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This Day in Legal History:  Frederic William Maitland BornOn this day in legal history, May 28, 1850, Frederic William Maitland was born in London. Maitland would go on to become one of the most influential legal historians of the 19th century, widely regarded as the father of modern English legal history. Educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, Maitland initially studied moral sciences before turning to the law. He was called to the bar in 1876 but soon found his true calling in historical scholarship. In 1888, he was appointed Downing Professor of the Laws of England at Cambridge, a post he held until his death in 1906.Maitland's most enduring contribution came through his collaboration with Sir Frederick Pollock on The History of English Law before the Time of Edward I, published in 1895. This seminal work remains a cornerstone of English legal historiography, notable for its rigorous use of original sources and its narrative clarity. Maitland brought a historian's eye to legal development, emphasizing the role of institutions and the evolution of legal ideas over time. His scholarship reshaped the understanding of English common law, highlighting its medieval roots and its organic, often non-linear, development.Beyond his academic writings, Maitland played a critical role in editing and publishing primary legal texts, including year books and medieval court rolls, through his work with the Selden Society, of which he was a founding member. His meticulous editing practices set new standards for legal historical methodology. Despite a relatively short life—he died at 56—Maitland's intellectual legacy continues to influence the study of common law traditions worldwide.A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit brought by 14 states against Elon Musk and the federal agency DOGE could proceed, while dismissing claims against President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan found that the states had presented a plausible argument that Musk's aggressive cost-cutting measures lacked legal authorization, though she emphasized that courts cannot interfere with a president's official duties.The lawsuit, initiated in February by attorneys general from states including Oregon and New Mexico, argues that Musk has been given sweeping, unchecked authority over federal operations without Senate confirmation or congressional authorization. The states contend this violates constitutional requirements, as Musk has not been formally appointed or confirmed for any federal office.DOGE, a newly formed government efficiency agency led by Musk, has been rapidly eliminating jobs and programs deemed wasteful, sparking significant legal pushback. Since its inception under Trump's second-term reforms, roughly 20 related lawsuits have emerged, with courts issuing mixed rulings. Critics argue the agency operates outside constitutional bounds, while supporters claim it is essential to fiscal reform.US judge allows states' lawsuit against DOGE to proceed | ReutersA federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump's executive order against law firm WilmerHale was unconstitutional, marking the third time courts have rejected such orders targeting legal opponents. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon concluded that Trump's order retaliated against WilmerHale for hiring Robert Mueller, violating the firm's rights to free speech and due process. Mueller, a former special counsel, led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election—a probe Trump has long criticized.The executive order sought to strip WilmerHale's attorneys of security clearances, ban the firm from federal buildings, and block its clients from receiving government contracts. Judge Leon described the move as a “staggering punishment” that undermined the firm's ability to function and penalized it for protected political expression. WilmerHale celebrated the ruling, asserting that it upholds critical constitutional principles.This decision follows similar rulings by Judges Beryl Howell and John Bates, who struck down Trump's executive orders targeting Perkins Coie and Jenner & Block, respectively. A fourth ruling is pending regarding Susman Godfrey. The Department of Justice has defended the orders, insisting they fall within the president's authority, and may appeal Leon's decision.Some firms, such as Paul Weiss and Latham & Watkins, reached agreements with the Trump administration to avoid penalties by pledging nearly $1 billion in pro bono services. These deals have sparked concern within the legal industry, with critics warning they reflect dangerous capitulation to political pressure.Judge bars Trump order against law firm tied to Robert Mueller | ReutersWilmerHale Wins Quick Ruling Against Trump's Executive Order (2)U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman temporarily blocked the Trump administration from rescinding federal approval and funding related to New York City's congestion pricing program. The judge's order came just one day before the U.S. Department of Transportation, under Secretary Sean Duffy, was set to begin withholding environmental approvals and project funds from the city and state. The Trump administration had revoked the program's federal green light in February, arguing it unfairly burdened drivers and lacked a free highway alternative. New York officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), sued to stop the federal rollback, calling the move politically motivated and unconstitutional.The congestion pricing program, which began in January, charges most vehicles $9 during peak hours to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. Designed to reduce traffic and fund transit improvements, the initiative has shown clear signs of success in its first 100 days. Traffic congestion has dropped significantly, with up to 6 million fewer cars entering lower Manhattan compared to the same period a year ago. Commutes through bottlenecks like the Holland Tunnel have seen delays cut by nearly half, and traffic-related injuries in the zone have also declined by about 