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In breaking and startling news, the Chief Judge of the DC Court has found the Trump Administration for the first time in CRIMINAL CONTEMPT of Court, and will make a “referral for prosecution” for willfully disobeying his order to ground the planes with prisoners bound for the super max prison in El Salvador. Michael Popok explains that when, not if, the Trump Administration refuses to return the 2 plane loads of prisoners back to the US, the Judge has the power to appoint his own special prosecutor if the DOJ/Pam Bondi refuses to prosecute. Smalls: Head to https://Smalls.com/LEGALAF and use promo code: LEGALAF at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our special podcast show today deals primarily with a 112-page opinion and 3-page order issued on March 28 by Judge Amy Berman Jackson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in a lawsuit brought, among others, by two labor unions representing CFPB employees against Acting Director Russell Vought. The complaint alleged that Acting Director Vought and others were in the process of dismantling the CFPB through various actions taken since Rohit Chopra was fired and replaced by Acting Director Scott Bessent and then Acting Director Russell Vought. This process included, among other things, the termination of probationary and term employees and possibly another 1,300 or so employees through a reduction-in-force , the issuance of a stop work order, the closure of the CFPB's main office in DC and branch offices throughout the country, the termination of most third-party contracts, the decision not to request any additional funding from the Federal Reserve Board for the balance of the fiscal year and the voluntary dismissal of several enforcement lawsuits. Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel and former chair of Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group, and Joseph Schuster, a Partner in the Consumer Financial Services Group, discuss each part of the preliminary injunction issued by Judge Jackson which, among other things, required the CFPB to re-hire all probationary and term employees who had been terminated, prohibited the CFPB from terminating any CFPB employee except for just cause (which apparently does not include lack of work because of the change in focus and direction of the CFPB), required the CFPB not to enforce a previous “stop work” order or reduction-in-force.  We observed that Judge Jackson's order has required the CFPB to maintain for now a work force that is not needed for the “new” CFPB. We also discuss that the preliminary injunction order does not require the CFPB to maintain any of the regulations promulgated or proposed by Rohit Chopra or to continue to prosecute any of the enforcement lawsuits brought by Director Chopra. DOJ filed a notice of appeal on March 29 and on March 31 filed a motion in the DC Court of Appeals to stay Judge Jackson's order. (After the recording of this podcast, the DOJ filed in the Court of Appeals a motion seeking a stay of Judge Jackson's order. Pending a hearing on April 9th, the Court issued an administrative stay of Judge Jackson's order. The 3-Judge panel is composed of two Trump appointees and one Obama appointee.) A copy of the blog co-authored by Alan and Joseph is linked here. We also discuss another lawsuit initiated by the City of Baltimore and one other plaintiff against Acting Director Vought in Federal District Court for the District of Maryland seeking to enjoin him from returning to the Federal Reserve Board or the Treasury funds held by the CFPB. The Court denied the motion for preliminary injunction on the basis that it was not ripe for adjudication under the Administrative Procedure Act because the CFPB never actually returned any funds. Finally, Alan expresses surprise that the Acting Director has not relied on the argument that all funds received by the CFPB after September, 2022 were unlawfully obtained because the Dodd-Frank Act stipulates that the CFPB can be funded only out of “combined earnings of the Federal Reserve Banks” and the fact that there have only been huge combined losses of the Federal Reserve Banks since Sept 2022 which continue through today and are likely to continue through the foreseeable future.

Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — President Donald Trump has announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners. That includes a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union. Trump says he was placing tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States, while imposing a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries in response to what he called an economic emergency.   Two ----  The man who was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with weapons in 2022 intends to plead guilty to a federal charge of attempting to assassinate a justice of the United States. Roske was found in June 2022 outside Kavanaugh's  Maryland, home armed with a gun, knife and burglary tools, according to court documents. He could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.   And number three —    Hunter Biden is going to be permanently stripped of his law license in Washington, DC.  The son of former President Biden agreed to "consent to disbarment" in an affidavit filed on Tuesday after a recommendation from a disciplinary agency.  The DC Court of Appeals must now accept the recommendation to then accept Biden's consent to disbarment before making it official. 

Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem Tours Brutal El Salvador Prison Housing Deported Migrants. The question is, WHY? To threaten? To incite fear? To demean and demoralize other human beings? According to reports, the woman who killed her puppy, because she didn't have the patience to train him, was wearing a $60,000 gold Rolex watch as she pranced around in her tight white t-shirt and equally tight-fitting pants. This is a disgrace, The DC Court of Appeals has ruled to continue to Block The Trump Administration's Deportation of Immigrants using the Alien Enemies Act. The question will go to the Supreme Court for a final ruling. I have a sliver of hope.

In just hours the DC Court of Appeals will hear the Trump administration's argument to resume deportation flights under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Plus, the administration is filing new charges against the Columbia University grad student who helped lead pro-Palestinian protests on campus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The DC Court of Appeals is hearing arguments regarding President Donald Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport over 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members. The administration claims these individuals are part of the Tren de Aragua gang, posing a national security threat. However, a lower court issued a temporary restraining order, arguing that the deportees deserve individual hearings to contest their gang affiliation. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cell antennas emit invisible wireless "smoke" that penetrates the body and causes harm. There is nothing you can do to escape it unless your local government properly regulates where cell towers can be installed.  Most governments are ill-equipped to understand what they have the right to do.   In this episode, we educate what needs to be done. Currently, Idaho is pushing House Bill H180, which only allows local governments 10 days to review applications. If they are unable to respond, the application is deemed approved. The Idaho Association of Cities, the Association of Counties, and Ada County are against this bill.  Idaho is in the crosshairs of the wireless industry's push to put these antennas everywhere. But should we?  What are the health Ramifications?  What harm is brought to Idaho's crops when the pollinators needed for our crops are gone? We spent 60-plus years arguing the health ramifications of Smoking in public places.  We finally banned smoking long after we knew that smoking caused harm. At least by smoking cigarettes, one can escape the pollution that causes you harm.  With Wireless Radiation, THERE IS NO ESCAPING THE HARMFUL EFFECTS!!The Idaho Broadband Task Force has federal money that it is using to connect high-speed broadband wired fiber optics to every community in Idaho. We are grateful for that. It's good for all of us to have hardwired fiber optics connecting us. We need to go a step further. If we could wire every home in America with Electricity in the 1930s, we can do the same with fiberoptic cable today. Now, Big Wireless wants to get in on the free money. Cell towers and small cell antennas are inferior ways to distribute broadband data. They are power hogs, harm you and our pollinators, and have poor security.   Telecommunications vs BroadbandSome known health ramifications are as follows: Over 18,000 studies have shown the cause of harm. These were submitted to the court in the 2021 DC Court of Appeals Decision that found against the FCC. Proven Health RisksIncreases AfibIncreases TinititusLack of sleepingGlioblastoma Brain cancerHeadaches and Brain FogTirednessRelated Shows:Dr. Martin Paul  Support the show Ready for your healing journey?Visit our website: www.LivingWatersCleanse.com Or give us a call at: (208) 378-9911Stem Cell Activation Patches:www.StemCellPatch.netGet your Supplements and Natural Body Products Here:www.livingwaterscleanse.com/supplementsQI-Shield EMF Devices:Protect your whole home or office with a touric shield from EMF's. 1. QI Shield Covers 16'x16' 2. QI Home Covers 50' x 50' 3. QI Max Covers 250'x250'Click on link and enter Livingwaters in discount code section during checkout Magnesium Soaks:Follow us on our socials: Living Waters Wellness CenterBitChute: www.bitchute.com/livingwaterswellnessRumble: www.rumble.com/l...

