U.S. Supreme Court lets Republicans defend North Carolina voter-ID law:
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Republican lawmakers in North Carolina can ...
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House Republicans rage at Biden's pardon of Hunter: "Biden just cemented his legacy as one of our very worst presidents," said one House ...
axios.com/2024/12/02/republicans-congress-react-biden-pardon-hunter
Quick Glance: Biden's Hunter Biden Pardon Undermines Justice Credibility
- President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter provides Trump with ammunition to bolster his criticisms of the justice system.
- This pardon shields Hunter Biden from penalties in two cases, which threatens the Democrats' moral authority regarding future clemencies.
- Biden's assertions of political persecution risk eroding public trust in the impartiality of the judiciary.
- The decision to grant a pardon contradicts Biden's previous commitments and may damage his legacy and public confidence in the government.
GOP senators defend Hegseth after private meeting: "He's clearly committed to making sure we have a lethal military that scares the crap out of our ...
axios.com/2024/12/03/senators-pete-hegseth-defense-secretary-trump
Quick Glance: Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Over Allegations of Misconduct
- Pete Hegseth, nominated by Trump for Secretary of Defense, is facing allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct according to a new report.
- The article details incidents of Hegseth being intoxicated and pursuing female staff during his presidency at Concerned Veterans for America.
- He resigned in 2016 amid concerns about his management and alcohol use.
- Additionally, his leadership at Vets for Freedom resulted in significant financial difficulties for the organization.
Trump pick Kash Patel must prove he’ll restore public faith in the FBI, a leading GOP senator says
twincities.com/2024/12/02/trump-fbi-pick-kash-patel-senate-reaction/
Quick Glance: Republican Senators Rally Behind Kash Patel for FBI Director
- Several Republican senators expressed support for Kash Patel's nomination as FBI Director.
- Concerns were raised regarding potential politicization of the FBI under Patel's leadership.
- Senators Bill Hagerty and Ted Cruz praised Patel as a necessary reformer for the FBI.
- Democratic senators cautioned against the possible weaponization of the FBI with Patel in charge.
Gun and tax offenses: Joe Biden pardons son Hunter - "as a father and as president"
spiegel.de/ausland/joe-biden-begnadigt-sohn-hunter-als-vater-und-als-praesident-a-b06fce1b-bcd1-487d-a762-a3d86343557c
Quick Glance: Biden Pardons Son, Complicates Moral High Ground
- Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter, raising concerns about the fairness of the justice system.
- Biden claims Hunter was politically targeted, with charges stemming from his position as the president's son.
- This decision may empower Donald Trump and his supporters to seek retribution against the Biden administration.
- Biden might consider further pardons in his remaining weeks, potentially including one for Trump.
Conservatives block their own non-confidence motion: On Friday, the Tories released the text of a motion they planned to bring to the House of Commons on Monday ...
globalnews.ca/news/10897617/conservatives-non-confidence-motion/
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: Delaware Judge Denies Musk's $56 Billion Compensation Again
- A Delaware judge ruled that Elon Musk is not entitled to a $56 billion compensation package from Tesla, despite a shareholder vote in June to reinstate it.
- Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick noted that the Tesla board was not authorized to restore the package and cited multiple significant misstatements regarding the vote.
- The judge also ordered Tesla to pay $345 million in attorney fees, marking one of the largest fee awards in securities litigation.
- Musk announced plans to appeal the decision, while Tesla shares dropped 1.4% following the ruling.
Trump's private pep talk for Senate Republicans: Trump and his GOP Congressional leaders are raring to go.
axios.com/2024/12/03/thune-trump-senate-republicans-call
Trump picks convicted felon Charles Kushner as his ambassador to France : US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday (Nov 30) nominated Charles Kushner ...
wionews.com/world/trump-picks-convicted-felon-charles-kushner-as-his-ambassador-to-france-780639
Quick Glance: Trump Appoints Charles Kushner as Ambassador to France
- Donald J. Trump has nominated Charles Kushner to serve as the ambassador to France, highlighting their close relationship.
- Kushner, who pleaded guilty to multiple offenses in 2004, received a pardon from Trump during his presidency.