50%.Other measurable benefits include a 70% drop in complaints about excessive car-honking and improved bus speeds to the point that some drivers have to slow down to stay on schedule. Economic indicators like Broadway ticket sales and pedestrian foot traffic are up, suggesting that the tolls haven't deterred business as critics warned. Public transit ridership has also increased, particularly on the LIRR and Metro-North, reinforcing that many former drivers are switching to trains.Despite early skepticism and political backlash—including Trump's own social media mockery of the program—the numbers show that congestion pricing is working. The MTA expects to raise about $500 million this year, funding upgrades like subway elevators, electric buses, and the next phase of the Second Avenue Subway. While final legal outcomes remain uncertain, for now, both traffic and funding are moving in the right direction.US judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from killing New York congestion program | ReutersHow Well Is Congestion Pricing Doing? Very. This is a public episode. 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This Day in Legal History: LBJ Federalizes Alabama National GuardOn March 20, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson took a decisive step in the fight for civil rights by federalizing the Alabama National Guard to protect marchers participating in the Selma to Montgomery march. This action followed the brutal events of "Bloody Sunday" on March 7, when peaceful demonstrators advocating for Black voting rights were violently attacked by Alabama state troopers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. A second attempt to march on March 9, known as "Turnaround Tuesday," ended without violence but still lacked sufficient protection.Johnson's decision to federalize the National Guard came after Alabama Governor George Wallace refused to ensure the safety of demonstrators, despite mounting national pressure. With federal troops in place, the march proceeded on March 21 under the protection of U.S. Army units, the FBI, and the Justice Department. Over five days, thousands of demonstrators walked the 54-mile route to Montgomery, with their numbers growing to 25,000 by the time they reached the Alabama State Capitol on March 25.This federal intervention was a turning point in the civil rights movement, demonstrating the government's willingness to enforce constitutional rights against state resistance. The Selma marches galvanized public support for voting rights and led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which outlawed discriminatory voting practices. Johnson's decision highlighted the power of federal authority to challenge systemic racism and protect fundamental freedoms.Thousands of probationary federal employees ordered reinstated by federal courts remain in limbo as the Trump administration fights lawsuits over workforce changes. Courts in Maryland and California ruled that roughly 25,000 employees must be rehired, but many are on paid leave instead of actively working. Some workers fear they may have to return their back pay if an appeals court overturns the rulings.Attorneys representing federal employees say agencies are slow to restore full duties or compensation. Ashley Ashworth, a reinstated Health and Human Services worker, said she was rehired but given no work, making her uncertain about her future. Adding to concerns, Trump's broader federal agency reorganization plans could lead to further layoffs, with probationary employees at the highest risk.Judges have pressed the administration for details on when affected employees will return, emphasizing that indefinite paid leave is not permitted. While agencies claim they are taking steps to reinstate workers, some employees have only received vague instructions about returning to duty. With legal battles ongoing, many fear their reinstatement—and pay—may be temporary.Fired Federal Workers Stuck in Limbo After Judges Order ReturnDisney shareholders are set to vote on a proposal urging the company to withdraw from the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, which ranks businesses based on LGBTQ-friendly policies. The proposal, backed by the National Center for Public Policy Research, follows similar exits by companies like Lowe's, Ford, and Harley-Davidson, which faced conservative pressure to scale back diversity initiatives.This effort aligns with broader conservative pushes, including those from the Trump administration, to dismantle corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Disney, which holds a perfect score on the index, has previously faced scrutiny for its opposition to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.Similar shareholder proposals in the past have received little support, typically failing to reach more than 2% backing. The proposal also references backlash against brands like Bud Light and Target over LGBTQ marketing. Disney has defended its transparency in such matters and called the proposal unnecessary.Anti-DEI Disney Investors Press Vote on Abandoning LGBTQ IndexA federal judge warned the Trump administration of potential consequences if it violated his order temporarily halting the deportation of Venezuelan migrants. Judge James Boasberg expressed skepticism that revealing deportation details would compromise national security, especially after Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly shared flight information. Despite the order, three planes carrying deported Venezuelans landed in El Salvador, leading to questions about whether the administration defied the ruling.Boasberg requested details on the deportation flights, extending the administration's deadline to provide information. Trump's administration pushed back, arguing that the judge was overstepping his authority and that executive branch decisions on deportations were absolute. Meanwhile, Trump called for Boasberg's impeachment, drawing a rare rebuke from Chief Justice John Roberts, who stated that appeals—not impeachment—are the proper response to judicial disagreements.Boasberg initially blocked the deportations, ruling that the 1798 