Will Chamberlain argues there are many more pardons needed beyond just the J6ers.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports many Capitol riot cases may get tossed out.

Last week, the Environmental Working Group (“EWG”) filed a lawsuit against Tyson Foods in DC Superior Court under the DC Consumer Protection Procedures Act (“CPPA”), accusing the country's second-largest meat company of falsely claiming it will be net-zero by 2050 and misrepresenting its industrial beef products as ​“climate-smart.” (The first-largest meat company is already facing a lawsuit over similar claims.) This comes just a few weeks after the DC Court of Appeals allowed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola under the CPPA over its forward-looking environmental claims to proceed. https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/tyson-faces-lawsuit-over-net-zero-claims Gonzalo Mon gmon@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8576 www.kelleydrye.com/people/gonzalo-e-mon Katie Rogers krogers@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8455 https://www.kelleydrye.com/people/katie-rogers Hosted by Simone Roach Subscribe to the Ad Law Access blog - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe Subscribe to the Ad Law News Newsletter - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe View the Advertising and Privacy Law Resource Center - www.kelleydrye.com/advertising-and-privacy-law Find all of our links here linktr.ee/KelleyDryeAdLaw

Two-time criminally indicted, election-denying MAGA Trump super lawyer, Rudy Giuliani has just lost his last remaining bar license and can no longer call himself a lawyer. Michael Popok reports on the DC Court of Appeal ruling unanimously to disbar Rudy permanently from the practice of law following on the heels of him losing his NY law license. Head to https://Rhone.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF to save 20% off your entire order! Subscribe: @LegalAFMTN Visit https://meidastouch.com for more! Join the Legal AF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/LegalAF Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2021, Earth Island Institute filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola, alleging that the company's campaign to promote its sustainability efforts and goals amounted to greenwashing. A year later, the DC Superior Court dismissed the case holding, in part, that because statements about aspirational goals cannot be proven true or false, they cannot create a valid claim under the DC Consumer Protection Procedures Act (or ​“CPPA”). Last week, in a decision that could have broad implications for aspirational green claims, the DC Court of Appeals reversed the DC Superior Court's dismissal of the complaint. https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/dc-court-of-appeals-revives-greenwashing-suit-over-aspirational-claims Gonzalo Mon gmon@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8576 www.kelleydrye.com/people/gonzalo-e-mon Katie Rogers krogers@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8455 www.kelleydrye.com/people/katherine-katie-rogers Subscribe to the Ad Law Access blog - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe Subscribe to the Ad Law News Newsletter - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe View the Advertising and Privacy Law Resource Center - www.kelleydrye.com/advertising-and-privacy-law Find all of our links here linktr.ee/KelleyDryeAdLaw Hosted by Simone Roach

Today is Monday, September 9th. Today Judge Leonie Brinkema of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is presiding over the start of a trial in which the United States Department of Justice accuses Google of violating antitrust law, abusing its power in the market for online advertising. Google contests the allegations against it. To get a bit more detail on what to expect, Justin Hendrix spoke to two individuals covering the case closely who take a critical view of Google, the government's allegations about its power in the online advertising market, and the company's effect on journalism and the overall media and information ecosystem:Sarah Kay Wiley, director of policy at Check My Ads, which is running a comprehensive tracker on the case;Karina Montoya, a senior reporter and policy analyst at the Center for Journalism and Liberty, a program of the Open Markets Institute, who has covered the case extensively for Tech Policy Press.

On this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal discuss a hot week in privacy! Topics include the amendment of Colorado's privacy act to include protecting children, CT's AI bill did not pass, but the TikTok bill was rolled not a foreign aid bill. ByteDance is ordered to divest themselves of TikTok by January 19, 2025 with the allowance for a 90 days extension. But Bytedance has already filed a suit in the DC Court of Appeals and no matter what the outcome is, it will likely be appealed to the US Supreme Court - so regardless of constitutional arguments, it likely won't see action as long as it moves through the court system. Germany appointed a new data protection commissioner. We also discussed Global CBPRs and BCRs - along with guidance from the CNIL on BCRs. There was developments about the EU Council approved a protocol for the freeflow of data in Japan and in Kenya, there was also a big privacy event because the Pan African Network of Data Protection Authorities held their annual general meeting and as part of that event Kenya's cabinet secretary for ICT and digital economy called for digital sovereignty and data governance in Africa.A lot happened this week and this only scrapes the surface! If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and IG @seriousprivacy @podcastprivacy @euroPaulB @heartofprivacy and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us! Proudly sponsored by TrustArc. Learn more about NymityAI at https://trustarc.com/nymityai-beta/ #heartofprivacy #europaulb #seriousprivacy #privacy #dataprotection #cybersecuritylaw #CPO #DPO #CISO