- The appointment may be complicated by Trump's mixed relationship with French President Macron.
- Kushner is viewed as a significant supporter of Trump and was a major donor to his 2024 campaign.
Supreme Court will hear largest transgender rights case in US history: On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the biggest transgender rights case in its ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2024/1202/supreme-court-transgender-rights-us-v-skrmetti
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Supreme Court hears case on banning treatments for transgender minors: The Supreme Court case centers on Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/03/supreme-court-trans-minors-health-care/
Donald Trump didn’t win by a historic landslide. It’s time to nip that lie in the bud
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/dec/03/donald-trump-historic-landslide-win-lie
My daughter is trans. Supreme Court must protect health care for kids like her. | Opinion
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/12/03/supreme-court-transgender-healthcare-us-skrmetti/76595656007/
Biden says he has pardoned his son, Hunter
reuters.com/world/us/biden-says-he-is-pardoning-his-son-hunter-2024-12-02/
Senate Republicans giving Kash Patel a chance: "I do know Kash, and that's why I think he's going to be great."
axios.com/2024/12/03/senate-republicans-kash-patel-fbi-confirmation
Missouri to execute Christopher Collings for 9-year-old girl's rape, murder. Who is he?
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/12/02/christopher-collings-execution-rowan-ford-missouri/76578296007/
Crockett to Republicans criticizing Hunter Biden pardon: ‘Take a look in the mirror’
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5017616-crockett-republicans-biden-pardon/
Corona origin: virus probably comes from laboratory in Wuhan - US report: A Republican report finds that the pandemic probably originated in a Chinese laboratory ...
berliner-zeitung.de/gesundheit-oekologie/us-untersuchung-zu-corona-ursprung-virus-stammt-wohl-aus-labor-in-wuhan-li.2277741
Quick Glance: Laboratory Origin of Coronavirus: New Findings
- A report from the U.S. House of Representatives suggests that the coronavirus originated from laboratory experiments in Wuhan.
- The investigations by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, spanning 520 pages, conclude that gain-of-function research likely led to the pandemic.
- The Republican committee hopes the report will serve as a guide for future pandemic preparedness.
- Renowned nanoscientist Roland Wiesendanger previously indicated a lab origin for the virus, facing significant criticism for his claims.
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
Donald Trump picks daughter's father-in-law Massad Boulos as his Middle East advisor
wionews.com/world/donald-trump-picks-daughters-father-in-law-massad-boulos-as-his-middle-east-advisor-780720
Quick Glance: Family Ties: Trump's Key Appointments Raise Eyebrows
- Donald Trump appointed Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, highlighting his preference for family connections in key roles.
- Boulos, who is Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, played a significant role in Trump's campaign within Muslim American communities.
- The appointments of Boulos and Charles Kushner, designated as US ambassador to France, raise concerns about influence and nepotism.
- Trump's reliance on family members for political positions prompts scrutiny regarding potential conflicts of interest and financial gains.
The mass marketing of Trump’s phony populism | Editorial: How a billionaire with a Cabinet full of billionaires convinced working people he was looking out for ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/12/02/the-mass-marketing-of-trumps-phony-populism-editorial/
The Republicans declare war on ‘woke’ Wall Street billionaires: Things are heating up, even before Donald Trump returns to the White House and the Republicans ...
smh.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/the-republicans-declare-war-on-woke-wall-street-billionaires-20241203-p5kvcg.html
Right-wing hardliner: Trump wants to make FBI opponent head of the FBI: Kash Patel already served as national security adviser to the Republican during Trump's ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/trump-kash-patel-fbi-chef-100.html
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/
Republicans Stand Behind Trump’s Choice of Kash Patel to Lead F.B.I.: Several lawmakers expressed support on Sunday for the president-elect’s plan to install a ...
nytimes.com/2024/12/01/us/politics/trump-kash-patel-fbi-republicans.html
Wisconsin Democratic leader Ben Wikler enters the race to lead the national party
apnews.com/article/democrats-wikler-wisconsin-dnc-chair-trump-republicans-c975d753e943ded8d2522f6f90cae7b1
Supreme Court will weigh Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care: The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s ban on ...