Alien Enemies Act did not justify Trump's claims that the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua's presence in the U.S. constituted an act of war. His order came after two deportation flights had already taken off. While some planes landed after the ruling, a third took off after the written order was publicly filed, raising further legal disputes. The administration defended its actions, arguing that some deportations were based on other legal grounds beyond the Alien Enemies Act.Judge warns of consequences if Trump administration violated deportation order | ReutersThe Trump administration is appealing a judge's order requiring Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DGE) to provide records related to their role in reshaping the federal government. The Justice Department argues that the order, which demands Musk and DGE disclose information to Democratic state officials, raises serious separation-of-powers concerns by compelling a presidential adviser and White House-affiliated entity to comply.The dispute stems from a lawsuit by 14 Democratic-led states alleging that Musk and DGE unconstitutionally exercised power by cutting federal programs, downsizing agencies, and accessing sensitive government systems. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan's ruling allows state officials to request documents and written responses but stops short of allowing depositions or direct questioning of DGE officials. Trump himself is not subject to the evidence requests.New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, leading the lawsuit, argues that DGE must provide transparency regarding its actions. The case follows other legal challenges against DGE, including a Maryland ruling that found Musk's involvement in shutting down USAID likely unconstitutional and another requiring DGE to comply with a Freedom of Information Act request. The administration may escalate the fight to the Supreme Court if the appeals court does not intervene.Trump Administration Fights Order to Turn Over DOGE Records (1) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

It's Thursday, February 20th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus 74% rise in hate speech in India targeting Christians and Muslims While India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Donald Trump last Wednesday to discuss the threat of increased tariffs between the two countries, the Center for the Study of Organized Hate found a 74% rise in hate speech incidents last year in India compared to 2023. About 10% of the 1,165 incidents targeted Christians — a population that makes up just 2.3% of the population — while more than 98% of cases targeted Muslims, either alone or together with Christians, reports International Christian Concern. In John 15:18-19, Jesus said, “If the world hates you, be aware that it hated Me before it hated you. … Because you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.” Judge gives Dept. of Government Efficiency massive win On Tuesday, a federal judge refused to immediately block Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing government data systems or participating in worker layoffs, reports The Guardian. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, an Obama appointee, found that there were legitimate questions about the billionaire's authority, but said there was not enough evidence of grave legal harm to justify a temporary restraining order. The decision came in reaction to a February 13th lawsuit filed by 14 attorneys general in Democratic states challenging the Department of Government Efficiency's authority to access sensitive government data. But the Trump administration has maintained that layoffs are ordered by agency heads. Biden's EPA advisor admits $50 billion ‘insurance policy' against Trump In an undercover video that was released last December, Project Veritas revealed that the Environmental Protection Agency was frantically doling out billions of dollars before then President-elect Donald Trump took office on January 20th, 2025. The video revealed that Brent Efron, Special Advisor for Implementation at the EPA, was having drinks with a undercover Project Veritas reporter, bragging about how much hard-earned taxpayer money he was doling out to liberal climate groups. Listen. EFRON: “We've given out, like, tens of billions of dollars.” REPORTER: “The EPA has?” EFRON: “Like last year, like $50 billion.” REPORTER: “$50 million?” EFRON: “No. billion dollars. Billion with a B.” REPORTER: “$50 billion?” EFRON: “Yes, for climate things.” Shockingly, Efron described what they were doing at the EPA leading up to Trump's January 20th, 2025 inauguration as throwing gold bars off the Titanic. EFRON: “It truly feels like we're on the Titanic, and we're throwing, like, gold bars off the back end.” REPORTER: “Does it really?” EFRON: “Yeah.” REPORTER: “It's gotta feel weird.” EFRON: “It's weird. I mean, it's it's not good vibes. It's not good. I mean, everyone's very sad.” REPORTER: “Where are the gold bars going to?” EFRON: “Non-profits, states, tribes, cities.” REPORTER: “Anything, like, in the news that I would know of?” EFRON: “Not yet.” The undercover Project Veritas reporter wanted to know what would happen if the Trump people discovered what the Biden appointees were doing with the money. REPORTER: “What happens if they try to stop it? They can?” EFRON: “When they come in, if we haven't gotten out the door, then they can stop it.” REPORTER: “You've got like two months. If they don't get it out by a certain date. What's that date?” EFRON: “It's the inauguration, the 20th.  