-of-trumps-criminal-cases-does-not-prevent-future-prosecutions/
Who Will Check the Supreme Court That Should Be Checking Trump?: The nine justices of the nation's highest court are powerful government officials with a ...
brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/supreme-court-and-abuse-power
How a Supreme Court decision on health care bans for transgender youth could impact trans people nationwide
cnn.com/2024/12/03/us/transgender-health-care-bans-trans/
Florida Moves To Vacate Convictions For Many Charged With Buying Police-Made Crack In '80s
huffpost.com/entry/florida-vacate-convictions-police-made-crack_n_67561ebae4b0755e4d599efc
How did transgender children in the US become so politicized?: The US supreme court seems poised to uphold a flimsy and bad-faith Tennessee law banning ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/dec/06/transgender-children-politics
MAGA World Rails Against Medical Care for Trans Youth as SCOTUS Hears Case: Elon Musk and Nancy Mace were among the anti-trans figures who aired their ...
thedailybeast.com/maga-world-rails-against-medical-care-for-trans-youth-as-scotus-hears-case/
Brett Kavanaugh Is Using the Logic of Dobbs to Pursue a Dangerous New Agenda: Skrmetti involves bans on gender-affirming care for trans children.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/12/supreme-court-update-kavanaugh-alito-attack-trans-rights.html
Live updates: Supreme Court seems wary of blocking Tennessee’s ban on transgender care for minors
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Listen live: Supreme Court weighs Tennessee ban on gender affirming care for minors
thehill.com/video-clips/5021375-supreme-court-case-gender-affirming-care-listen/
SCOTUS Has Enabled Fascism in America; Will the Senate Intervene?: If the majority on the Supreme Court thinks that the leader they have enabled will allow them ...
commondreams.org/opinion/scotus-fascism-u-s
SCOTUS Appears to Side with Tennessee’s Ban on Healthcare for Transgender Youth: The far-right-dominated U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to uphold Tennessee’s ...
democracynow.org/2024/12/5/headlines/scotus_appears_to_side_with_tennessees_ban_on_healthcare_for_transgender_youth
Supreme Court hears challenge to law banning gender-affirming care for trans kids
npr.org/2024/12/04/nx-s1-5179003/supreme-court-gender-affirming-care-trans-kids
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US content creators turn to alternatives as TikTok ban looms: American content creators on TikTok appear to be looking for alternatives as some have asked ...
dailysabah.com/business/tech/us-content-creators-turn-to-alternatives-as-tiktok-ban-looms
Man sentenced to life for Pasadena shooting tastes freedom after 18 years in prison
pasadenastarnews.com/2024/12/08/man-sentenced-to-life-for-pasadena-shooting-tastes-freedom-after-18-years-in-prison/
He’s the first known transgender lawyer to argue before Supreme Court. For Chase Strangio, the mission ‘is not lost on me’
cnn.com/2024/12/01/us/chase-strangio-supreme-court-transgender/
Russian TikTok Psy Op Blamed for Country’s Election Collapse: Far-right Calin Georgescu was a relative nobody before he was allegedly backed by the Kremlin on ...
thedailybeast.com/russian-tiktok-psy-op-blamed-for-romanias-election-collapse/
Quick Glance: Trump Doubles Down on Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination
- Donald Trump reiterated his support for Pete Hegseth as his defense secretary pick on Truth Social, despite negative reports regarding Hegseth's behavior.
- Trump praised Hegseth's education and military mindset, calling him a 'WINNER', while Hegseth expressed optimism about his confirmation.
- Hegseth denied allegations of drunken behavior and rumors of a potential replacement by Ron DeSantis, as he met with senators.
- Trump's public backing is seen as a boost for Hegseth amid the rising controversies surrounding him.
Jack Smith drops 2020 election interference case against Trump: Smith also sought to drop Trump the classified documents case in Florida.
axios.com/2024/11/25/jack-smith-trump-dc-case-dismissed
Emmy-Winning Soap Opera Actor Dies at 84: “He was always a gentleman, always supportive, and he and his wife Judith who proceeded him in death ...
thedailybeast.com/one-life-to-live-star-thom-christopher-dies-at-84/
DACA recipients worry their protection from deportation won’t last another Trump term
ocregister.com/2024/12/02/daca-recipients-second-trump-term/
New SCOTUS Leak Reveals Who Didn’t Want Ethics Rules Enforced: Justices traded memos about potential ethics rules so secretive last year that they reportedly ...
thedailybeast.com/new-scotus-leak-reveals-who-didnt-want-ethics-rules-enforced/
Supreme Court heard arguments on Tennessee ban on transgender care. What does the science say?