This Day in Legal History: Organization of American States EstablishedOn this day, April 30, in 1948, a significant event in the realm of international law and diplomacy occurred with the establishment of the Organization of American States (OAS). This was formalized through the signing of the Charter of the Organization of American States during the Ninth International Conference of American States held in Bogotá, Colombia. The creation of the OAS marked a pivotal moment in regional cooperation, emphasizing the importance of legal and political solidarity among its member states.The Charter, serving as the foundational legal document of the OAS, laid down the principles of peace and justice, promoting the solidarity and collaboration among the member countries. The OAS was established primarily to foster mutual assistance and defend the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of the states within the Americas.The organization's core objectives included strengthening peace and security, promoting the effective exercise of representative democracy, ensuring the peaceful settlement of disputes among members, and facilitating economic, social, and cultural development. Over the years, the OAS has played a crucial role in various diplomatic and political crises in the Western Hemisphere, acting as a forum for multilateral negotiations and conflict resolution.The establishment of the OAS also symbolized a collective effort to prevent foreign interference in the Americas, which was a growing concern during the post-World War II era, particularly with the onset of the Cold War. The OAS's commitment to democracy and human rights has been tested through various crises, but it continues to serve as a prominent regional entity in promoting democratic values and facilitating cooperation among its member states.Today, the OAS includes all 35 independent states of the Americas and continues to influence the legal and political landscape of the region. Its ongoing initiatives and missions focus on critical areas such as the promotion of human rights, fostering educational and cultural exchange, and addressing contemporary challenges like drug trafficking, political instability, and the protection of the environment. The establishment of the OAS remains a landmark in the history of international relations in the Western Hemisphere, reflecting a lasting commitment to regional solidarity and cooperative governance.Jeffrey Clark, a former Trump administration official and US assistant attorney general, is facing the possibility of disbarment as the only sanction deemed appropriate by DC Bar officials. In late 2020, Clark attempted to influence Justice Department superiors to send a letter to Georgia officials, improperly questioning the election results. This act was characterized by DC Bar lawyers as a dishonest attempt to create national chaos just before January 6. The situation escalated after a three-person panel preliminarily found that Clark violated at least one ethics rule, which could potentially affect his future career prospects, particularly in a potential second Trump administration.Clark's legal representatives, Harry MacDougald and Charles Burnham, have not yet responded to requests for comments on the matter. Meanwhile, Clark has claimed in court filings that the disciplinary proceedings are being used politically against Trump's allies, arguing through his lawyer that the case is politically charged.The three-person panel involved in the case sought advice from DC Disciplinary Counsel Phil Fox on possible lesser sanctions if disbarment were not pursued. However, Fox, alongside two other attorneys, argued that suggesting a sanction other than disbarment would be inconsistent with their professional duty. They emphasized that lawyers who betray their country by violating professional conduct rules should face disbarment. The final stages of the disciplinary process will involve a recommendation by the panel, followed by reviews by the Board on Professional Responsibility and the DC Court of Appeals.The ethical violation considered here is Clark's attempt to misuse his position to influence electoral outcomes, a severe breach of the Rules of Professional Conduct, which mandates adherence to lawful and ethical standards by practicing lawyers. This emphasizes the critical nature of legal integrity and the repercussions of its breach.Jeffrey Clark Disbarment Is Only Possible Sanction, DC Bar SaysA new study by global consulting firm Workiva reveals that a significant majority of companies, nearly 90%, plan to voluntarily disclose extensive data on their carbon footprint, surpassing the mandated requirements. In the U.S., 86% of surveyed companies expressed intentions to adhere, wholly or partially, to Europe's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, despite not being obligated to do so. This directive requires companies with subsidiaries in the EU to report on their impact on local communities and fair labor practices, with enforcement potentially starting by 2026.Meanwhile, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's efforts to mandate climate impact disclosures have been delayed due to ongoing litigation, even as their proposed rules on greenhouse gas emissions reporting are perceived as less stringent.The motivation for these voluntary disclosures, as explained by Andie Wood, vice president for regulatory strategy at Workiva, stems from substantial investor demand and competitive pressures. Companies are committed to providing robust and comparable data, recognizing the strategic value in transparency.The survey involved environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practitioners from 2,204 companies globally, including 660 U.S.-based firms, all having at least 250 employees and a minimum of $250 million in annual revenue. Although these companies are confident in the accuracy of the data they volunteer, they anticipate challenges in meeting the more stringent EU reporting requirements. About 83% of respondents see accurately collecting data to comply with EU standards as a challenge, highlighting the complexity involved in fulfilling these regulatory expectations. This reflects a broader understanding among businesses that while they are confident in their current disclosures, there is room for improvement in efficiency and compliance with international standards.Most Companies Plan to Voluntarily Disclose Climate Rules DataOn Tuesday, the Biden administration announced the implementation of its second set of changes to the U.S. environmental permitting rules, aiming to accelerate the development of renewable energy infrastructure and other projects. These modifications are designed to balance the rapid construction of clean energy projects with the preservation of established environmental safeguards.The new rule introduces the concept of "categorical exclusions," which allows federal agencies to use previous decisions by other agencies for projects that are not expected to significantly impact the environment, thus bypassing more exhaustive reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It also promotes programmatic environmental reviews for broad actions, aiming to reduce the level of scrutiny for projects that either mitigate their environmental impact or provide clear environmental benefits.Additionally, the rule mandates that agencies must consider climate change impacts during environmental reviews and explore reasonable alternatives to minimize these effects. It also states that projects with long-term positive environmental outcomes may not require environmental impact statements (EIS).This rule covers a broad spectrum of construction activities, including renewable energy projects and infrastructure like roads and bridges, which are supported by recent infrastructure and climate legislation. The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has worked to expedite the permitting process, with the White House reporting a 14% increase in the federal permitting workforce and faster completion of EIS processes under this administration.The rule is expected to attract more private investment in sectors such as advanced manufacturing and clean energy. Natalie Quillian, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, and Lael Brainard, the national economic adviser, highlighted the importance of providing businesses with the certainty needed to invest confidently and navigate the federal permitting process efficiently.However, the rule has faced criticism from business groups who argue that it could favor certain projects, complicate agency analyses, increase litigation risks, and expand the scope of projects requiring NEPA review, potentially conflicting with the debt ceiling law. Despite these concerns, CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory expressed confidence in the new system's durability and effectiveness.Biden Issues Permitting Changes to Speed Clean Energy Build OutDonald Trump's criminal trial in New York, concerning charges of falsifying business records, is set to continue with testimony from a banker knowledgeable about the accounts involved in the alleged hush money scheme. This scheme was purportedly designed to influence the 2016 election by concealing a sex scandal. The trial, which marks the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president, began on April 22. Trump, who is also the Republican candidate in the 2024 presidential election, faces accusations related to a $130,000 payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels, real name Stephanie Clifford, to prevent her from discussing a claimed sexual encounter with Trump in 2006. Trump has denied the encounter and pleaded not guilty.The trial has heard from various figures, including former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, who testified about using his publication to suppress negative stories about Trump during the 2016 campaign. Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal, who also claims to have been paid for her silence about an alleged affair with Trump, are expected to testify.Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, is set to testify that he arranged and disguised the payments to Daniels and McDougal under Trump's direction, claims that Trump has denied. This case is one of several legal battles Trump is facing, with others concerning his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and his handling of classified documents. Trump has labeled all these cases as politically motivated witch hunts.Trump NYC hush money trial to resume with banker's testimony | ReutersChangpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, pleaded guilty to violating U.S. money laundering laws and is awaiting sentencing. The U.S. prosecutors have recommended a sentence that is twice the 18-month maximum suggested by federal guidelines, emphasizing the need for a stern penalty to serve as a deterrent in the cryptocurrency industry. Zhao has accepted responsibility and paid a $50 million criminal fine. His defense argues for probation, noting his cooperation and lack of prior criminal history.Zhao's sentencing is part of broader legal actions against cryptocurrency executives following the industry's downturn in 2022, which revealed widespread fraud and misconduct. Binance, under Zhao's leadership, admitted to evading anti-money laundering measures and agreed to a substantial $4.32 billion criminal penalty. The exchange has been criticized for a lax approach that allegedly facilitated transactions involving criminal and terrorist groups, as well as other illegal activities. Zhao, who has stepped down from his role and is on a $175 million bond, has agreed not to appeal any sentence within the recommended guidelines.Binance's CEO Zhao faces sentencing over money laundering violations | ReutersIn my column today, I discuss the increasing reliance of states on vice industries—like marijuana and online sports betting—for tax revenue. This approach seems attractive, especially as it promises substantial inflows that help offset persistent revenue shortfalls, a situation exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. For instance, California alone generated over $160 million from cannabis taxes in just one quarter of 2023.However, it's crucial to understand that these funds aren't "free money." They come with societal debts due to the decades of criminalization of these now-legal activities. Moreover, they bring potential future costs, such as increased health-related expenditures from addiction and mental health issues stemming from these industries.While the immediate fiscal benefits are undeniable, allowing states to bolster their budgets without divisive tax hikes, the long-term sustainability and ethical implications need careful consideration. Market saturation and the ineffectiveness of regional exclusivity are real risks as more states legalize these activities. It's no longer necessary to cross state lines for gambling, reducing the unique economic benefits previously offered by state-specific legalization.The revenue generated should not merely fill gaps caused by other tax policy failures but should specifically address the harms inflicted by these industries. Funds should be allocated to education, job training, and community development in areas most affected by past criminalization. Additionally, a portion should be earmarked for public health initiatives focusing on addiction treatment and mental health services.It is imperative that the utilization of vice tax revenues is approached not just as an economic opportunity but as a means to rectify historical injustices and promote social equity. This requires a strategic shift in policy, prioritizing long-term social benefits over short-term fiscal gains. Effective redistribution of these funds is essential to ensure that the communities historically disadvantaged by these policies see real improvements.Vice Taxation Isn't ‘Free Money' and Should Focus on Public Good Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