It's noon on the 20th of January.” REPORTER: “You can work right down to the minute?” EFRON: “It's probably like a little after noon. Yeah.” REPORTER: “Hey, throw a couple billion here or there.” EFRON: “It's until the Trump people come in and tell us we can no longer give out money.” REPORTER: “Wow!” Efron also said, “We gave them [the nonprofits] the money because… it was an insurance policy against Trump winning. Because they aren't [a government agency], they're safer from Republicans taking the money away.” Trump's EPA Administrator found $20 billion siphoned away by Biden's people Lee Zeldin, Trump's Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, was horrified by this revelation, reports The Western Journal. ZELDIN: “An extremely disturbing video circulated two months ago featuring a Biden EPA political appointee talking about how they were tossing gold bars off the Titanic, rushing to get billions of your tax dollars out the door before Inauguration Day. The gold bars were tax dollars, and ‘tossing them off the Titanic' meant the Biden administration knew they were wasting it.” To his credit, Zeldin was able to recover $20 billion of our taxpayer money, according to his Monday video. ZELDIN: “Fortunately, my awesome team at EPA has found the gold bars. Shockingly, roughly $20 billion of your tax dollars were parked at an outside financial institution by the Biden EPA. This scheme was the first of its kind in EPA history, and it was purposely designed to obligate all of the money in a rush job with reduced oversight. “Even further, this pot of $20 billion was awarded to just eight entities that were then responsible for doling out your money to [Non Governmental Organizations] and others, at their discretion, with far less transparency. Just under $7 billion was sent to one entity called the Climate United Fund.” Zeldin explained what he intends to do now. ZELDIN: “Here's my position as EPA Administrator. The financial agent agreement with the bank needs to be instantly terminated, and the bank must immediately return all of the ‘gold bars' that the Biden administration tossed off the Titanic. “EPA needs to reassume responsibility for all of these funds. We will review every penny that has gone out the door. I will be referring this matter to the Inspector General's office, and we'll work with the Justice Department as well.” Presbyterian Church in America repents of helping illegals stay And finally, The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) recently issued a statement repenting for guidance on one of its websites that advised illegal immigrants how to avoid detainment by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, reports The Christian Post. After it went viral on X last week, the conservative Presbyterian denomination deleted a resource page titled "Refugee & Immigrant Ministry for Churches: Help Immigrants Facing 2025 Policy Changes.” It was published in January by Mission to North America, a subsidiary of the PCA. Megan Basham, author of Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded Truth for A Leftist Agenda, tweeted, “The verbiage of this document from the [Presbyterian Church in America] is overall emotionally manipulative, showing no respect for U.S. immigration law. It assumes that the only way you can love your immigrant neighbor is by helping him continue to remain in the country illegally.” After the guidance was deleted, Mission to North America Director Irwyn Ince issued an extensive statement of repentance. He wrote, "We affirm that it is our Christian duty to obey the lawful commands of the civil magistrate and be subject to their authority (Romans 13:1-4; 1 Peter 2:13-14). To counsel otherwise is a sin. We confess that we fell short of our Biblical and Confessional standard. We repent and apologize.” Indeed, 1 Peter 2:13-14 does say, “Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, February 20th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

It's Tuesday, November 26th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Cuban Communists levying fines against churches A group of 63 Cuban Christian leaders, called the Alliance of Christians of Cuba is speaking out against the nation's persecution of churches.   The Communist government has levied at least $43,000 in fines against Christian churches in 69 separate cases thus far this year. That's equivalent to $1.4 million in the American economy, given the differences in median income for Cuba. The nation is facing its worst economic crisis in decades.   The Alliance of Christians of Cuba is calling the Cuban government “to protect fundamental human rights including the right to freedom of religion or belief.” Ukrainian official: “World War III has already begun” The authorization by the United Kingdom and the United States of the use of long-range missiles by the Ukrainian side in the Russian-Ukrainian war has led to heightened international tensions. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's ambassador to the UK who formerly served as the Commander-in-Chief of the armies, publicly stated that "World War III has already begun,” reports Breitbart.  He was referencing recently increased assistance on the Russian side with Iran, China, and North Korea technology and forces. Special Counsel Jack Smith drops all charges against Trump On Monday, Special counsel Jack Smith filed motions to drop all federal charges against President-elect Donald Trump regarding both his mishandling of classified documents and his effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election in the lead-up to the January 6th riot at the U.S Capitol, reports NBC News. Hours later, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan  granted Smith's motion to dismiss the January 6-related indictment, formally bringing to an end the case that alleged Trump unlawfully conspired to overturn his 2020 loss to President Joe Biden. Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung called Smith's motions to dismiss a "major victory for the rule of law."  He added, "The American people and President Trump want an immediate end to the political weaponization of our justice system and we look forward to uniting our country." Trump picks homosexual for Treasury Secretary President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Scott Bessent, a homosexual and long-time supporter and business associate of leftist billionaire George Soros to the key position of Treasury Secretary, reports The Epoch Times. The appointment would mark the most powerful position ever held by a homosexual in the history of American governance. Pro-lifers object to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr to HHS In addition, pro-lifers and Christians are registering their concerns with the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to the key position of Secretary of Health and Human Services. Elon Musk: Cut $300 million from Planned Parenthood In a Wall Street Journal column, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy announced their plans to cut federal expenditures dramatically. They specifically mentioned cutting $300 million from Planned Parenthood and $535 million from Public Broadcasting Service.  