Jacob Fischler, Missouri Independent Former President Donald Trump defied a gag order in his New York state hush-money trial by posting attacks on likely witnesses on his social media platform and campaign website, the judge in the case ruled Tuesday. Judge Juan M. Merchan fined Trump $9,000 for nine violations of an …
Read More »Biden Administration Strengthens Healthcare Protections For LGBTQ+ Americans
Orion Rummler Originally published by The 19th LGBTQ+ Americans now have greater protections against discrimination when seeking health care, whether from hospitals, doctors, Medicaid programs, and health insurance plans, according to a new rule released Friday by the Biden administration. LGBTQ+ advocates have been waiting for these finalized protections for …
Read More »Hunter Biden Plans Legal Action Against Fox News Over Defamation Claims
Jimmy Williams Hunter Biden is gearing up to take legal action against Fox News, accusing the network of defaming him and violating his rights. According to a letter obtained by NBC News, Biden’s lawyers are preparing to sue Fox News Channel and Fox News Digital for allegedly spreading false information …
Read More »Louisiana Sues Biden Administration Over Title IX Rules That Protect LGBTQ+ Students
Piper Hutchinson, Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana’s Republican attorney general announced Monday the state is suing the Biden administration over new Title IX rules that aim to protect LGBTQ+ students. The updates to the federal law that forbids sex-based discrimination in education have been expanded to include gender identity and sexual orientation. …
Read More »South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Stands by Decision to Kill Dog in New Book
Jimmy Williams South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is standing firm on her decision to share a controversial story about her dog Cricket in her upcoming book, despite facing criticism. In a statement on Sunday, she addressed the backlash, acknowledging people’s concerns while emphasizing the honesty of her memoir. Noem’s book, …
Read More »Trump and DeSantis Hold “Friendly” Meeting Over Breakfast in Florida
Jimmy Williams Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently met privately for breakfast in Florida, signaling a potential thaw in their relationship. Sources described the meeting as “nice” and “friendly,” with DeSantis planning to assist in fundraising efforts for Trump. The meeting was arranged by mutual contact …
Read More »President Biden and PM Netanyahu Discuss Israel’s Security Amid Campus Protests and Gaza Tensions
President Joe Biden and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a phone call on Sunday, discussing Israel’s security and the situation in Gaza, amid growing protests on U.S. college campuses and the possibility of an invasion in Rafah. During the call, Biden reaffirmed the United States’ strong commitment to Israel’s …
Read More »Biden Takes Jabs at Trump, Highlights Journalism at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden took center stage at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, using humor to criticize former President Donald Trump while also addressing serious issues. In his speech, Biden playfully referred to his age compared to Trump, stating, “I’m a grown man running against a 6-year-old.” He …
Read More »Alabama House Passes Bill That Could Be ‘Used to Arrest Librarians’
The Alabama House of Representatives voted 72-28 on Thursday in favor of a bill that would apply the state’s criminal obscenity laws to public libraries, public school libraries, and the people who work there. Critics, including the Alabama Library Association, have warned that the bill could see librarians jailed and …
Read More »5 More Trump Attorneys, Aides Publicly Named In AZ Fake Elector Indictment
Caitlin Sievers, Arizona Mirror Attorney General Kris Mayes has released the names of five more people who were indicted by a grand jury for the part they played in Arizona’s 2020 fake elector scheme to keep former President Donald Trump in the White House. Mayes announced on April 24 that …
Read More »Right-Wingers Plot to Give Trump Control Over Federal Reserve If Reelected
Jake Johnson, Common Dreams Right-wing allies of former U.S. President Donald Trump are reportedly crafting a plan to give the executive branch control over Federal Reserve policy decisions, an effort that comes as the presumptive GOP nominee continues to signal his authoritarian intentions for a potential second term. The Wall …
Read More »Supreme Court Floats Return To Trial Court For Trump In Presidential Immunity Case
Jacob Fischler, New Hampshire Bulletin The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical Thursday of former President Donald Trump’s argument he is immune from criminal charges that he tried to overturn his loss in the 2020 election. But conservatives who dominate the court appeared open to returning key questions to a trial …
Read More »Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Hospitalized After Heart Attack, Has Died At 65
Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor Congressman Donald M. Payne Jr. has died, nearly three weeks after he had a heart attack that left him hospitalized in a coma at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. He was 65. The six-term Democrat and Newark native has represented the 10th Congressional District, which …
Read More »Arizona Grand Jury Indicts 18 Allies of Trump Over Efforts to Subvert 2020 Election
Jimmy Williams In a significant development, an Arizona grand jury has handed down indictments against 18 associates of Donald Trump, including high-profile figures like former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, attorneys Rudy Giuliani and Boris Epshteyn, and several others. The charges include conspiracy, fraud, and forgery, with the …
Read More »Tennessee House Votes To Arm Teachers Despite Opposition
Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout Balcony crowds chanted, “Blood on your hands” and “Vote them out,” after the House voted Tuesday to allow teachers to carry concealed weapons on school campuses. House Republicans passed the legislation 68-28 enabling school districts and local law enforcement to opt in on the law and …
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