On the midweek edition of the top rated Legal AF podcast, trial lawyer Michael Popok and Meidas Touch founder Ben Meiselas (subbing in for Karen Friedman Agnifilo who is “on assignment”) debate/discuss: the Manhattan DA gearing up for the Trump election and business record fraud trial later this Spring, and Judge Merchan's recent decisions on witnesses and evidence that Trump cannot be too pleased about; what exactly is Judge Cannon doing in the Mar a Lago case, and will her most recent order concerning the classified documents at the heart of the case, lead to her being removed from the case by her appellate bosses; whether Trump will finally pledge enough assets, obtain enough loans, and join together enough bonding companies to stop the seizure and sale of his real estate assets by the NY Attorney General on Monday; the new Miami federal suit filed by Trump during his terrible “I don't have enough money” news cycle, against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos for defamation because George called him a “rapist” instead of a “technical rapist” during an interview of a Trump supporting elected official; Trump's opening brief filed with the Supreme Court concerning his attempt to overturn the ruling by the DC Court of Appeals that he does not have absolute immunity for criminal conduct while in office, and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Lume deodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code legalaf at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Fast Growing Trees: Head to https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/collections/sale?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=legalaf right now to get 15% off your entire order! OneSkin: Get started today at https://OneSkin.co and receive 15% Off using code: LEGALAF AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at https://drinkAG1.com/LEGALAF SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trial attorneys Ben Meiselas and Michael Popok are back with a new episode of the weekend edition of the top rated  Legal AF podcast. On this episode, they debate/discuss: Trump's efforts to avoid liquidating assets and coming up with the $500 million he needs to stop enforcement of both the NYAG state civil fraud judgment and the E Jean Carroll punitive damages federal judgment; the several motions to dismiss Trump filed with Florida federal judge Aileen Cannon to dismiss his Mar a Lago criminal obstruction indictment and their impact on the May trial date; the possible reasons for the Supreme Court's delay in ruling on Trump's appeal of the DC Court of Appeal's decision that there is no presidential immunity from criminal prosecution; the political and legal impacts of the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that IVF embryos are “children” that are entitled to constitutional and criminal law protection, and so much more from the intersection of law, politics and justice. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! DeleteMe: Go to https://joindeleteme.com/LEGALAF and use promo code LEGALAF for 20% off. HumanN: Thanks to our sponsor HumanN! Get a free 30-day supply of SuperBeets heart chews and a FREE Full - Sized Bag of Tumeric Chews valued at $25 by going to http://legalafbeets.com Nom Nom: Go Right Now for 50% off your no-risk two week trial at https://TryNom.com/LEGALAF Fum: Head to https://TryFum.com/legalaf and use code LEGALAF to save 10% off when you get the journey pack today! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judge J. Michael Luttig, former federal appellate judge, one of the early proponents of the case for disqualifying Trump under the 14th Amendment, counselor to then-Vice President Mike Pence's team in the days before the 2021 U.S. Capitol attack, witness for the Jan 6 Committee, author of numerous “friend of the court” briefs to the United States Supreme Court on the Constitution and the presidency, and one for the foremost Constitutional scholars in America joins Legal AF anchor Michael Popok to share his reaction to: the oral argument at the Supreme Court on whether to apply the Fourteenth Amendment, Section 3 to Trump; the DC Court of Appeals' decision that there is no absolute presidential immunity to dismiss Trump's DC indictment, and the Special Counsel's report on President Biden's handling of classified documents after he left the Vice Presidency. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trial attorneys Ben Meiselas and Michael Popok are back with a new episode of the weekend edition of the LegalAF podcast. On this episode, they debate/discuss: what we can expect from the Supreme Court based on this week's oral argument as to whether the Court will apply the 14th Amendment/Article 3 and ban Trump from the ballot and whether there is a “Grand Bargain” at foot to keep him on the ballot, but have the Supreme Court find that he does not have immunity from criminal prosecution; whether Judge Engoron will make an ethics and bar referral against Trump attorneys lead by Alina Habba arising out of Alan Weisselberg's testimony in the NY Civil Fraud case, and how will the lawyers' conduct and that of the witness impact the Court's expected up to $500 million dollar judgment which could come as early as next week; whether the Supreme Court will allow Trump to appeal the DC Court of Appeals unanimous ruling that no president, including Trump, is above the criminal law, or just leave undisturbed the DC Court's ruling that the DC Election Interference case should be tried before the election; the likelihood that Special Counsel Jack Smith will take Judge Cannon up on appeal and seek her removal based on her most recent misapplication of the law; the propriety of Special Counsel Robert Hur's report clearing Biden and electing not to prosecute him, while attacking him personally, and so much more from the intersection of law, politics and justice. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! Rhone: Head to https://Rhone.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF to save 20% off your entire order! Armra: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Beam: Get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF at checkout! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a mess of a week for the GOP. Senate Republicans tanked their own bipartisan border bill, while House Republicans failed to deliver the votes to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and provide aid to Israel. The DC Court of Appeals also ruled that former President Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution, just as RNC chair Ronna McDaniel steps down to make way for a Trump loyalist. A.B. Stoddard subs in for Sarah in this week's packed episode! Go to zbiotics.com/NEXTLEVEL to get 15% off your first order when you use NEXTLEVEL at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee so if you're unsatisfied for any reason, they'll refund your money, no questions asked.

