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Texas AG Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says
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Trump's criminal trial, a first for a former president, has begun in New York: For the first time in U.S. history, a former president will sit in a courtroom for ...
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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.
Justices question obstruction charge against Jan. 6 rioter in case that could affect Trump
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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.
Nevada Supreme Court rulings hand setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists
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Biden seeks to bolster labor support with speech at union conference: Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates ...
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🔊 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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🔊 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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Supreme Court declines Lindell appeal over phone seizure: The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Trump ally Mike Lindell on Monday over his attempt to ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4594698-supreme-court-lindell-appeal-phone-seizure-2020-election/
Democrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total abortion ban to a vote
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/democrats-clear-path-to-bring-proposed-repeal-of-arizonas-near-total-abortion-ban-to-a-vote/
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.
Fallout from Trump's bid to overturn election loss heads to Supreme Court: The actions of Donald Trump and his supporters following his 2020 election loss top ...
reuters.com/world/us/fallout-trumps-bid-overturn-election-loss-heads-supreme-court-2024-04-14/
The Staggering Implications of a Slate of Trump Legal Victories: The public isn’t sure he’s guilty in a hush money case, a Supreme Court ruling could toss two ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-04-16/the-staggering-implications-of-a-slate-of-trump-legal-victories
The Civil War raged and fortune-seekers hunted for gold. This era produced Arizona's 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.
Supreme Court won't hear Mike Lindell's challenge over FBI seizure of cellphone: The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition by MyPillow founder and election ...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/supreme-court-hear-election-denier-mike-lindells-challenge-109312803
Full jury seated in Trump's hush money trial, with opening statements set for Monday
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Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump Endures Public Criticism
- Donald Trump has been subjected to unfiltered assessments from potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in a cold New York courtroom.
- Transitioning from adulation to derision, Trump faces a future determined by critics rather than supporters.
- Formerly surrounded by praise, Trump now faces scrutiny and potentially a trial that may result in felony convictions and prison time.
- Despite some support from the public and jurors, Trump will continue to endure harsh criticism and potential legal consequences.
Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case
bostonherald.com/2024/04/18/trump-loses-bid-to-halt-jan-6-lawsuits-while-he-fights-criminal-charges-in-the-2020-election-case/
Voters in Alabama's new congressional district return to the polls for primary runoffs
npr.org/2024/04/16/1244985601/voters-alabama-new-congress-primary-runoffs
How Trump’s Criminal Cases Test the US Constitution: Like no one before him, Donald Trump is at once a former president, a presumptive candidate to be nominated ...
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SCOTUS to discuss Kari Lake, Mark Finchem machine voting lawsuit. What happens next?
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/17/how-will-scotus-handle-kari-lake-mark-finchem-voting-machine-lawsuit/73335872007/
Biden Gets to Hit the Campaign Trail as Trump Gets Stuck in Court: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-16/biden-gets-to-hit-the-campaign-trail-as-trump-gets-stuck-in-court
Appeals court upholds ruling killing controversial ballot design in NJ Democratic primary
politico.com/news/2024/04/17/appeals-court-ballot-nj-democratic-primary-00152895
Charges against Trump and Jan. 6 rioters at stake | Africanews: The Supreme Court on Tuesday is taking up the first of two cases that could affect the criminal ...
africanews.com/2024/04/16/charges-against-trump-and-jan-6-rioters-at-stake/
GOP-backed ballot measure would keep Arizona Supreme Court intact, even justices voted out
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/legislature/2024/04/19/senate-resolution-could-keep-az-supreme-court-justices-from-removal/73374965007/
Justices Weigh Obstruction Charge Use Against Jan. 6 Defendants – and Trump: A ruling that prosecutors stretched the law too far would have sweeping implications ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-04-16/justices-weigh-obstruction-charge-use-against-jan-6-defendants-and-trump
Will Abortion in Florida and Arizona Decide the Election?: Battles over abortion rights and restrictions could redraw the electoral map in two key states this ...
slate.com/podcasts/what-next/2024/04/could-abortion-turn-florida-blue-again
House votes down resolution that would change state's judicial appointment process
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/04/17/oklahoma-legislature-house-votes-down-judicial-nominations-pro-life-memo-charles-mccall/73343256007/
Editorial: Bob Graham did his best work for the people of Florida: Bob Graham was the last governor who owed his election to a runoff primary ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/18/bob-graham-editorial/
Quick Glance: Bob Graham, Former US Senator and Florida Governor, Dies at 87
- Bob Graham, former U.S. Senator and two-term Florida Governor, has passed away at the age of 87.
- Graham, a prominent critic of the Iraq war and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee post-9/11, was remembered by his family as a visionary leader and dedicated public servant.
- Known for his political quirks like 'workdays' and meticulous diary-keeping, Graham was an early opponent of the Iraq war and maintained good relationships with colleagues from both parties.
- Highly popular with Florida voters, Graham's political career spanned five decades, marked by electoral victories and significant contributions to education and environmental protection in the state.
State attorney Warren suspended by DeSantis changes mind, will run again: Changing course, a Democratic prosecutor suspended from office by Republican Gov ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/16/state-attorney-warren-suspended-by-desantis-changes-mind-will-run-again/
How India’s ‘one citizen, one vote’ democracy came to be: India’s ambitious universal adult franchise project, imagined and cemented during the harsh and violent ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/story-of-one-citizen-one-9280304/
SF’s big-money judicial election is over, but its impacts will linger: Money, media and politics: Judges like me are now forced to think about all three as we ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/san-francisco-judicial-election-19406569.php
An appeals court dismisses charges against a Michigan election worker who downloaded a voter list
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/19/an-appeals-court-dismisses-charges-against-a-michigan-election-worker-who-downloaded-a-voter-list/73383647007/
Before Trump and Johnson, Kansas tried a proof of citizenship voter law. It failed
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287772680.html
Supreme Court hears case that may impact Trump prosecution: It zeros-in on whether a 2002 federal law created to prevent the destruction of evidence could apply ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642143
Rage and conspiracy on Donald Trump’s campaign trail: On the evening of 13 April, Donald Trump’s cavalcade drove into the suburb of Schnecksville ...
newstatesman.com/world/americas/north-america/2024/04/rage-conspiracy-donald-trump-campaign-trail-joe-biden
How will Bradley's decision not to seek reelection affect the makeup of Wisconsin's Supreme Court?
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/17/who-are-the-seven-supreme-court-justices-in-wisconsin/73292671007/
GUEST COLUMN: Secretary of state exceeded the authority of her position: As Republican Canvass Board member for El Paso County, I have declined to certify the ...
gazette.com/opinion/guest-column-secretary-of-state-exceeded-the-authority-of-her-position/article_245f0908-f8d7-11ee-be3d-878c149afd45.html
US President Biden’s election campaign banks on abortion question in Arizona: The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated an 1864 law that almost completely ...
gulftoday.ae/news/2024/04/15/us-president-biden-s-election-campaign-banks-on-abortion-question-in-arizona
As Trump’s hush-money trial begins, a look at four parallels in U.S. history: When the former president’s trial opens in New York today, it will mark the first ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/us-politics/article-trump-hush-money-trial-nixon-burr/
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