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/12/05/supreme-court-transgender-care-minors/76709161007/
Trans Americans Are Turning to TikTok to Crowdfund Their Relocations: With their health care before the Supreme Court and president-elect Donald Trump about to ...
wired.com/story/trans-americans-are-turning-to-tiktok-to-crowdfund-their-relocations/
Idaho abortion trafficking law partly revived by US appeals court: Idaho can enforce a first-of-its-kind
reuters.com/legal/idaho-abortion-trafficking-law-partly-revived-by-us-appeals-court-2024-12-02/
Quick Glance: Idaho's Abortion Trafficking Law Partially Upheld
- A federal appeals court ruled Idaho can enforce its unique 'abortion trafficking' law, criminalizing the harboring or transporting of a minor for an abortion without parental consent.
- However, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court blocked the part of the law that prohibits 'recruiting' a minor for an abortion.
- The decision indicated that recruiting could be protected under the First Amendment, while harboring and transporting are not considered free speech.
- Idaho's Attorney General hailed the ruling as a victory, whereas the plaintiffs' attorney viewed it as a liberation for discussions regarding abortion healthcare.
Trump’s Misogyny Won’t Just Harm Women: Donald Trump will return to Washington flanked by an entourage intent on imposing its archaic vision of gender politics ...
theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/01/america-misogyny-gender-politics-trump/680753/
Groups urge Congress to rein in federal bureaucracy after Supreme Court slashes agency authority
thehill.com/homenews/5018617-groups-urge-congress-to-rein-in-federal-bureaucracy-after-supreme-court-slashes-agency-authority/
Supreme Court Considers Transgender Care for Minors: The justices heard arguments over a state’s power to prevent transgender teenagers from obtaining puberty ...
on.wsj.com/3ZGcSzp
LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court hears case on the FDA's ban on flavored vapes popular with children
pbs.org/newshour/politics/listen-live-supreme-court-hears-case-on-the-fdas-ban-on-flavored-vapes-popular-with-children
Naval Academy can consider race in admissions, federal judge rules: The decision comes after the Supreme Court rejected the use of affirmative action in college ...
wapo.st/41kFX5G
US judge rejects Boeing plea deal in fatal 737 MAX crashes: A U.S. judge on Thursday rejected Boeing's agreement to plead guilty to fraud in the wake of two ...
reuters.com/legal/us-judge-rejects-boeing-plea-deal-fatal-crashes-2024-12-05/
Georgian Pro-EU Protesters On Streets Again After Violent Government Crackdown: Thousands of protesters took to the streets of the Georgian capital on December 7 ...
rferl.org/a/georgia-tbilisi-protest-dream-eu-zurabishvili-kobakhidze-/33230556.html
Jurors in Daniel Penny trial tell judge they're deadlocked on manslaughter charge for second time in subway chokehold case
nypost.com/2024/12/06/us-news/jurors-deadlocked-in-daniel-penny-manslaughter-trial/
Quick Glance: Daniel Penny Trial: Manslaughter Charge Dismissed
- The judge dismissed the manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny due to jury deadlock.
- Jurors will only consider the lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide, which carries a maximum sentence of four years.
- Penny, a former Marine, claims he acted to protect other passengers and has pleaded not guilty.
- The jury has shown diligence in their deliberations, requesting to review evidence multiple times.
Recess appointments could put Trump at odds with conservatives on Supreme Court: The Senate has the constitutional responsibility for “advice and consent” on ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/12/01/recess-appointments-could-put-trump-at-odds-with-conservatives-on-supreme-court/76688515007/
Medical care for transgender minors at stake in Supreme Court case: The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case involving Tennessee’s ban on ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/medical-care-for-transgender-minors-at-stake-in-supreme-court-case
Is the Supreme Court about to let red states ban hormone treatment for transgender teens?
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-12-02/conservative-states-hormones-transgender-teens-supreme-court
Brazil police report: Bolsonaro directly involved in 2022 coup plot: Brazil's federal police presented evidence to the Supreme Court that former President Jair ...
reuters.com/world/brazils-bolsonaro-had-direct-role-planning-coup-attempt-police-say-2024-11-26/
Quick Glance: Bolsonaro Involved in Coup Plot, Report Reveals
- A Federal Police report reveals Jair Bolsonaro actively participated in a coup attempt to remain in power after losing the 2022 election.
