The attorney general of Missouri is demanding information about the circumstances of a post shared on the X social media platform by the official city of Kansas City account that stated Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's city of residence....
A federal judge in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday blocked a new Biden administration rule that would prohibit credit card companies from charging customers late fees higher than $8....
The measures upheld include a change to the state’s voter ID law that removes the option for someone to sign an affidavit affirming their identity if they don’t present a photo identification at the polls....
I wouldn't necessarily call her a minor character. I put her in the league with desantis and abbott. She just seems to fly under the national radar and i thought this article does a great job of calling her out and
Yes, thank you! I'm doing what i can to spread the word about what's happening here. Florida and Texas get all of the press. Arkansas is falling into the same pit.
House Speaker Mike Johnson describes himself as a Christian before anything else. He has said his “faith informs everything I do.” He has told people curious about his views to “pick up a Bible.” His wife reportedly runs a counseling service whose operating agreement, which he himself notarized, states, “We...
State lawmakers ‘don’t see the mourning and the grieving that these moms’ experience after getting a heartbreaking diagnosis, Breanna Cecil tells Kelly Rissman...
This is why they feel they've already won. They can say shit it court like the president has the authority to kill political opponents. It's a hail mary for them, but it doesn't matter at this point. The highest court in the US is now listening and thinking about that question.
A Louisiana man has been sentenced to decades in prison and physical castration after pleading guilty to raping a teenager, according to a news release from the region's district attorney. ...
Is this logic flawed? Obviously in swing races, vote how it’s needed, but if it’s probably going to be a landslide, why not vote for a third party? Some regions even allow for multiple party representation if enough people show interest, so it could be doing future good (if you think more parties is better representation)
I think one argument against would be that there is a movement to change how the presidential election is decided. Your right, the electoral College doesn’t care who you vote for in an uncontested state. But if we can keep showing that it doesn’t represent the popular vote, then maybe something will change.
Trump follows with postings about how the beautiful mother nature whom he’s always respected has joined the witch trial by continuing to keep him from speaking. But at least he could catch up on some rest.
And through it all, Trump has been required to remain seated, not gesturing, not talking and not using his phone. He has not even been allowed to adjust the temperature a few degrees in a courtroom he described as “freezing.”
Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s far-right national security minister, has called for the execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease overcrowding in the country’s jails....
I have old Facebook and Twitter accounts, maybe some others. I’m old so there’s a MySpace account out there. But I’ve mostly been using reddit the last decade or so, and have migrated to Lemmy. Now, Lemmy is the only social media i use. Recent news got me thinking about this question.
My conclusion is that the question is moot. You most likely won’t be asked to give up your entire social media activity. But you can be asked about the content if it’s relevant to the case.
Perjury is serious beyond the penalties, and i solemnly swear that i had no intentions of doing so.
“A lot of the information that’s been put out there is completely incorrect and inaccurate,” Nebo School District Public Information Officer Seth Sorensen told ABC4.com....
Yep, plus what the other commenter brought up. It’s middle school. These kids are thinking they can get out of class to make fun of other kids and maybe get on the news doing it. They’re parents created this out of nothing to do just what you’re saying.
The justices heard arguments in Joseph Fischer’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling rejecting his attempt to escape a federal charge of corruptly obstructing an official proceeding - the congressional certification of President Joe Biden’s victory over Trump that the rioters sought to prevent on Jan. 6, 2021.
This latest effort is a part of the NAACP’s attempt to fight what they describe as a wave of anti-diversity, equity and inclusion legislation across the country....
“I told Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israel demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks — sending a clear message to its foes that they cannot effectively threaten the security of Israel,” Biden said.
What’s inside: The section of the LEARNS Act in question bans critical race theory. It defines “prohibited indoctrination” as communication by a public school employee, representative or guest speaker that compels a person to adopt, affirm or profess an idea that people are inferior or superior based on protected classes...
“In the state of Arkansas, we will not indoctrinate our kids and teach them to hate America or each other. It’s sad the radical left continues to lie and play political games with our kids’ futures,” Sanders said in response to the lawsuit, according to the Advocate.
The company that chartered the cargo ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was recently sanctioned by regulators for blocking its employees from directly reporting safety concerns to the U.S. Coast Guard — in violation of a seaman whistleblower protection law, according to regulatory filings reviewed by...
Rudy Giuliani indicted for role in Arizona fake-elector scheme ( www.theguardian.com )
Ex-New York mayor last of 17 defendants to be served in plot to overturn Donald Trump’s election loss to Joe Biden in 2020...
NBC News: After X post about Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, Missouri AG demands documents from Kansas City mayor ( www.nbcnews.com )
The attorney general of Missouri is demanding information about the circumstances of a post shared on the X social media platform by the official city of Kansas City account that stated Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's city of residence....
Judge blocks Biden administration rule capping credit card late fees at $8 ( www.cnn.com )
A federal judge in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday blocked a new Biden administration rule that would prohibit credit card companies from charging customers late fees higher than $8....
The Associated Press: Arkansas Supreme Court upholds 2021 voting restrictions that state judge found unconstitutional ( apnews.com )
The measures upheld include a change to the state’s voter ID law that removes the option for someone to sign an affidavit affirming their identity if they don’t present a photo identification at the polls....
POLITICO: 'A Governor Who Doesn't Seem to Have Much Interest in Governing Arkansas' ( www.politico.com )
‘Magic David called’: David Copperfield repeatedly contacted Jeffrey Epstein ( www.theguardian.com )
‘Magic David called’: David Copperfield repeatedly contacted Jeffrey Epstein...
ABC News: DOJ releases proposed rule to reclassify marijuana ( abcnews.go.com )
President Joe Biden, in a video posted Thursday on X, touted the proposal as "an important move toward reversing longstanding inequities."...
Devout Christian Mike Johnson shows up to hush money trial to defend a guy accused of cheating on his wife with a porn star ( www.vanityfair.com )
House Speaker Mike Johnson describes himself as a Christian before anything else. He has said his “faith informs everything I do.” He has told people curious about his views to “pick up a Bible.” His wife reportedly runs a counseling service whose operating agreement, which he himself notarized, states, “We...
Tennessee woman denied abortion after fetus’ ‘brain not attached’ slams ban ( www.independent.co.uk )
State lawmakers ‘don’t see the mourning and the grieving that these moms’ experience after getting a heartbreaking diagnosis, Breanna Cecil tells Kelly Rissman...
Biden announces 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles ( www.theguardian.com )
White House levy to protect US makers from cheap imports likely to inflame trade tensions...
Business Insider: Private school vouchers: One state is a 'cautionary tale' for the cash ( www.businessinsider.com )
The prominence of school vouchers continues to surge across the country — but they might not benefit the families who need them the most....
Legal experts: "Shameful" Supreme Court put US one vote away from "the end of democracy" ( www.salon.com )
"Unlikely Trump will ever be tried for the crimes he committed," says ex-Judge J. Michael Luttig...
Louisiana man sentenced to 50 years in prison, physical castration for raping teen ( www.cbsnews.com )
A Louisiana man has been sentenced to decades in prison and physical castration after pleading guilty to raping a teenager, according to a news release from the region's district attorney. ...
Bernie Sanders issues scathing statement directed at Netanyahu ( www.independent.co.uk )
[Request] If you don't live in a swing region/state, better to vote third party than waste your vote on an almost certain outcome. Yeah?
Is this logic flawed? Obviously in swing races, vote how it’s needed, but if it’s probably going to be a landslide, why not vote for a third party? Some regions even allow for multiple party representation if enough people show interest, so it could be doing future good (if you think more parties is better representation)
Trump attacks judge on Truth Social moments after gag order hearing ( www.independent.co.uk )
The Guardian US: Trump cancels North Carolina rally due to storm in first public address since New York trial ( www.theguardian.com )
Trump follows with postings about how the beautiful mother nature whom he’s always respected has joined the witch trial by continuing to keep him from speaking. But at least he could catch up on some rest.
Jordan van den Berg: The 'Robin Hood' TikToker taking on Australian landlords ( www.bbc.com )
Three years ago, lawyer Jordan van den Berg was an obscure TikTok creator who made videos that mocked real estate agents....
POLITICO: Trump spent the day listening to strangers insult him. And he couldn't say a single thing back. ( www.politico.com )
And through it all, Trump has been required to remain seated, not gesturing, not talking and not using his phone. He has not even been allowed to adjust the temperature a few degrees in a courtroom he described as “freezing.”
Israeli minister Ben Gvir calls for execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease overcrowding ( www.middleeasteye.net )
Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s far-right national security minister, has called for the execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease overcrowding in the country’s jails....
If you're selected for jury duty (US), should you give up your anonymous social media accounts?
I have old Facebook and Twitter accounts, maybe some others. I’m old so there’s a MySpace account out there. But I’ve mostly been using reddit the last decade or so, and have migrated to Lemmy. Now, Lemmy is the only social media i use. Recent news got me thinking about this question.
ABC4.com: Students walk out of Utah middle school to protest 'furries' ( www.abc4.com )
“A lot of the information that’s been put out there is completely incorrect and inaccurate,” Nebo School District Public Information Officer Seth Sorensen told ABC4.com....
Reuters: US Supreme Court leans toward Jan. 6 rioter in obstruction case, with Trump implications ( www.reuters.com )
The justices heard arguments in Joseph Fischer’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling rejecting his attempt to escape a federal charge of corruptly obstructing an official proceeding - the congressional certification of President Joe Biden’s victory over Trump that the rioters sought to prevent on Jan. 6, 2021.
ABC News: Exclusive: NAACP joins lawsuit against Arkansas LEARNS Act in attempt to fight anti-DEI efforts ( abcnews.go.com )
This latest effort is a part of the NAACP’s attempt to fight what they describe as a wave of anti-diversity, equity and inclusion legislation across the country....
Axios: Biden told Netanyahu U.S. won't support an Israeli counterattack on Iran ( www.axios.com )
“I told Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israel demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks — sending a clear message to its foes that they cannot effectively threaten the security of Israel,” Biden said.
The Associated Press: A mission of mercy, then a fatal strike: How an aid convoy in Gaza became Israel's target ( apnews.com )
Bloomberg: Republican Senators Poised to Kill $78 Billion Tax-Cut Deal ( www.bloomberg.com )
I’m so confused as to what Republicans stand for that is legit and can be worked into a compromise....
CNBC: Turkey's opposition stuns in sweeping local elections victory over Erdogan's party ( www.cnbc.com )
In a speech Sunday night, Erdogan admitted his party had “lost altitude” and would work to rectify its errors....
Axios: Little Rock teacher sues Sarah Huckabee Sanders over "indoctrination" ban ( www.axios.com )
What’s inside: The section of the LEARNS Act in question bans critical race theory. It defines “prohibited indoctrination” as communication by a public school employee, representative or guest speaker that compels a person to adopt, affirm or profess an idea that people are inferior or superior based on protected classes...
Feds Recently Hit Cargo Giant In Baltimore Disaster For Silencing Whistleblowers ( www.levernews.com )
The company that chartered the cargo ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was recently sanctioned by regulators for blocking its employees from directly reporting safety concerns to the U.S. Coast Guard — in violation of a seaman whistleblower protection law, according to regulatory filings reviewed by...