Defense attorney Michael Popok & former prosecutor Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back with a new episode of the midweek edition of the Legal AF pod. On this episode, they debate: 1. The momentous DC Court of Appeals ruling that no President is above the law and Trump has no immunity to dismiss his criminal indictments, including what comes next with a possible Supreme Court appeal and the setting of the Judge Chutkan DC Election inference case for early Summer; 2. What happens with the trial setting for the Manhattan DA criminal case against Trump that could be scheduled for March or could be kept on ice awaiting the Supreme Court's decision on the DC trial; 3. What Judge Engoron in the up to $500 million dollar NY Attorney General Civil Fraud against Trump may due to Trump AND HIS LAWYERS if he determines that Trump's lead witness for the defense committed the CRIME OF PERJURY in his court room, including the impact of that finding on the judgment amount; 4. Tomorrow's oral argument at the Supreme Court as to whether Donald Trump can be banned from the election ballot as an insurrectionist under the Civil War Era 14th Amendment's Disqualification Clause, including the lawyers for each side, and who will likely lead the “hot bench” on the Supreme Court side, with the “10 Justice” (the Biden Solicitor General) strangely silent, and so much more at the intersection of law politics and justice. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at https://drinkAG1.com/LEGALAF HumanN: Thanks to our sponsor HumanN! Get a free 30-day supply of SuperBeets heart chews and a FREE Full - Sized Bag of Tumeric Chews valued at $25 by going to http://legalafbeets.com Trust and will: Get 10% off plus free shipping of your estate plan documents by visiting https://trustandwill.com/LEGALAF Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Immigration bill fails in the Senate, 4 Democrats and Independent Bernie Sanders voted no, Trump is denied immunity by DC Court, Special Council concludes Biden classified documents probe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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So far, Trump's delay tactics seem to be workingIn DC, Judge Chutkan has taken Trump's trial off of her calendar as the DC Court of Appeals has yet to issue its ruling on Trump's immunity claim.There is reporting about alleged misconduct by Walt Nauta that led to the revocation of his security clearance while he was working at the White House.Also, there are reports of locked closets and secret rooms that the FBI did not search when they executed their search warrant in Mar-a-Lago as Judge Cannon continues to bog down the documents cases.Plus a couple of great listener questions. AMICI CURIAE to the District Court of DC https://democracy21.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Attachment-Brief-of-Amici-Curiae-in-Support-of-Governments-Proposed-Trial-Date.pdfGood to know:Rule 403bhttps://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/fre/rule_40318 U.S. Code § 1512https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1512Brian Greer's Quick Guide to CIPAhttps://www.justsecurity.org/87134/the-quick-guide-to-cipa-classified-information-procedures-act/ Prior RestraintPrior Restraint | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information InstituteBrady MaterialBrady Rule | US Law |Cornell Law School | Legal Information Institutehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/brady_rule#:~:text=Brady%20material%2C%20or%20the%20evidence,infer%20against%20the%20defendant's%20guiltJenksJencks Material | Thomson Reuters Practical Law Glossaryhttps://content.next.westlaw.com/Glossary/PracticalLaw/I87bcf994d05a11e598dc8b09b4f043e0?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)Gigliohttps://definitions.uslegal.com/g/giglio-information/Statutes:18 U.S.C. § 241 | Conspiracy Against Rights18 U.S.C. § 371 | Conspiracy to Defraud the United States | JM | Department of Justice18 U.S.C. § 1512 | Tampering With Victims, Witnesses, Or Informants Questions for the pod Submit questions for the pod here https://formfacade.com/sm/PTk_BSogJCheck out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AGFollow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/allisongillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodAndrew McCabe isn't on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P