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Schumer presses for FBI checks and Senate consideration of Trump nominees: In a letter, the Democratic leader said members of his party would work with ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/12/02/nation/schumer-trump-nominees-senate-fbi-checks/
Trump and Republicans in Congress eye an ambitious 100-day agenda: Republicans swept to power on Election Day and now control the House, the Senate and the White ...
abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/trump-republicans-congress-eye-ambitious-100-day-agenda-116333867
DACA recipients worry their protection from deportation won’t last another Trump term
ocregister.com/2024/12/02/daca-recipients-second-trump-term/
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/
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/
The congressional battlegrounds were set. Then Trump changed everything. - POLITICO
politico.com/news/2024/12/01/trump-latino-voters-surge-00191902
Division in America: It's all down to the Republicans: How did the party of Lincoln become Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement? It's clear that ...
nzz.ch/meinung/spaltung-in-amerika-das-liegt-allein-an-den-republikanern-ld.1854737
Republicans eye tax breaks, border funds and clean energy cuts when Trump returns
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republicans-eye-tax-breaks-border-funds-clean-energy-cuts-trump-return-rcna181927
Nancy Mace said she was pro-transgender rights. Now she's the face of bathroom politics. Why?
postandcourier.com/politics/why-mace-doubling-down-trans-bathroom-issue-politics/article_bbb933a4-ab6b-11ef-b561-2b5dc7a6f679.html
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
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/
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
What Musk and Ramaswamy Don't Get: They want to blame the bureaucrats, but they’re going to need those very same bureaucrats if they want to get anything ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/12/musk-ramaswamy-doge-mental-model/680856/
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
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
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/
Conservatives have what we need to transform America — here’s how to find it: Empowering men and women doing this kind of work transforms communities and lives ...
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/5014914-republicans-empower-mediating-institutions/
Upcoming Supreme Court decision could transform transgender health care: The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments Wednesday on a case focused on ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/transgender-health-care-supreme-court-decision-rcna182008
The anti-Trump movement is in tatters. Now it’s scrambling to remain relevant. - POLITICO
politico.com/news/2024/11/29/anti-trump-movement-tatters-00191914
"Is more determined than ever": Trump wants ceasefire in Gaza before taking office
n-tv.de/politik/Trump-will-Waffenruhe-in-Gaza-noch-vor-Amtsantritt-article25399774.html
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
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
Trump may rely on acting secretaries if nominees fail to muster GOP support: President-elect Trump may need to rely on acting secretaries to fill out his Cabinet ...
thehill.com/homenews/5010808-trump-acting-secretaries/
Trump cabinet criticized as hodgepodge team unified only by ‘absolute fealty’ to him
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/30/trump-administration-cabinet
Ex-Trump Official Warns: ‘Do Not Underestimate AOC’ in 2028: “She’s young, she’s vibrant, she’s attractive,” Monica Crowley said, adding that the Democratic ...
thedailybeast.com/ex-trump-official-monica-crowley-warns-do-not-underestimate-aoc-in-2028/
Just How Fully Will Trump Embrace Hitler's Fascist Playbook?: Trump has muscled unquestioned loyalty of the Republican Party, and weak resistance by a Democratic ...
commondreams.org/opinion/trump-hitler-rise-to-power
NC congressman: Republicans stole fairness from the nation in giving GOP a House majority
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article296319684.html
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to meet with House Republicans on DOGE plans: Musk recently proposed deleting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-meet-house-republicans-doge/story
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/
Recess appointments could put Trump at odds with conservatives on the Supreme Court
twincities.com/2024/12/02/supreme-court-recess-appointments/
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/
These GOP Senators Are Standing Up to Trump (for Now): Personnel is policy. But from his Cabinet picks to his tariff threats, Senate Republicans aren't yet in ...
usnews.com/news/u-s-news-decision-points/articles/2024-11-26/these-gop-senators-are-standing-up-to-trump-for-now
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.
