Supreme Court supports inclusion of mail-in ballots counted after Election Day
U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Mail-in Ballots The U.S. Supreme Court has determined that election officials are permitted to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. This ruling came as a response to a challenge by the Republican National Committee against a Mississippi law. “Nothing in the federal Election Day regulations requires that ballots […]
Supreme Court denies Trump’s attempt to dismiss Fed governor Lisa Cook
Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Effort to Fire Fed Director On Monday, the Supreme Court intervened to prevent President Trump from terminating Federal Reserve Board Director Lisa Cook, asserting that such a firing might pave the way for politicizing crucial policy choices. While the court asserted that Fed officials require just cause before dismissal, it also […]
Alaska court restores Senate candidate using the same name as the current officeholder
Alaska Court Rules on Senate Candidate’s Ballot Status The Alaska Republican Party faced a significant setback when a court decided to keep a Senate challenger on the ballot. The Superior Court of Alaska, Third Judicial District, ruled that Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., challenging incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan, must remain on the U.S. Senate primary […]
Court Allows Counting of Mail-In Ballots Received After Election Day
Supreme Court Ruling on Mail-in Ballots The Supreme Court has decided that state laws permitting the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day do not breach federal law. This decision presents a setback for the Republican National Committee and the administration of President Donald Trump. On Monday, the Court delivered a narrow 5-4 ruling […]
Ex-Fed leaders submit unusual Supreme Court brief regarding Trump’s removal authority
Supreme Court Decision on Federal Reserve Official’s Independence Recent filings from notable economists and former government officials shed light on the significant implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling to allow Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook to continue in her role while challenging the president’s authority. The decision, made with a narrow 5-4 margin, emphasizes the […]
Supreme Court issues unsatisfactory ruling for Trump in well-known ‘Witch Hunt’ case
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Case The Supreme Court has weighed in on one of former President Trump’s appeals connected to E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit, which his legal team refers to as the “Carol Hoax.” On Monday, the Supreme Court rejected Trump’s appeal in the case known as Trump vs. Carroll. […]
Supreme Court Decides Trump Can Dismiss Executive Officials
Supreme Court Rules on Presidential Power to Fire Officials On Monday morning, the Supreme Court determined that President Donald Trump has the authority to dismiss officials within the executive branch. In a 6-3 decision regarding Trump v. Slaughter, the court found that the clause allowing for cause-based removal of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials breached […]
Luigi Mangione goes back to court after alleged plea agreement collapses
Luigi Mangione Faces Trial for Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Luigi Mangione, who stands accused of murdering the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was in court on Monday for jury selection proceedings related to his upcoming federal trial. This comes just days after reports suggested that a plea deal he was negotiating might be in jeopardy. The 28-year-old, […]
Supreme Court supports dismissal of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter
Supreme Court Rules on Trump’s Firing of FTC Commissioner In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that President Trump acted within his rights when he dismissed former Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter without cause last year. The court determined that protections against such firings are unconstitutional. Chief Justice John Roberts delivered a […]
Hearing for Alex Murdaugh’s retrial scheduled as battle over venue change approaches in South Carolina court
Alex Murdaugh’s Case Returns to Court Amid Scandal The high-profile murder case involving Alex Murdaugh is set to resume in court this Monday morning. This comes on the heels of a scandal surrounding a court clerk that has muddied the waters of his original conviction, leading to a potential retrial for one of the most […]