Trial attorneys Ben Meiselas and Michael Popok are back with a new episode of the weekend edition of the LegalAF podcast. On this episode, they debate/discuss: the reason for the delay in Judge Engoron entering the expected up to $500 million judgment against Trump for fraud; the impact of the delay in the DC Court of Appeals issuing its order on presidential criminal immunity on the other criminal trials; whether the Manhattan DA criminal case against Trump for business record fraud goes forward as planned at the end of March; updates in the Fulton County (Georgia) election interference criminal case against Trump and others; and when not if the Special Counsel will file his appeal of Judge Cannon's rulings in the Mar a Lago criminal case against Trump and 2 others, and seek her removal, and so much more from the intersection of law, politics and justice. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! LOMI: Visit https://Lomi.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF and checkout to save $50! MIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. FUM: Head to https://TryFum.com/legalaf and use code LEGALAF to save 10% off when you get the journey pack today! ROCKET MONEY: Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to https://RocketMoney.com/legalaf SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump J6 case REMOVED from DC court docket, House Judiciary hits Fani Willis with subpoena and James O'Keefe joins the show. Blackout Coffee: http://www.blackoutcoffee.com/benny and use coupon code BENNY for 20% OFF your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trial attorneys Ben Meiselas and Michael Popok are back with a new episode of the weekend edition of the LegalAF podcast. On this episode, they debate/discuss: next steps in the E Jean Carroll $83 million dollar verdict against Trump for sex abuse, defamation and punitive damages including appeal; the upcoming Judge Engoron order against Trump for up to $500 million to be issued next week in the NY Attorney General Civil Fraud case; Trump's efforts to distract from his terrible legal week by baselessly attacking Fulton County DA Fani Willis; all 12 judges of the DC Court of Appeals rejecting Trump's appeal of the gag order against him in the stayed DC Election Interference case, and so much more from the intersection of law, politics and justice. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! Nom Nom: Go Right Now for 50% off your no-risk two week trial at https://TryNom.com/LEGALAF Liquid IV: Get 20% off when you go to https://Liquid-IV.com and use code LEGALAF at checkout! Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Fum: Head to https://TryFum.com/legalaf and use code LEGALAF to save 10% off when you get the journey pack today! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Sign up for the MeidasTouch newsletter: https://meidastouch.com/newsletter Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TONIGHT: The show begins in the EU, asking if it can aid Ukraine when or if the US departs or refuse. To NATO and anticipation of a war with Russia within five years. To the DC Court of Appeals, to New Hampshire and the GOP primary excitement over Trump.  To Moscow and Tehran, asking if they are allied on the Middle East.  To Jerusalem and Gaza, to the tunnels beneath Khan Younis. To Bekaa and the War in the North.  To Davos to hear Milei of Buenos Aires. To Russia importing from Intel via the Near Abroad. To the Milky Way and a descendant of the first stars va Athens and Florence.   1935 Brussels

#SCOTUS: Waiting for the DC Court of Appeals on the Trump immunity claim. @AndrewCMcCarthy @NRO @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/d-c-circuit-leaves-modified-trump-gag-order-in-place/ 1930 SCOTUS

Defense attorney Michael Popok & former prosecutor Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back with a new episode of the midweek edition of the Legal AF pod. On this episode, they debate: 1. The limits on Trump's expected testimony this week in the E Jean Carroll sex assault/defamation/punitive damages federal case, and whether Alina Habba lied to the judge to avoid his testimony; 2. Whether the United States Supreme Court will intervene in the DC Court of Appeals gag order on Trump's speech while he is a criminal defendant; 3. Why 3 members of the Supreme Court rejected the Supremecy Clause and thought Texas had the right to enforce its own immigration policy; 4. A new decision by a leading Federal appeals court and whether it spells doom for Trump in the NYAG Civil Fraud case; and so much more at the intersection of law, politics and justice. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! Co-Pilot: Head to https://go.mycopilot.com/LEGALAF to get a 14 day FREE trial with your own personal trainer. PolicyGenius: Head to https://policygenius.com/legalaf to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Athletic Greens: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at https://drinkAG1.com/LEGALAF SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Sign up for the MeidasTouch newsletter: https://meidastouch.com/newsletter Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trial attorneys Ben Meiselas and Michael Popok are back with a new episode of the weekend edition of the LegalAF podcast. On this episode, they debate/discuss: week 1 of the E Jean Carroll PUNITIVE damages case against Trump, with the Judge admonishing both Trump and his lawyer as E Jean and her damages expert take the stand; updates in the DC election interference case against Trump, as we await the the DC Court of Appeals immunity appeal ruling and Judge Chutkan denies Trump's contempt motion against the Special Counsel; whether Judge Cannon is about to dismiss the Mar a Lago indictment as Trump pushes new and absurd legal theories; whether the Georgia election interference criminal case against Trump and his co conspirators is likely to be dismissed due to the DA's relationship with her special prosecutor, and so much more from the intersection of law, politics and justice. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Beam: Get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF at checkout! Betterhelp: This is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://BetterHelp.com/LEGALAF today to get 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self! HumanN: Thanks to our sponsor HumanN! Get a free 30-day supply of SuperBeets heart chews and a FREE Full - Sized Bag of Tumeric Chews valued at $25 by going to http://legalafbeets.com SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Sign up for the MeidasTouch newsletter: https://meidastouch.com/newsletter Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense attorney Michael Popok & former prosecutor Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back with a new episode of the midweek edition of the Legal AF pod. On this episode, they debate what will happen next with: (1) the E Jean Carroll Punitive Damages case against Trump for denying he sexual assaulted her, with a jury picked, opening statements completed and witness testimony being presented, and Trump already locking horns with the federal judge; (2) the conclusion of the NYAG fraud case and closing arguments, including a special appearance by Trump; (3) attacks on Fulton County DA Fani Willis questioning her judgment and seeking the dismissal of the criminal indictment against Trump and others; (4) Twitter's loss (again) at the DC Court of Appeals over whether they could withhold Trump's twitter account from Special Counsel Jack Smith's criminal investigation of Trump, and so much more at the intersection of law, politics and justice. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! One Skin: Get started today at https://OneSkin.co and receive 15% Off using code: LEGALAF SmileActives: Visit https://SmileActives.com/legalaf to get this exclusive offer! Factor: Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/legalaf50 and use code legalaf50 to get 50% off Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar per month trial at https://shopify.com/legalaf SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trial attorneys Ben Meiselas and Michael Popok are back with a new episode of the weekend edition of the LegalAF podcast. On this end of 2023 episode, they debate/discuss: the upcoming E Jean Carroll PUNITIVE damages case against Trump that starts this week, with the Judge taking steps to protect the anonymous jury from Trump sowing chaos at the trial; the closing arguments in the NY Civil Fraud case against Trump, with Trump violating all rules and jumping up to attack the judge and attorney general again; the DC Court of Appeals grilling Trump's lawyer and turning his arguments to ashes over whether Trump has immunity from any criminal prosecution; and whether Judge Cannon is about to dismiss the Mar a Lago indictment; and so much more from the intersection of law, politics and justice. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Beam: Get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF at checkout! Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to https://RocketMoney.com/legalaf Earth Breeze: Subscribe to Earth Breeze today and save 40% at https://EarthBreeze.com/LEGALAF SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#SCOTUS:The immunity defense before the DC Court of Appeals. #RichardAEpstein, Hoover Institution. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/09/us/politics/trump-immunity-claim-in-court.html 1902 POTUS