The Energy Gap: Why Democrats Keep Losing to GOP Plutocrats: Energy counts, matters, and wins the political battles. There isn't even any adrenaline around ...
commondreams.org/opinion/democrats-losing-republicans
Republicans headed for a $4.6 trillion brawl over Trump tax cuts - POLITICO: Whether to pay for extending provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — and even ...
politico.com/news/2024/11/29/republicans-major-fight-cost-tax-cuts-00191006
Muslim Rights Group Calls for Probe Into GOP Lawmaker's Threat to Omar, Tlaib: Randy Fine "must be investigated by state and federal law enforcement ...
commondreams.org/news/rep-randy-fine
Supreme Court grapples with flavored vape ban: Key takeaways: The Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments about the federal regulation of flavored e-cigarettes ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5018491-flavored-e-cigarettes-fda-regulation/
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
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
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.
Trump's savings czar: Musk spreads names of officials on his fire list: Elon Musk is supposed to save billions in the government apparatus for Donald Trump - ...
spiegel.de/ausland/elon-musk-verbreitetet-namen-von-beamten-auf-seiner-feuerliste-fuer-die-regierung-donald-trump-a-3b7cbbc3-b913-4bd1-8786-e7216b6c3daf
Media report: Donald Trump Jr. apparently influences his father on top personnel appointments
spiegel.de/ausland/donald-trump-jr-beeinflusst-seinen-vater-offenbar-bei-top-personalien-a-b50f472e-4663-47fb-a2f7-b8d3a44d067d
House Ethics Committee votes against releasing Matt Gaetz report: Gaetz is President-elect Trump's nominee to run the Justice Department.
axios.com/2024/11/20/matt-gaetz-house-ethics-report
Quick Glance: Gaetz Announces Decision to Exit Congress
- Matt Gaetz announced in an interview that he will not return to Congress next year.
- His withdrawal follows the termination of his nomination as U.S. Attorney General due to allegations of sexual misconduct.
- He emphasized his commitment to continue supporting Donald Trump but from a different role.
- Gaetz claimed the allegations against him are part of a 'smear campaign' and praised Pam Bondi's nomination as his successor.
Republican senator introduces bill to abolish US Department of Education: Mike Rounds submitted bill that needs supermajority to pass, unlikely even in ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/27/republican-bill-abolish-department-of-education
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/
End of Trump prosecutions renews scrutiny of DOJ’s pace: Special counsel Jack Smith’s move to dismiss Donald Trump’s two federal indictments has sparked ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5011252-trump-indictments-jack-smith-doj-criticism/
MAGA-approved climate policy lawsuit makes misleading claims: Despite the Texas attorney general's claims, the reduction in coal-fueled plants is mostly due ...
axios.com/2024/12/02/trump-maga-climate-change-texas-wyoming
NC governor vetoes bill that would strip power from Democrats: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would strip power away from ...
trib.al/2mcMxYW
Poll: Trump transition gets thumbs-up: 55% of Americans report feeling happy or at least satisfied with Trump's election win, the poll found.
axios.com/2024/11/25/trump-transition-cabinet-approval-rating-poll
Analysis: Yes, Trump needs Democrats to do many of the big things he promised: Yes, Trump needs Democrats to do many of the big things he promised.
bostonglobe.com/2024/11/27/nation/gop-majorities-bipartisanship-policies/
Transgender care at issue in US Supreme Court's latest culture war fight
reuters.com/legal/transgender-care-issue-us-supreme-courts-latest-culture-war-fight-2024-11-27/
Supreme Court weighs FDA ban on flavored vapes: Supreme Court justices grappled Monday with arguments about the Food and Drug Administration’s regulation of ...
trib.al/XsJr45d
Michigan Supreme Court declines appeal of Grand Rapids cop who killed Black man: Former officer Christopher Schurr is charged with second-degree murder in ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/12/02/michigans-top-court-declines-to-hear-appeal-of-grand-rapids-cop-who-killed-patrick-lyoya/76706594007/
Dobbs Was Just the Beginning. Now Trans Rights Are Being Tested at the Supreme Court.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/12/skrmetti-trans-rights-case-supreme-court-chase-strangio.html
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