SCOTUS Didn’t Just Upend Jack Smith’s Plans For Pre-Election Trump Trial, They May Have Ended His Entire Prosecution
The Supreme Court’s ruling on former President Donald Trump’s immunity appeal made it all but certain no trial will take place before the election — and increasingly likely special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment will be deemed unlawful. In a concurring opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas questioned the constitutionality of Smith’s appointment, writing that the lower courts […]
It’s Time to Upend the Modern University
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes University presidents have been in the limelight in recent months, more than at any other time in living memory. The additional scrutiny is amply warranted. They occupy powerful positions at their respective institutions. They formulate and communicate a vision for the university. They handle budgetary priorities. They approve hiring requests […]
Crockett calls Thomas 'corrupt' after Supreme Court decision to upend bump stocks ban
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) blasted Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as “corrupt” in an MSNBC interview about the court’s recent decision to overturn a Trump-era bump stock ban. Justice Thomas has come under increasing scrutiny for gifts he has received from Republican superdonors, including billionaire Harlan Crow. “You were too nice before,” Crockett said. Said […]
Mexican election could upend Biden’s border strategy
The Biden administration is on pins and needles as Mexican citizens head to the polls this weekend to cast their vote for the successor to Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Little is known about the type of policies that candidate Claudia Sheinbaum, who polls show has a double-digit lead over her opponent, would implement. […]
Trump probation could also upend the 2024 presidential race
Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Juan Marchan will have broad discretion to choose from six penalties when former President Donald Trump is sentenced next month, including one that could hinder the Republican front-runner’s campaign. The first problem for the presumptive Republican nominee, who was convicted this week by a Manhattan jury of falsifying business records, is […]
Could verdict in Trump criminal trial upend the presidential election?
Former President Trump’s criminal trial is now in the hands of a jury, but the outcome of this historic case could have a significant impact on the 2024 election, in which the former president is facing President Biden. Trump currently holds a slight lead in national polls and in most of the key battleground states […]
Supreme Court To Weigh Case That Could Upend Hundreds Of Jan. 6 Prosecutions
The Supreme Court will hear a case Tuesday that could have major implications for hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants — as well as special counsel Jack Smith’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump. The case, Fischer v. United States, asks the Supreme Court to weigh the scope of an obstruction statute, Section 1512(c)(2), which penalizes […]
Fed posts record loss of $114.3B in 2023 as aggressive rate hikes upend finances
The Federal Reserve announced Tuesday that it formally expects net income to be negative $114.3 billion in 2023, a record loss related to costs related to managing the central bank’s short-term interest rate target. Last year’s loss followed a net profit of $58.8 billion in 2022, the Fed said. The figures published are an audited […]
Here’s How A Few Ballot Measures Could Upend Future Elections In Numerous States
Activists and left-wing groups want many states to introduce ranked-choice voting (RCV) to ballots, which, if passed, would fundamentally change how elections are conducted across the country. The RCV model requires voters to rank candidates in order of preference, followed by several rounds of counting if no option initially receives a majority of votes. Nevada […]
Sub-zero temperatures threaten to upend Iowa caucus — what it could mean for Trump
Iowa will look like Ice Station Zebra as eager Republican voters head to the caucuses on Monday night. The expected high temperature in Des Moines on Monday is -1 degree Fahrenheit, with temperatures dropping below 15 degrees in the evening. Add to that the cold wind, and temperatures of -30 degrees can be life-threatening. Despite […]