TONIGHT: The show begns in Italy 2024 where the Defense Minister calls for talks in the Ukraine crisis. To the Gulf where Iran arms the Houthis to make economic war. To the Gulf of Oman, to the Red Sea, to Belgorod and Kyiv and Moscow.  To Italy 1943-44 and the savage slugging contest between the Allies and the first-rate German Divisions commanded by Albert Kesselring. To Beijing, to DC andfinally to the DC Court of Appeals.  Enjoy. The Savage Storm: The Battle for Italy 1943 by  James Holland  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Savage-Storm-Battle-Italy-1943/dp/080216160X 1944 Italy and the Arsenal; of Democracy on display with the UK Fifth Army

2/2: SCOTUS: The delaying strategy in the DC Court of Appeals and in SCOTUS. @AndrewCMcCarthy @NRO @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/01/on-immunity-trump-dubiously-relies-on-the-impeachment-clause/ 1920 SCOTUS

1/2: SCOTUS: The delaying strategy in the DC Court of Appeals and in SCOTUS. @AndrewCMcCarthy @NRO @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/01/on-immunity-trump-dubiously-relies-on-the-impeachment-clause/ 1886 SCOTUS

PREVIEW: From a longer conversation with Professor Richard Epstein of Hoover about the Trump attorney claim of immunity their client in January 2021,  The professor is adamant that this is a judge-made rule that will not withstand judge-made opinion at the DC Court of Appeals. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/09/us/politics/trump-immunity-hearing-takeaways.html 1925 SCOTUS

Defense attorney Michael Popok & former prosecutor Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back with a new episode of the midweek edition of the Legal AF pod. On this episode, they debate what will happen next with: (1) the end of the NY Civil Fraud case against Trump who is facing $370 million in fines and being barred from conducting business in New York, as the trial judge calls Trump's bluff to give his own closing argument; (2) Trump's s immunity from criminal prosecution defense being put on life support by the DC Court of Appeals; (3) the start of the E Jean Carroll punitive damages case against Trump next week; (4) a motion to disqualify and dismiss the indictment being filed against Fulton County DA Fani Willis, and so much more at the intersection of law, politics and justice. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! Co-Pilot: Head to https://go.mycopilot.com/LEGALAF to get a 14 day FREE trial with your own personal trainer. Moink: Keep American farming going by signing up at https://MoinkBox.com/LEGALAF RIGHT NOW and listeners of this show get FREE Ground Beef for a YEAR! Green Chef: Go to https://Greenchef.com/60LegalAF and use code 60LEGALAF to get 60% off plus 20% off your next two months! Policy Genius: Head to https://policygenius.com/legalaf to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Republicans are hitting the ground hard campaigning in Iowa this week, former President Donald Trump makes an unexpected detour. What is the leading GOP candidate saying about the latest developments in his 2020 election case? House Speaker Mike Johnson is meeting with Taiwan's new U.S. envoy Tuesday. This comes just days ahead of the island's pivotal presidential election and as the future of Taiwan hangs in the balance. Is Nikki Haley gaining ground on former President Donald Trump? Polls in New Hampshire are painting two drastically different pictures. And how is heavy snow in Iowa derailing GOP candidates' last-ditch campaign efforts? Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) is trying to clear his name. Find out what he said on the Senate floor about his bribery charges. The House Judiciary and Oversight Committees are making the case to hold Hunter Biden in criminal contempt of Congress, and to send the case to the attorney general for criminal prosecution. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Is Donald Trump immune from actions he took in office? That crucial question is now in the hands of three judges on the DC Court of Appeals after Trump's lawyer and the special counsel's office made their cases in today's high-stakes hearing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"FOLLOW THE TRUTH" -DJT, Stone caught threatening congressmen?, Media Matters and Defeat Disinfo thread, uncovering voter fraud, hot mic reporters joke about Trump assassination, Behold A Pale Horse speaks to patriot usurpers, DJT speaks after hearing, Epps gets probation, Michele Obama Govmnt does everything, and much more...

