As the Russian invasion into Ukraine unfolds, former President Barack Obama released a statement calling on “every American, regardless of party” to “support President Biden’s efforts to impose hard-hitting sanctions on Russia. In addition, Obama reiterated that given Russia’s significant role in energy markets, there may be some economic consequences …
Read More »Three Former Officers Found Guilty of Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights
On Thursday, former Minneapolis, MN officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao were found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Kueng and Thao were convicted of two counts. They were found guilty of failing to intervene on Floyd’s behalf as he pleaded for his life and repeatedly said he …
Read More »Biden Imposes Additional Sanctions After Russia Invades Ukraine
President Joe Biden imposed additional sanctions Thursday that he said “will impose severe costs on the Russian economy” following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s sweeping invasion into Ukraine. “Putin is the aggressor,” Biden declared at the White House. “Putin chose this war, and now he and his country will bear the …
Read More »Texas Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge To State’s Restrictive Abortion Law
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Feb. 24, 2022 The Texas Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday in a narrow challenge to the state’s new abortion law, which has blocked access to the procedure after about six weeks of pregnancy for nearly six months. This hearing before the state high …
Read More »Prosecutors In Charge Of Trump Criminal Probe Have Resigned
Two top prosecutors working on the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation into the Trump Organization resigned Wednesday, leaving the years-old probe without two key players as it appeared to have entered a crucial phase. According to the New York Times, the two prosecutors, Carey Dunne and Mark Pomerantz, “submitted their …
Read More »Russia Launches Full-Scale Invasion Into Ukraine
Russian forces began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine overnight Wednesday as Vladimir Putin announced in a pre-taped speech the start of a “special military operation,” and instructed Ukrainians to lay down their arms, and warned other countries not to interfere. “Russia will respond immediately and you will have consequences that …
Read More »Texas Gov. Abbott Orders Treatments For Trans Youth To Be Investigated As Child Abuse
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies Tuesday to investigate reports of gender-affirming care on minors, following an official opinion from state Attorney General Ken Paxton that called the treatment a form of “child abuse” under Texas law. In a letter to the Department of Family and Protective Services …
Read More »15-Week Abortion Bans Are On The Verge Of Passing In Three States. What Does That Mean?
Shefali Luthra Originally published by The 19th Three states are poised to pass laws banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy — a limit not currently allowed under Roe v. Wade but one that could soon become legal if the landmark Supreme Court case is weakened or overturned, which is …
Read More »Republican Lawmakers In Oklahoma Advance Texas-Style Abortion Bill
An Oklahoma Senate committee on Monday approved five anti-abortion bills, including legislation that would copy key parts of a restrictive abortion law recently implemented in Texas. All five measures were approved by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on party-line votes and now head to the full Senate for …
Read More »National Guard Troops To Be Deployed To DC Ahead Of Possible Trucker Convoys
U.S. Capitol Police and DC’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency have requested National Guard support ahead of potential trucker protest convoys in and around the nation’s capital. The Department of Defense approved that request late Tuesday night, allotting 700 National Guard troops for service to this matter. Defense Secretary …
Read More »Biden Announces Russia Sanctions After Ukraine Invasion
President Joe Biden, citing the “beginning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine,” announced a series of sanctions Tuesday against Russia, and threatened to squeeze the Russian economy even more if President Vladimir Putin – as Biden expects – moves further. President Putin’s actions are a flagrant violation of international law …
Read More »Ahmaud Arbery’s Convicted Killers Found Guilty in Federal Hate Crimes Trial
Ahmaud Arbery’s convicted killers Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan were found guilty Tuesday in their federal hate crimes trial. The three white men were previously charged with interference with rights and attempted kidnapping. Both McMichaels were also charged with using, carrying and brandishing a firearm during a …
Read More »State Judges Across The U.S. Face Growing GOP Pushback Against Rulings In Election Cases
by Kira Lerner, Missouri Independent February 21, 2022 In mid-December, Texas’ highest criminal court revoked the state attorney general’s ability to use his office to prosecute election-related cases without the request of a district or county attorney. In an 8-1 opinion, the all-Republican court weakened Attorney General Ken Paxton’s power to independently …
Read More »Biden Announces Sanctions On Pro-Russian Regions In Ukraine
President Joe Biden on Monday announced financial sanctions against rebel territories freshly recognized by Russia in eastern Ukraine and warned that more were ready if necessary. President Biden issued an executive order to “prohibit new investment, trade, and financing by US persons to, from, or in the so-called DNR and …
Read More »Donald Trump launches new social media platform: Truth Social
Former President Donald Trump‘s latest foray into the world of social media appears to be having a rocky rollout. Trump’s long-teased social media platform, Truth Social, rolled out on the App store Monday, Presidents Day. It claims to be different from other social media platforms because it is “free from …
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