Live Action, the pro-life group founded by Lila Rose, is spearheading a petition drive, urging key Trump cabinet members, like Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to defund Planned Parenthood. The mushrooming national debt The U.S. federal debt is growing faster than the Gross Domestic Product which is the measure of a country's economic activity that reflects the monetary value of its goods and services. Still, the Debt to GDP ratio stands at 121%. That's up from 55% in 2001.   President Biden drove up the debt by $7 trillion over three years, an average of $2.3 trillion per year.  President Trump's budgets drove up the debt $8.5 trillion over four years, or $2.1 trillion per year. And the Obama administration jacked up the debt at a rate of $817 billion per year. Interest payments on the debt have topped 36% of total tax receipts. Pro-abortion groups spent 8x money as pro-life groups on referendums Pro-abortion forces spent eight times the money spent by pro-life efforts on the 2024 election referendums. Live Action News reports a total of $244 million spent by pro-abortion organizations on the ballot measures while the pro-lifers put in only $29 million.   Psalm 37:35-36 testifies, “I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a native green tree. Yet he passed away, and behold, he was no more; Indeed, I sought him, but he could not be found.” Bitcoin skyrocketed since Trump landslide Bitcoin, the first decentralized cryptocurrency, almost breached the $100,000-per-share threshold over the weekend, reports CBS News. The Trump landslide stimulated a rush on cryptocurrency. Bitcoin has increased by 33% in value since November 5th.  By contrast, gold slipped about 1% in value over the same time period, hovering around $2,700 an ounce.  International adoptions down, 100,000 U.S. kids available for adoption And finally, international adoptions to families in the United States have dropped off sharply — now only 1,300 per year, reports Zero Hedge. That's down from 12,700 in 2009. The United Nations Children's Fund reports 153,000,000 orphans in the world.   Most recent numbers indicate 368,000 U.S. children in foster care and over 100,000 available for adoption, while American families adopt around 100,000 children each year.  Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, November 26th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). 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District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Monday granted special counsel Jack Smith's request to dismiss charges in his election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump. Smith cited Justice Department policy as the reason. What are the terms of a proposed cease-fire deal with Israel and the terrorist group Hezbollah? And how will the United States tackle Middle East policy in the next Trump administration? We talk to his former deputy national security adviser. A Chinese espionage hack is under investigation. Senate Intel Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) calls it the worst in U.S. history. We discuss concerns with James Turgal, former executive assistant director of the Information and Technology Branch at the FBI. What do everyday Americans think about an ideologically diverse Trump administration, with Cabinet positions for both liberals and conservatives? ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed special counsel Jack Smith's latest filing in United States v. Donald Trump, concerning alleged criminal actions committed by the former president following his defeat in the 2020 presidential election. In the filing, Smith argues that Trump "resorted to crimes" to remain in power and was acting outside the scope of his official duties as president when he pressured state officials and then-Vice President Mike Pence to overturn his 2020 election loss.Ad-free podcasts are here!For the last few years, we've been publishing a daily podcast similar to our newsletter and bonus content exclusively for our podcast channel. Many listeners (who also read this newsletter) have been asking for an ad-free version that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it today. You can go to tanglemedia.supercast.com to sign up and get 17% off during our launch week special!You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.Check out our latest YouTube video on misinformation about North Carolina here.Check out Episode 6 of our podcast series, The Undecideds. You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Help share Tangle.I'm a firm believer that our politics would be a little bit better if everyone were reading balanced news that allows room for debate, disagreement, and multiple perspectives. If you can take 15 seconds to share Tangle with a few friends I'd really appreciate it. Email Tangle to a friend here, share Tangle on X/Twitter here, or share Tangle on Facebook here.Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, and produced in conjunction with Tangle's social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday, September 5, 2024 Subscribe: Get the Daily Update in your inbox for free 1/ Trump's federal criminal election interference case resumed after a nearly yearlong delay. The case had been on hold since late last year, when Trump appealed U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan's decision that he's not entitled to “presidential ... Visit WTF Just Happened Today? for more news and headlines, brought to you by Matt Kiser. The WTFJHT Podcast is narrated and produced by Joe Amditis.