Special Counsel Jack Smith, along with legal representatives for former President Donald Trump, have suggested postponing the trial concerning the classified documents case against Trump to later in the summer. Smith expressed in court documents filed on Thursday his belief that Trump, along with his two co-defendants – political aide Walt Nauta and property staffer […]
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Mark Green, GOP Rep. and Homeland Security Committee Chair, Reverses Retirement Decision
In a surprising turn of events, GOP Rep. Mark Green, the current chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, has decided to run for reelection, reversing his earlier decision to retire, as per a GOP source close to the Tennessee Republican. The sudden change of heart comes after Green received encouragement from several Republicans, including […]
Political Perspectives: Age and the 2024 Presidential Race
83-year-old Darrell Ann Murphy, a lifelong Democrat and an ardent critic of former President Donald Trump, spends her days teaching Mahjong at the local library. Her classes serve a dual purpose: to foster a love for the game and to keep seniors mentally active. However, she has one golden rule: no discussions on religion or […]
Pennsylvania Unveils New Task Force to Combat Election Threats
In a significant move ahead of the 2024 election, Pennsylvania, a crucial battleground state, has announced the formation of a dedicated task force to address threats to the electoral process. The initiative was launched by Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro on Thursday. “Pennsylvania, the cradle of American democracy, is committed to preserving the fundamental freedoms of […]
Presidential Showdown at the Border: Biden and Trump’s Dueling Visits
The southern US border will play host to two presidents this Thursday, as Joe Biden and Donald Trump tour different sectors of the Texas border. This spectacle underscores the critical role of immigration issues in the upcoming November elections and the decades-long failure of polarized American politics to mend a dysfunctional immigration system. Former President […]
Supreme Court to Hear Trump’s Immunity Claim, Delaying Verdict on Alleged Election Subversion
The Supreme Court’s decision to hear former President Donald Trump’s claim of immunity from criminal prosecution has placed the justices at the heart of election-year controversy. The verdict on Trump’s alleged subversion of the 2020 vote will not be delivered before summer. The highest court in the land seeks to have the final say on […]
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi Assumes Office, Further Narrowing GOP Majority in Congress
In a significant political development, Democratic Representative Tom Suozzi of New York was officially sworn into Congress on Wednesday evening. This follows his victory in a special election earlier this month, a race that garnered nationwide attention. Suozzi’s induction fills the US House seat left vacant by Republican Rep. George Santos, who was expelled. The […]
Illinois Judge Removes Trump from State Ballot, Citing 14th Amendment
In an unforeseen development, an Illinois judge has ruled to exclude former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot, invoking the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.” The ruling is temporarily on hold, providing Trump with a brief window to appeal. This unexpected ruling on Wednesday coincides with a similar anti-Trump challenge from Colorado, which is currently […]
Trump’s Claims on Prosecution During Election Campaigns: Fact Checked
Former President Donald Trump is currently facing two prosecutions from a federal special counsel and two from local district attorneys. On Monday, Trump took to social media to assert that all four prosecutions violate strict Justice Department rules, as he is a presidential candidate. He demanded that these prosecutions be halted “IMMEDIATELY.” Trump stated, “The […]
Supreme Court to Decide on Trump’s Immunity Claim in Election Subversion Case
In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to consider whether former President Donald Trump can claim immunity in the election subversion case led by special counsel Jack Smith. This decision adds another contentious appeal from Trump to the court’s docket and further postpones his federal trial. The court has fast-tracked the case […]