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Biden pledges to name progressives to the Supreme Court, suggesting he expects vacancies
(CNN) President Joe Biden promised Black voters Wednesday that he would appoint progressives to the US Supreme Court if elected to a second term, suggesting he expects vacancies on the high court over the next four years. The next president, theyre going to be able to appoint a couple justices, and Ill be damned if in fact were able to change some of the justices when they retire and put in really progressive judges like weve always had, tell me that wont change your life, he said during a campaign rally in Philadelphia.
Jill Biden Sums Up Donald Trump With 1 Withering Word
(Huff Post) Jill Biden argued that this election isnt about age, despite the attempts of some conservative figures ― including Trump himself ― to portray Biden as in cognitive decline. Biden will be 81 and Trump will be 78 when the November election takes place, she pointed out, saying: Theyre basically the same age. This election is about character, she added. You have two choices, she continued. You have my husband, Joe, who you all know, who has integrity. Hes strong, hes steady, hes a leader, hes smart, hes energetic. Then, in one word, the first lady summed up Trump. Or you have chaos, she said, drawing applause from the audience. Yes, you have chaos, she repeated.
Federal probe urged of Black Lives Matter protest killing after Texas pardon
(Reuters) The attorneys general of more than a dozen states urged the U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday to open a federal criminal civil rights probe into the shooting death of a Black Lives Matter protester whose killer was pardoned two weeks ago by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. In their letter calling for an investigation, the attorneys general, all of them Democrats, challenged the propriety of the Texas "stand your ground" law cited by Abbott, a Republican, as the basis for his act of clemency.
In closing, Trump's team takes the jurors for idiots
(Washington Post) Donald Trumps lawyers ended their defense of the former president in a way uniquely suited to their client: with a ludicrous and easily debunked lie. With indignation, Blanche lied to the jury: You heard that politicians reacted negatively to the Access Hollywood tape. They didnt testify. You heard that there was even talk about something consequential for President Trump, who was the Republican nominee. But none of that happened. None of that is true. Republican officeholders didnt rain denunciations on Trump? Party elders didnt discuss replacing him as the GOP nominee? Blanche must have supposed that these jurors have been sequestered. In a cave. For 10 years.
Trump Rages at ‘Naive’ Fox News Anchor for Refuting His Lawyer
(Daily Beast) Fox News anchor Shannon Bream repeatedly pushed back against Trump spokesperson Alina Habbas claims on Wednesday that President Joe Biden is responsible for Donald Trumps hush money trial, leaving Habba a bit flustered. This did not sit well with Trump.
Former Apprentice Producer Confirms Racist Trump Tapes
(PoliticusUSA) A former producer on The Apprentice has confirmed that there were tapes of Trump making racist and sexist comments on the NBC show. Bill Pruitt a former producer on The Apprentice wrote in Slate: "... we scammed. We swindled. Nobody heard the racist and misogynistic comments or saw the alleged cheating, the bluffing, or his hair taking off in the wind. Those tapes, Ive come to believe, will never be found."
Florida sticks by social studies standard teaching 'benefit' of slavery
(Politico) The Florida Board of Education approved several tweaks Wednesday to the states standards for teaching social studies, but left intact controversial pieces on Black history that sparked widespread backlash last year. The updated standards include new required instruction surrounding the Sept. 11 attacks and the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, as well as several other more subtle changes. Opponents, though, including Floridas largest teachers union and free speech advocates, slammed the state for sticking by its warped telling of Black history.
Louisiana could become first state to require display of Ten Commandments in classrooms
(CNN) If the governor signs it into law, every Louisiana classroom from kindergarten through university level at schools that receive state funding would be required to display on a poster or framed document that is at least eleven inches by fourteen inches. The text of the Ten Commandments shall be the central focus of the poster or framed document and shall be printed in a large, easily readable font, according to the text of the bill.
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Ohio Attorney General Must Stop Blocking Proposed Ban on Police Immunity, Judges Say
4 min ago - May 30, 2024, at 1:26 p.m. Federal judges ordered Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to stop blocking a measure that asks voters to ban qualified immunity for police and other government employees, but he plans to appeal, he said Thursday. Yost said he' ... (US News and World Report/AP)
Biden secretly gave Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia with US weapons
19 min ago - The Biden administration has quietly given Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia solely near the area of Kharkiv using U.S.-provided weapons, a U.S. official and two other people familiar with the move said Thursday, a major revers ... (Politico)
IRS makes free tax return program permanent and is asking all states to join in 2025
37 min ago - IRS makes free tax return program permanent and is asking all states to join in 2025 BY FATIMA HUSSEIN Updated 1:53 PM EDT, May 30, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The IRS said Thursday it will make permanent the free electronic tax return filing system tha ... (Associated Press)
Man charged in AP photographer's attack pleads guilty to assaulting officer during Capitol riot
42 min ago - Updated 2:59 PM EDT, May 30, 2024 An Oklahoma man pleaded guilty on Thursday to assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, where he also allegedly pushed an Associated Press photographer over a wall. Benjamen Scott ... (AP)
Donald Trump can sue niece over NY Times article, NY appeals court rules
1 hr ago - May 30, 2024 12:57 PM EDT Updated 2 hours ago NEW YORK, May 30 (Reuters) - A New York state appeals court said Donald Trump can sue his niece Mary Trump for giving the New York Times (NYT.N) information for its Pulitzer Prize-winning 2018 probe into ... (Reuters)
Chief Justice John Roberts declines to meet with Democratic lawmakers about ethics flap and Alito's flags
1 hr ago - Chief Justice John Roberts on Thursday rejected a meeting request from Democratic lawmakers who wanted to discuss two provocative flags hoisted at Justice Samuel Alito's properties. "Separation of powers concerns and the importance of preserving judi ... (CNN)
Sen. Bob Menendez has enough signatures to run as an independent despite his bribery trial
2 hrs ago - WASHINGTON Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., has collected the necessary signatures to run for re-election to the Senate as an independent, five people familiar with the matter told NBC News. Menendez needs 800 signatures by June 4 to gain b ... (NBC News)
Senate Democrats call for DOJ to probe Big Oil over price-fixing allegations
2 hrs ago - 05/30/24 10:59 AM ET Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) led 23 Democratic senators Thursday in a call for the Justice Department to investigate allegations of price-fixing by major oil companies. In their letter, the senators called for a ... (The Hill)
Israeli centrist party increases pressure on Netanyahu government
2 hrs ago - Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz's centrist party proposed on Thursday a bill to dissolve parliament, showing the growing strains in Benjamin Netanyahu's government even if the prime minister has enough lawmakers to keep him in office. ... (Reuters)
False right-wing reports about Trump trial jury instructions fuel threats against judge
3 hrs ago - May 30, 2024, 12:37 PM EDT WASHINGTON False reports about the jury instructions in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial have been spreading across right-wing media, leading to threats against the judge overseeing the case. Several ... (NBC News)
Amazon gets FAA approval to expand drone deliveries
3 hrs ago - 5 hours ago The Federal Aviation Administration has authorized Amazon's delivery drones to fly longer distances without visual spotters, a key hurdle that will allow the retailer to expand its fledgling Prime Air service. Why it matters: Amazon's go ... (Axios)
Blinken assails Russian misinformation after hinting US may allow Ukraine to strike inside Russia
3 hrs ago - PRAGUE (AP) U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday assailed Russian attempts to sow discord in democracies with misinformation after hinting the Biden administration may soon allow Ukraine to use American-supplied munitions to stri ... (APNews)
Disneyland performers' vote to unionize certified by federal labor officials
4 hrs ago - May 30, 2024, 1:01 AM EDT / Source: The Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. Character and parade performers at Disneyland in California are officially unionized. Federal labor officials said Wednesday that theyve certified the results of a ... (NBC News/AP)
Supreme Court sides with NRA in free speech ruling that curbs government pressure campaigns
5 hrs ago - Updated 10:28 AM EDT, Thu May 30, 2024 CNN -- The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously backed the National Rifle Association in a First Amendment ruling that could make it harder for state regulators to pressure advocacy groups. The decision means ... (CNN Politics)
US weekly jobless claims edge up in latest week
5 hrs ago - May 30, 2024 8:43 AM EDT Updated 2 hours ago May 30 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits ticked higher last week, but underlying strength in the labor market still shows signs of persisting and should contin ... (Reuters)
There Are Tapes of Trump Saying the N-Word
6 hrs ago - Bill Pruitt, a former producer for The Apprentice whose NDA just expired after 20 years, writes in Slate that Donald Trump used the n-word during the production of the show and there are tapes of him doing it. No one involved in The Appr ... (Political Wire)
Louisiana law criminalizes approaching police under certain circumstances
6 hrs ago - Thu 30 May 2024 08.30 EDT Critics of a new Louisiana law that makes it a crime to approach within 25ft (7.6 meters) of a police officer under certain circumstances fear the measure could hinder the publics ability to film officers a tool ... (The Guardian/AP)
GDP shows U.S. economy grew just 1.3% in the first quarter as consumer spending slowed
7 hrs ago - Economic Report GDP shows U.S. economy grew just 1.3% in the first quarter as consumer spending slowed Published: May 30, 2024 at 8:38 a.m. ET By Jeffry Bartash Economy seen rebounding in second quarter Story developing. Stay tuned for updates here T ... (MarketWatch)
Gun Control Org Resurfaces New NRA Prez's Speech to White Supremacist Group
7 hrs ago - Updated May 30, 2024 3:02AM EDT / Published May 29, 2024 8:00PM EDT A leading gun control group accused the National Rifle Association of acting to fan the flames of extremism by choosing former congressman Bob Barr as its new president& ... (Daily Beast)
Mar-a-Lago judge wants to hear more from the state and the defense about unlawful appointment and funding of Jack Smith
8 hrs ago - May 29th, 2024, 7:34 pm The judge overseeing Donald Trumps Mar-a-Lago classified documents case has given a big hint as to how she will analyze, if not how she will rule on, a defense effort to dismiss the case over allegations that special co ... (Law & Crime)