- The report accuses Bolsonaro and 36 others of forming a criminal organization to undermine democratic governance.
- Despite denying any wrongdoing, Bolsonaro could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted on all charges.
- Meanwhile, some of his supporters are calling for a broad amnesty for Bolsonaro and his allies.
With the Voting Rights Act facing more threats, advocates renew a push for state laws
npr.org/2024/12/06/nx-s1-5189655/state-voting-rights-act-michigan-maryland-new-jersey-colorado
Wisconsin unions score major win with court ruling restoring collective bargaining rights
pbs.org/newshour/nation/wisconsin-unions-score-major-win-with-court-ruling-restoring-collective-bargaining-rights
Exclusive: Xreal One Smart Glasses Have Entered the Vision Pro Zone, and I Wore Them
cnet.com/tech/computing/i-wore-xreal-one-smart-glasses-are-entering-the-vision-pro-zone/
Musk and Ramaswamy Are Making a Big Mistake: They want to blame the bureaucrats, but they’re going to need those very same bureaucrats if they want to get ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/12/musk-ramaswamy-doge-mental-model/680856/
ACLU spurns ‘flawed and dangerous’ ruling on TikTok ban: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) condemned Friday’s “flawed and dangerous” federal appeals ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/5028001-aclu-titok-ban-ruling/
Transgender teen implores Supreme Court to strike Tennessee gender-affirming care ban
abcnews.go.com/Politics/transgender-teen-implores-supreme-court-strike-tennessee-gender/story
Supreme Court live updates: Justices hear arguments on gender-affirming care for minors
apnews.com/live/supreme-court-transgender-care-updates
Amid Anti-Trans Wave, Chase Strangio to Make History as First Trans Lawyer to Argue at Supreme Court
democracynow.org/2024/11/27/tennessee_trans_ban_scotus_chase_strangio
Walmart becomes latest company to roll back its DEI policies: Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies ...
apnews.com/article/walmart-dei-inclusion-diversity-34b06922e60e5116fe198696201ce4d9
Quick Glance: Walmart Scales Back Diversity Initiatives
- Walmart has announced a reduction in its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, reflecting a broader trend among U.S. companies.
- Activist Robby Starbuck claims credit for Walmart's decision and suggests that more companies will follow suit.
- Walmart will eliminate the term 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' and review its supplier diversity programs while discontinuing the use of the term 'Latinx.'
- Despite these changes, Walmart will continue its internal programs aimed at promoting Black and Hispanic employees.
US naval academy can keep considering race during admissions, judge rules: Factoring diversity into process means school can continue to ‘represent the country ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/06/naval-academy-race-admissions
Donald Trump tests the system of checks and balances just weeks after election: Some GOP senators say they are prepared to fight for their role to advise and ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/12/01/showdown-ahead-donald-trump-tests-congress-checks-balances/76494802007/
Supreme Court to hear cases on terrorism lawsuits, inmate appeals: One case examines whether Palestinian groups can be sued in U.S. courts over terrorist attacks ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/06/supreme-court-cases-plo-lawsuits-inmates/
Huckabee pick as Israeli ambassador reflects long evangelical alliance: Former pastor and Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee has pressed, along with other ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/02/evangelicals-israel-trump-huckabee/
Conservatives appear skeptical of challenge to Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors - POLITICO
politico.com/news/2024/12/04/conservatives-tennessee-gender-affirming-care-trans-scotus-00192643
The Supreme Court restrained Trump last time. Will it do so again?: With Republicans controlling Congress, the Supreme Court could emerge as a strong potential ...
wapo.st/4fPxID3
Recess appointments could put Trump at odds with conservatives on the Supreme Court
twincities.com/2024/12/02/supreme-court-recess-appointments/
California Democrats plan to crack down on cities that block abortion clinics: California Democrats have passed two dozen laws to protect abortion access since ...
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/california-democrats-plan-to-crack-down-on-cities-that-block-abortion-clini/
FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent
bostonherald.com/2024/12/03/fact-check-vermont-ruling-parental-consent-schools-vaccinate-children/
Musk and Ramaswamy think they have new power to cut federal regulations. Here’s why it’s not so simple
cnn.com/2024/11/28/politics/doge-musk-ramaswamy-federal-regulations/
Bible lessons in elementary school? Texas education board says yes: Schools will not be required to use the new curriculum, but will receive extra funding if ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c0mzyexv018o
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