Defense attorney Michael Popok & former prosecutor Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back with a new episode of the midweek edition of the Legal AF pod. On this episode, they debate what will happen next with: (1) Trump being banned from the ballot in various states, as the Supreme Court gets primed to review the 14th Amendment disqualification issues and who can disqualify Trump, and Trump files a petition to appeal the Maine decision; (2) the DC Court of Appeals as final briefs are filed by the Special Counsel and Trump before oral argument on whether Trump has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution; (3) the Biden Administration going to the Supreme Court to get razor wire cut a the Texas border, as the MAGA GOP begins impeachment proceedings against the Homeland Security Director and (4) Mark Meadows and his efforts to have the entire 11th Circuit rule on his attempt to move his Georgia Criminal case to federal court to then seek its dismissal, and so much more at the intersection of law, politics and justice. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! Trust and Will: Get 10% off plus free shipping of your estate plan documents by visiting https://trustandwill.com/LEGALAF Rhone: Head to https://rhone.com/legalaf and use code LEGALAF to save 20% off your entire order! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trial attorneys Ben Meiselas and Michael Popok are back with a new episode of the weekend edition of the LegalAF podcast. On this episode, they debate/discuss: whether the US Supreme Court's refusal to decide whether Trump has presidential immunity from federal criminal prosecution on a fast track and deferring for now to the DC Court of Appeals and its ruling expected in early January, is a setback for the March criminal trial or not; the Colorado Supreme Court's 4-3 decision to ban Trump from the ballot being blocked while the US Supreme Court decides the issue, as MAGA led by Trump violently attack the Colorado Supreme Court justices who ruled against him; the immediate impact on hundreds of cases of the Supreme Court's decision to decide in late Spring whether Trump and other Jan6 defendants can be charged with “corrupt obstruction of an official proceeding” –one of the crimes with the highest sentences used by the DOJ; the surprising decision by federal judge Cannon to get her Mar a Lago criminal case back on track for a May trial date, at least on paper; why the 11th Circuit creating new law in denying Trump former chief of staff Mark Meadows' attempts as a former federal officer to transfer his Georgia criminal case to federal court as a way to seek its dismissal, doomed Jeff Clarke's appeal, and Trump's efforts to get his own criminal case out of state court too; and so much more from the intersection of law, politics and justice. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! HumanN: Thanks to our sponsor HumanN! Get a free 30-day supply of SuperBeets heart chews and a FREE Full - Sized Bag of Tumeric Chews valued at $25 by going to http://legalafbeets.com Liquid IV: Get 20% off when you go to https://Liquid-IV.com and use code LEGALAF at checkout! AeroPress: Head to https://Aeropress.com/legalaf to save 20% at checkout! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DC Court of Appeals is ready to move forward and decide whether Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution of the District of Columbia election interference case, and is not waiting for the Supreme Court to decide whether it wants to take the appeal instead. Michael Popok of Legal AF reports on a new order setting oral argument in the immunity issue for January 9 as the court tries to keep the Trump criminal trial on track for March. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Visit https://meidastouch.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense attorney Michael Popok & former prosecutor Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back with a new episode of the midweek edition of the Legal AF pod. On this episode, they debate: developments in the Trump Election Interference criminal case, including new briefing to the DC Court of Appeals to put Trump's attempt to stop the prosecution on a fast track, and the US Supreme Court's interest in the same issue, as the Special Counsel's office moves forward with new “phone hacking” evidence against Trump; the Second Circuit Court of Appeals finding that Trump (and his lawyer Alina Habba) cannot raise “presidential immunity” to avoid the next E Jean Carroll defamation and punitive damages case because they were late almost 3 years in raising the issue; Trump's latest attempt to have the NY Civil Fraud case ruled in his favor at the end of his defense case, as Trump elects not to testify in his own defense; Rudy Giulani's horrible performance in the Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss $50 million dollar defamation case against him, as the Judge contemplates finding that he has perjured himself, and Plaintiffs' attorneys raises to stop Giuliani from forcing a “mistrial” and delay a jury verdict against him, and so much more at the intersection of law, politics and justice. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! AURA FRAMES: Visit https://Auraframes.com/LegalAF and get $30 off their best-selling frames with promo code LEGALAF MIRACLE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. HUMANN: Thanks to our sponsor HumanN! Get a free 30-day supply of SuperBeets heart chews and a FREE Full - Sized Bag of Tumeric Chews valued at $25 by going to http://legalafbeets.com SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trial attorneys Ben Meiselas and Michael Popok are back with a new episode of the weekend edition of the LegalAF podcast. On this episode, they debate Special Counsel Jack Smith's final trial preparation for the Trump trial in March, including introducing evidence to the jury of Trump's prior bad acts; the DC Court of Appeals' historic ruling re-gagging Trump and comments that the Trump trial should not be delayed; the criminal prosecution of fake electors around the country with the help of Trump's own lawyer; the Colorado Supreme Court's likely ruling on whether Trump should be on or off the ballot in November, and and so much more from the intersection of law, politics and justice. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! Aura Frames: Visit https://Auraframes.com/LegalAF and get $30 off their best-selling frames with promo code LEGALAF Mosh: Try Mosh today and use LEGALAF to save 20% plus free shipping at https://moshlife.com/LEGALAF Betterhelp: This is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://BetterHelp.com/LEGALAF today to get 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's final brief is in in the DC Court of Appeals gag order matter, with oral argument scheduled for early next week. Michael Popok of Legal AF dissects the brief and explains why Trump's new theory that as long as nobody dies or is injured based on his violent attacks on prosecutors and witnesses, he's free under the first amendment to do and say as he pleases, will fail in court. Get up to 50% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF at checkout! Visit https://meidastouch.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Popok & Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back with a new episode of the midweek edition of the Legal AF pod. On this episode, they debate: developments in the NY Civil Fraud case against Trump and others, with Trump attacking the law clerk (again) in a new motion for mistrial and Don Jr. taking the stand again; developments in the Georgia Election Interference case against Trump in others, with a lawyer confessing that he leaked the video proffers of convicted criminals and former Trump lawyers, Sydney Powell and Jena Ellis, and the likely trial date of the Trump Georgia trial; updates in the DC Election Interference case with the DC Court of Appeals about to rule on whether Trump should be gagged; and more from the intersection of law, politics and justice. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSOR! LOMI: Visit https://Lomi.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF and checkout to save $50! MIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop NEW LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date:November 12, 2021Today, in the Hot Notes: the DC Court of Appeals has stayed the National Archives document production; Jonathan Karl releases McEntee's memo in support of firing Esper; Trump's CIA Director warned of a right-wing coup, but we're just now hearing from him; Indiana Republican Mike Braun is in deep s***; Richard Burr's brother in law has been ordered to answer questions relating to possible insider trading; Biden will not assert executive privilege; plus Allison delivers your Good News. Our Guests:John Fugelsanghttps://twitter.com/johnfugelsanghttp://www.johnfugelsang.com/tmehttp://www.johnfugelsang.com/podcastFollow AG and Dana on Twitter:Dr. Allison Gillhttps://twitter.com/allisongillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedy