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Retired military leaders warn of threat if Supreme Court finds Trump is immune

“Former military leaders are sounding the alarm ahead of Donald Trump's Supreme Court immunity hearing later this month.”

Former military leaders are sounding the alarm ahead of Donald Trump's Supreme Court immunity hearing later this month. Retired four-star admirals and generals, along with former secretaries of the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, want to warn the justices about the dangers of his presidential...

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Oklahoma House passes bill making illegal immigration a state crime

“If signed into law, those living in Oklahoma as illegal immigrants would be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in county jail, a...”

The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would make illegal immigration a state crime after a heated debate where one Democrat called the bill "extremist legislation." House Bill 4156 makes "impermissible occupation" a criminal act, defined as a person willfully and...

Alvin Bragg’s Outrageous Conspiracy Theory

“the election law Bragg invokes is a misdemeanor — that is, Bragg is trying to exacerbate a single misdemeanor falsification of business records...”

As I’ve related a few times, Alvin Bragg, Manhattan’s elected progressive Democratic district attorney, is trying to hoodwink the jury into believing that (a) it is a crime for a candidate for public office to conspire with others to suppress politically damaging information, and (b) that Donald...

SCOTUS Agrees Presidents Do Have Immunity From Criminal Prosecutions, But To What Degree?

“It's clear the justices have very different ideas about the scope of presidential immunity and how it should apply at the trial level.”

The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday morning in the case of Trump v. United States on the question of whether and to what extent a former president of the United States enjoys immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts while in office. Most of the justices seemed dubious about...

DeSantis: Florida 'will not comply' with new Biden Title IX rules | The Hill

“Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Thursday his state "will not comply" with recently unveiled changes to Title IX by the Biden administration....”

by Tara Suter - 04/25/24 2:31 PM ETby Tara Suter - 04/25/24 2:31 PM ET Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Thursday his state "will not comply" with recently unveiled changes to Title IX by the Biden administration. "Florida rejects [President Biden's] attempt to rewrite Title IX," DeSantis said...

SAAB 900 Should Be All The Classic Car You Ever Want or Need

SAAB 900 Should Be All The Classic Car You Ever Want or Need Despite stopping making cars in 2011, SAABs are some of the most sought-after cars in the classic car world and the classic pre-GM era 900 Turbo is widely-considered to be Trollhattan's finest hour… we drove one to find out why for...

'Sir': Trump supporter goes silent when confronted by CNN about 'God' in the Constitution

“CNN's Donie O'Sullivan clashed with Julian Lightfoot, a Donald Trump supporter who was stunned to learn that "God" does not appear anywhere in the...”

CNN's Donie O'Sullivan clashed with Julian Lightfoot, a Donald Trump supporter who was stunned to learn that "God" does not appear anywhere in the Constitution. The interaction was part of an advance excerpt from "Misinformation: The Trump Faithful," scheduled to air on Sunday, and follows up...

UAW strike at Daimler Truck averted at 11th hour : NPR

“More than 7,000 Daimler Truck workers, most of them in North Carolina, had threatened to go on strike. The UAW says the workers will get raises of...”

April 26, 202411:21 PM ET Andrea Hsu Enlarge this image Union workers at Daimler Truck who make Freightliner and Western Star trucks and Thomas Built buses in North Carolina won significant raises and cost of living allowances. Karen Bleier/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption...

South Africa To Celebrate 30th Freedom Anniversary Amid Election Tensions

“As South Africa prepares to celebrate 30 years of freedom, the country still faces formidable challenges.”

As South Africa gears up to celebrate 30 years of freedom and democracy on Saturday, reflections trail the country's journey from its first democratic elections till date. South Africa's first democratic elections were held 30 years ago, on April 27, 1994, after decades of white minority rule...

The UAW is racing to unionize the South - VW is the first to fall.

“An expert explains why a unionized Volkswagen plant in Tennessee could mean big things nationwide.”

The UAW is unlocking worker power in the South. An expert explains why it matters. By Whizy Kim@whizyk Apr 24, 2024, 8:00am EDT On April 18, the United Auto Workers won the union vote at a Volkswagen assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images Whizy Kim is a reporter...

Biden tells Howard Stern he's 'happy' to debate Trump

“President Biden said Friday he would be "happy" to debate former President Trump during an interview with radio host Howard Stern.”

RNC Chair Michael Whatley tells 'America's Newsroom' that 'the contrast couldn't be bigger' between former President Trump's campaign and President Biden's. President Biden said Friday he would be "happy" to debate former President Trump during an interview with radio host Howard Stern. "I...

SCOTUS hears arguments in Presidential immunity Case.

“Dr. FRANKLIN was for retaining the clause, as favorable to the executive. History furnishes one example only of a first magistrate being formally...”

Link to quote: Here’s What the Framers of the Constitution Said About Impeachment | TruthoutThe former president's lawyers say all presidents are immune from prosecution for anything they do in office, otherwise those who hold the office will be intimidated by future prosecutions. There are at...

Superfood protein pulled out of thin air massively scales up production

“It's super-sustainable, easily made and nutrient-dense. And it puts all other food production to shame. Now, the first air-protein factory is open....”

Superfood protein pulled out of thin air massively scales up production Solar Foods has demonstrated how versatile its high-protein Solein powder isSolar Foods View 6 Images 1/6 Solar Foods has demonstrated how versatile its high-protein Solein powder isSolar Foods 2/6 Air Protein is focused on...

Trump VP contender Kristi Noem writes of killing dog - and goat - in new book | Books | The Guardian

“South Dakota governor includes bloody tale in campaign volume - and admits 'a better politician … wouldn't tell the story here'”

South Dakota governor includes bloody tale in campaign volume - and admits 'a better politician … wouldn't tell the story here' In 1952, as a Republican candidate for vice-president, Richard Nixon famously stirred criticism by admitting receiving a dog, Checkers, as a political gift. Tulsi...

Columbia anti-Israel encampment ringleader Khymani James rages ‘Zionists don’t deserve to live’ in newly resurfaced video

“"Be grateful that I’m not just going out and murdering Zionists,””

A ringleader of Columbia University’s anti-Israel encampment is under fire after newly-resurfaced video showed the student publicly raging that “Zionists don’t deserve to live.” Khymani James, who says they go by “he/she/they” pronouns, made the disturbing remarks during a meeting with...

Jonathan Turley Says Alvin Bragg Is Making Trump’s Immunity Case ‘For Him’

““This is a highly political, in my view, legally absurd case in Manhattan, and it is playing out as the court considers the implications of this...”

George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said Thursday that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg helped former President Donald Trump make his case for immunity. New York Judge Juan Merchan ordered Trump to attend the trial regarding a $130,000 payout to porn star Stormy...

'Israel Must End Its Illegal Occupation!' Cry People Staging Illegal Occupation

“U.S. — According to sources, college students have illegally occupied public spaces across the country to protest what they believe is Israel's...”

U.S. — According to sources, college students have illegally occupied public spaces across the country to protest what they believe is Israel's illegal occupation of Palestine. "We must end this illegal occupation now!" said one freshman student while illegally occupying the college green and...

Inside the failed White House coup to oust Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

WASHINGTON — Top aides to President Biden secretly hatched a plan this past fall to replace White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre by recruiting outside allies to nudge her out the door, The Post has learned. Jean-Pierre, who made history in May 2022 by becoming the first black and first...

Are these the 8 most beautiful classic sailing yachts of all time?

Are these the 8 most beautiful classic sailing yachts of all time? Moonbeam of Fife III, 1903 Built by Fairlie The 30 metre, gaff cutter Moonbeam of Fife III epitomises beautiful classic yachts at their finest. Launched in 1903, Moonbeam of Fife is still going...

Foods that don't deserve bad reputations, according to dietitians

“Health experts say some foods have been wrongly villainized and can be healthier than people think. The list includes coffee, eggs and potatoes.”

Eggs, potatoes, coffee: These kitchen staples, among others, have gained bad reputations, nutrition experts say, but don't necessarily deserve it. In fact, registered dietitians, doctors and nutrition professors are increasingly advising people to eat them. Nutrition advice is ever changing,...

Donald Trump's campaign funnels cash to Mar-a-Lago, other businesses

“Trump's campaign and affiliated committees have spent more than $800,000 at Trump properties since the start of 2023.”

If true, this would not surprise me in the slightest.   Indeed, anyone who finds this to be out of character for Trump is entirely out of touch with this scoundrel.

Arizona fake electors indicted: Kris Mayes unveils grand jury charges

“The grand jury's decision could levy criminal consequences for a plot intended to subvert the will of Arizona voters.”

A grand jury has charged 11 Arizona Republicans and seven top aides to Donald Trump in a scheme to keep Trump in the White House by falsely certifying he won the state in 2020, though voters in the Grand Canyon State narrowly favored Joe Biden. Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, announced...

A year later, Florida businesses say the state's immigration law dealt a blow : NPR

“Florida passed in 2023 one of the strictest immigration laws in the country, and now businesses struggle to find workers in several sectors of the...”

April 26, 20245:01 AM ET Jasmine Garsd A year later, Florida businesses say the state's immigration law dealt a huge blow Listen · 6:336:33Toggle more options Download EmbedEmbed<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1242236604/1247262776" width="100%" height="290"...

Boys accuse Jamaican school for troubled teens of rampant abuse, starvation

“Former students of Atlantis Leadership Academy in Jamaica, along with parents and lawyers, describe rampant abuse. Five employees have been charged...”

Boys at an American-run school for troubled teens in Jamaica were beaten by adult staff members, forced to exercise until they vomited and placed in stress positions for hours at a time, according to former students, their parents and attorneys assisting them. The new details shared in...

DECISION 2024

I am going to make this a daily or at least a few times a week blog highlighting stories and material pertaining to the November election. Join in ============================================================================== April 25 Lara Trump claiming there are 81 states. Sure has Obama...

Trump: Charlottesville rally was a "little peanut" compared to pro-Palestinian protests

“"Charlottesville was a little peanut" and "nothing compared" to the "kind of hate that you have here," Trump added. Trump voiced a similar...”

Former President Trump on Thursday doubled down on his claim that the deadly 2017 rally in Charlottesville, Virginia was a "peanut" compared to the current pro-Palestinian protests occurring across the country.Why it matters: This is not the first time Trump has downplayed the severity of the...

SCOTUS Conservatives Show Their Whole Asses In Trump Immunity Argument - Above the Law

“Not subtle.”

Not subtle. By Liz DyeonApril 25, 2024 at 2:14 PMApril 25, 2024 at 1:54 PM Hey, remember that funny time back in 2020 when Donald Trump's pals on the Supreme Court threw a year-long wrench in the works before deciding that, yeah, okay, sitting presidents can be investigated for crimes? This...

2024 NFL Draft: List of first round picks | AP News

“The players selected in the first round of the NFL draft. USC quarterback Caleb Williams goes first overall to the Chicago Bears, followed by two...”

The 13 players attending the first round of the NFL draft in Detroit make their way down the red carpet (AP video: Mike Householder) Photos 5 By RALPH D. RUSSO Share Share The players selected in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night in Detroit. Follow AP's live coverage of the 2024...