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The Supreme Court appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but it seemed possible Trump could still benefit from a lengthy trial delay, possibly beyond November’s election.
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Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump’s claim of absolute immunity but decision’s timing is unclear
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but several justices signaled reservations about the charges that could cause a lengthy delay, possibly beyond November’s election.
A majority of the justices did not appear to embrace the claim of absolute immunity that would stop special counsel Jack Smith’s prosecution of Trump on charges he conspired to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden. But in arguments lasting more than 2 1/2 hours in the court’s first consideration of criminal charges against a former president, several conservative justices indicated they could limit when former presidents might be prosecuted, suggesting that the case might have to be sent back to lower courts before any trial could begin.
At Supreme Court, Trump lawyer backs away from absolute immunity argument
Trump attorney D. John Sauer conceded there are allegations in the indictment that do not involve "official acts," meaning they would not be subject to any presidential immunity.
www.nbcnews.comEx-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump
Manhattan jurors will hear more witness testimony from a veteran tabloid publisher, and Trump faces a looming decision over whether he violated a gag order imposed by the judge.
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Trump attorney, Supreme Court justice clash on whether a president who 'ordered' a 'coup' could be prosecuted
Former President Donald Trump's attorney in the presidential immunity case clashed with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan over whether a president "who ordered a coup" can be prosecuted.
Key moments from landmark Supreme Court arguments on Trump's immunity claims
There was talk of drone strikes and presidential bribes, of a potential ruling “for the ages” and of the Founding Fathers, too.
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US Supreme Court divided on whether Trump can be prosecuted
The justices discussed immunity, coups, pardons, Operation Mongoose - and the future of democracy.
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Trump has good day arguing immunity but that doesn't nix Jan. 6 prosecution: ANALYSIS
At Trump's Supreme Court immunity hearing, a majority of justices clearly didn’t buy the full sweep of his assertion of executive power -- but that may not matter much
US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
U.S. officials say the Pentagon is expected to announce that it will provide about $6 billion in long-term military aid to Ukraine.
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Gorsuch steers Supreme Court in Trump immunity case: ‘We’re writing a rule for the ages’ - Washington Examiner
Neil Gorsuch took control of the debate at the Supreme Court in a case where Donald Trump is asking whether he has full immunity from criminal prosecution.
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18 indicted in 2020 Arizona election case, Donald Trump 'unindicted co-conspirator'
An Arizona grand jury listed Donald Trump as an unindicted co-conspirator as they indicted 18 for their roles in the 2020 "fake electors" scandal.
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Supreme Court questions Donald Trump obstruction counts while weighing immunity from all charges
Supreme Court justices raised questions about an obstruction charge against Donald Trump and hundreds of others -- while hearing a different case.
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McConnell says university presidents need to "get control of the situation" amid protests
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.
www.cbsnews.comHow Republican-led states far from the US-Mexico border are rushing to pass tough immigration laws
Oklahoma is poised to become the latest Republican-led state to impose criminal penalties for those who reside in the state illegally.
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McConnell reiterates that presidents should not have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution | CNN Politics
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stood by his past comments that presidents should not have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for their actions while in office.
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New poll reveals how voters' views on abortion have changed as Dems seek to make issue a central 2024 theme
A new poll has revealed a record level of support for abortion among American voters as Democrats seek to make the issue a central theme in the 2024 election.
Could a president stage a coup? And 9 more key moments from Trump's Supreme Court immunity hearing
Here are 10 key moments and exchanges from Trump's immunity hearing before the Supreme Court
Supreme Court seems open to middle ground on Trump immunity - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court appeared open to a middle-ground approach to a bid by former President Donald Trump to invoke presidential immunity for his criminal charges.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUkraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
Two U.S. officials say Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia.
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‘First we take Columbia’: Pro-Palestinian activists spread occupation guidebook to overrun schools - Washington Examiner
Pro-Palestinian protesters are circulating a guidebook to activists across the country encouraging more occupations and teaching them how to be successful.
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Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme as Pecker continues testimony
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
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Continue reading...Republican state senators on Friday blocked efforts to force debates on both issues before the GOP-controlled Legislature's scheduled adjournment for the year Tuesday. Supporters of each measure fell short of the 24 of 40 votes required to pull a bill on each subject out of committee.
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The Guardian obtained a copy of Noem's soon-to-be released book, “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward.” In it, she tells the story of the ill-fated Cricket, a 14-month-old wirehaired pointer she was training for pheasant hunting.
She writes, according...
Continue reading...The Guardian obtained a copy of Noem's soon-to-be released book, “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward.” In it, she tells the story of the ill-fated Cricket, a 14-month-old wirehaired pointer she was training for pheasant hunting.
She writes, according...
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Continue reading...It was a noteworthy moment in the arc of the two-decade history of the Guantánamo trials. No war court judge had before made the five-mile trip to look at the detention operations, where the military maintains the only known, still-intact remnant of the network of overseas prisons that the C.I.A...
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That year, protests at Columbia University exploded amid a nationwide movement against the Vietnam War, one that involved violent clashes as police moved in on protesters at the Democratic National...
Continue reading...Soon, the comparison to another protest-filled election year inevitably arose. Is 2024 going to morph into something that feels like 1968?
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The governor told lawmakers during her State of the State address that doing nothing was not an option after an Army reservist with an assault rifle killed 18 people and injured 13 others in...
Continue reading...The governor told lawmakers during her State of the State address that doing nothing was not an option after an Army reservist with an assault rifle killed 18 people and injured 13 others in...
Tennessee Gov. Lee signs bill allowing concealed carry for public schoolteachers
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Lee, a Republican, had announced his support for the proposal just the day before while flanked by top Republican legislative leaders who had helped shepherd the bill through the GOP-dominant
Continue reading...Lee, a Republican, had announced his support for the proposal just the day before while flanked by top Republican legislative leaders who had helped shepherd the bill through the GOP-dominant
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