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The federal election interference case against Donald Trump advanced today, with U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan allowing prosecutors to file documents later this month that could reveal damaging allegations about the former president. President Joe Biden touted $7 billion for rural clean energy projects in Wisconsin, while Trump pledged tax cuts, and energy approvals in New York speech. The Department of Justice launched a civil rights investigation into conditions at two California women's prisons amid sexual abuse allegations. Officials, students, and clean energy advocates urged California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a bill expanding solar benefits for schools. Pirate Party protests Reboot 2024 tech conference in San Francisco, citing conservative group involvement. The post Judge allows prosecutors to move forward and file documents in Trump election interference case that could reveal damaging allegations – September 5, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

A federal judge will hear key arguments in the federal case against former President Donald Trump, which accuses him of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. This marks the first hearing since the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents have broad immunity from criminal charges related to their official duties. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is overseeing the case. Trump's lawyers plan to argue for dismissal, pointing to a recent Florida ruling that questioned the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith, who brought the charges. Prosecutors, however, are ready to proceed with the revised indictment, which was adjusted to comply with the Supreme Court's immunity ruling. Trump, who is not present at today's hearing, entered a not-guilty plea through his attorneys. A trial before the November election seems unlikely due to the amount of work still ahead. The judge will need to decide which parts of the indictment can move forward based on the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down California Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order directing state officials to disband homeless encampments. Newsom's directive followed a Supreme Court ruling that a local Oregon ordinance criminalizing public encampments did not violate the 8th Amendment's ban on “cruel and unusual punishment.” In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The possible legal ramifications if former President Donald Trump decides to replace his running mate, Senator JD Vance;  – U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan's decision-making and scheduling now that she has regained control over the election interference case against Trump brought by special counsel Jack Smith, and her order rejecting Trump's motion to dismiss the indictment for selective and vindictive prosecution; and – The U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of a long-shot effort by the state of Missouri to block Trump's gag order and sentencing in his Manhattan case. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down President Joe Biden's proposal for term limits for Supreme Court justices. In the full episode, they further discuss Biden's proposed Supreme Court reforms, including an ethics code and a Constitutional amendment declaring that former presidents do not have immunity from criminal prosecution. Preet and Joyce also analyze the developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal cases: – Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's brief urging a New York judge to uphold Trump's Manhattan conviction, arguing the Supreme Court's recent immunity decision has no bearing on the case;  – Next steps once U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan regains control of Trump's prosecution in the D.C. election interference case following the Supreme Court immunity ruling; and  – Special counsel Jack Smith's forthcoming appeal of U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon's order dismissing the charges against Trump in the classified documents case. Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided that Donald Trump is fully immune from prosecution when it comes to "official acts," but not immune when it comes to "unofficial acts." In the 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the high court said "The nature of Presidential power entitles a former President to absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within his conclusive and preclusive constitutional authority." In her dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said, "Long-term consequences of today's decision are stark. The Court effectively creates a law-free zone around the President, upsetting the status quo that has existed since the Founding." Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson called the ruling "a five-alarm fire." The decision presents a significant challenge to Prosecutor Jack Smith as he pursues the prosecution of Trump for federal election interference in the 2020 election. The case now returns to the lower court where U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan will have to decide the big question: What is an official versus unofficial act? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deep into the 2024 campaign, any one of Trump's trials could actually be he a break glass in case of emergency kind of moment and could change the course of this election. Donald Trump's strategy on the case of immunity is claiming that a months-long trial will make it harder for him to campaign. The fight over Trump's immunity, or frankly, lack thereof, has already prompted District Judge Tanya Chutkan to postpone a trial date that was previously set for March 4th. Coincidentally, or perhaps not, the day before Super Tuesday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deep into the 2024 campaign, any one of Trump's trials could actually be he a break glass in case of emergency kind of moment and could change the course of this election. Donald Trump's strategy on the case of immunity is claiming that a months-long trial will make it harder for him to campaign. The fight over Trump's immunity, or frankly, lack thereof, has already prompted District Judge Tanya Chutkan to postpone a trial date that was previously set for March 4th. Coincidentally, or perhaps not, the day before Super Tuesday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in Legal History: David Dudley Field is Born On this day in legal history, we commemorate the birth of David Dudley Field, a pivotal figure in the codification of American law, born in Haddam, Connecticut, on February 13, 1805. Field's contributions to the legal landscape of the United States are monumental, as he tirelessly worked towards the simplification and organization of legal statutes and procedures. A graduate of Williams College, Field embarked on a legal career that would see him become one of the most influential legal reformers of the 19th century.Field believed that the law should be accessible and understandable to every American, not just those formally trained in the legal profession. This belief drove him to advocate for the codification of both civil and criminal law, leading to the drafting of the Field Code in 1848. The Field Code revolutionized the practice of law by systematizing civil procedure into a coherent body of statutes, making it a model that would eventually be adopted, in whole or in part, by many states across the country.Moreover, Field's efforts extended beyond civil law into the realms of criminal law, political, and commercial codes, striving for a comprehensive codification that would standardize legal practice across the United States. His work laid the groundwork for future legal codification and reform, influencing not only American law but also legal systems in other countries.Field's legacy is a testament to his vision of a more rational and efficient legal system. Through his pioneering efforts in legal codification, David Dudley Field helped shape the foundation of modern American jurisprudence. On the anniversary of his birth, we recognize Field not just as a champion of legal codification, but as a visionary who sought to democratize the law and enhance its clarity and fairness for all. His contributions continue to resonate within the legal community, marking him as one of the most significant legal figures in American history.Donald Trump has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to maintain a hold on his criminal trial related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election outcome while he appeals against a lower court's decision that denied him immunity from prosecution. This move introduces a second significant case involving Trump to the Supreme Court amidst his campaign for re-election, with the court already evaluating his eligibility for the presidential ballot due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Trump aims to pause a federal appeals court ruling that permits his prosecution for allegedly seeking to illegally remain in power, challenging the notion that a president could have the 'unbounded authority' to commit crimes undermining election results.Trump, currently leading the Republican nomination race, faces the prospect of being the first major party candidate to undergo a criminal trial during a presidential campaign. This is one of four criminal cases against him, including another election-related prosecution in Georgia and a case concerning hush money payments. Trump has sought to delay these trials until after the November 2024 election, suggesting that a victory would allow him to direct the Justice Department to dismiss the cases.A Supreme Court denial of Trump's request could lead to the scheduling of a new trial date by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan. Trump's legal team has argued that proceeding with the trial would infringe upon his First Amendment rights and that of his supporters, potentially sidelining him during the campaign season. They contend that Trump's actions leading up to the Capitol riot were within his official presidential duties, citing a 1982 Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity in civil suits. The special counsel has emphasized the urgency of resolving Trump's immunity claims, suggesting the Supreme Court's role in addressing these critical legal questions.Trump Asks Supreme Court to Keep DC Election Trial on Hold (2)Trump asks US Supreme Court to intervene in his immunity bid | ReutersIn 2023, global law firm Hogan Lovells reported record-breaking revenues and partner profits, indicating a significant rebound in the legal industry's profitability. The firm's average profit per equity partner surged by approximately 20% to $2.74 million, with global revenue climbing to $2.68 billion, recovering from a dip to about $2.43 billion in 2022. This growth comes in the context of a broader legal sector recovery, with many U.S. and global law firms experiencing a turnaround after a relatively slower 2022, marked by decreased demand for M&A and other legal services.Legal industry analyses, including those from Wells Fargo's Legal Specialty Group and the Thomson Reuters Law Firm Financial Index, highlighted 2023 as a year of increased revenue and profitability for law firms on average. However, the success was not uniform across the board, with a Citigroup survey revealing that while the average profits per equity partner grew by 6.6%, 39% of firms saw a decline in partner profits.Hogan Lovells' CEO Miguel Zaldivar attributed the firm's successful growth to its diversified geographic presence, practice areas, and industry sectors, avoiding overreliance on any single market. Under Zaldivar's leadership, who was reappointed for a second term until June 2028, the firm aims to continue its growth, especially in life sciences, technology, energy, financial services, and mobility sectors, focusing on expansion in New York, California, and Texas.The firm, which emerged from a 2010 merger and now boasts over 2,600 lawyers globally, has also been active in strategic hiring. In November, it added nearly 70 lawyers from the dissolved New York firm Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, alongside other recent hires in Italy and the U.S., bolstering its capabilities in finance, M&A, capital markets, and tax law. These moves are part of Hogan Lovells' strategy to achieve its 2024 goals and further solidify its position in the legal market.Law firm Hogan Lovells reports revenue, profit highs in 2023 | ReutersJudge Pauline Newman's lawsuit against her suspension from the Federal Circuit faces significant challenges after a federal judge, Christopher R. Cooper, denied her preliminary relief and dismissed several claims. Newman, 96, was suspended in September 2023 for refusing medical testing related to an investigation into her fitness to serve. Cooper's ruling found that the US District Court for the District of Columbia lacks jurisdiction over many of Newman's claims or that they failed to state a claim, significantly reducing her lawsuit's scope.Despite Newman's challenges to the suspension, Cooper ruled she isn't entitled to immediate reinstatement, citing a lack of likelihood in prevailing on her remaining claims. The suspension was part of the judiciary's self-regulatory measures under the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act, a framework upheld by Supreme Court precedent, which Newman contests as unconstitutional.Parts of Newman's legal battle focus on the Act's application and the constitutional challenges it presents, particularly regarding the judiciary's authority to enforce disciplinary actions and define mental disabilities. Cooper did allow some parts of Newman's lawsuit to proceed, mainly those challenging the Act's underlying provisions and her claim that the law fails to clearly define what constitutes a mental disability.However, even with some aspects of Newman's lawsuit moving forward, Cooper emphasized the high standards Newman must meet to succeed on the merits. He dismissed two of her constitutional challenges outright and reserved judgment on others, indicating a tough path ahead for Newman. The ruling also suggests that Newman's attorney is prepared to appeal any unfavorable decision, potentially taking the case as far as the US Supreme Court.This case highlights the judiciary's self-regulatory mechanisms and the challenges judges face when contesting disciplinary actions, setting a precedent for how similar future disputes might be adjudicated.Judge Newman's Reinstatement Odds Wane as Judge Limits Suit (1)In my column on the potential demise of the Chevron doctrine and its implications for tax law, I discuss the critical role Chevron plays in allowing federal agencies to interpret ambiguous laws, a principle at risk in the Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo case before the US Supreme Court. I explain that without Chevron's deferential standard, IRS regulations on ambiguous statutes might not automatically be upheld, leading to a significant upheaval in tax law and practice, notably in areas like transfer pricing. Transfer pricing, crucial for how multinational corporations allocate income and expenses across jurisdictions, relies heavily on IRS interpretations of tax legislation, which could be thrown into uncertainty without Chevron.I also highlight the extensive regulatory framework developed under Internal Revenue Code Section 482, which is essential for maintaining compliance and preventing tax evasion through price manipulations. The potential for judicial review of these standards, if Chevron is overturned, introduces a significant risk of uncertainty in international tax practices, affecting multinational corporations' tax planning strategies.Moreover, I touch on the immediate increase in litigation that could follow Chevron's overturn, using the specific case of Microsoft's alleged $28.9 billion tax bill as an example of the financial implications. The removal of Chevron deference could lead to reevaluation of major IRS victories and pose a nearly immediate financial impact, potentially costing taxpayers $30 billion.I argue that the judiciary's increased role in tax regulation would result in greater variability in tax law interpretation, complicating tax planning and compliance. However, I suggest that clear statutes and robust regulatory guidance could mitigate some of these challenges, even if political realities make such clarity difficult to achieve. Finally, I emphasize the importance of preparedness for the tax law community, as the end of Chevron could mark a significant shift in how tax regulations are interpreted and enforced, urging stakeholders to consider the implications of a post-Chevron landscape for regulatory and compliance strategies.Chevron Doctrine's Demise Would Mean Big Changes for Tax Law Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In the legal saga surrounding the events of January 6, a D.C. federal judge dealing with the case of former President Donald Trump issued a ruling on Thursday providing Trump with a potential win. The ruling, authored by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, sets limitations on the powers of special counsel Jack Smith in the contentious case concerning alleged violations during the electoral proceedings. Prior to this judgement, Trump's legal defense team submitted a request earlier within the month asking for Smith to be held in contempt. They felt Smith continued to file legal documents pertaining to the case, despite the judge's stay order issued in December, which complicated their proceedings. The contention, therefore, revolves around the issue of whether presidential immunity is applicable towards the charges held against the former president by special counsel Smith. Former President Trump has appealed to the Washington, D.C., Circuit Court of Appeals on this matter. However, the stickling point remains that Smith's office delivered 4,000 pages of 'additional discovery' on Trump, which included, according to the prosecution's production letter, 'several hundred video and audio recordings.' This barrage of documents transpired on December 17, notwithstanding Judge Chutkan's order to halt proceedings at the federal court level on December 13. Not only did Trump's legal team seek the retraction of all of Smith's discovery requests, they also asked for the court to mandate the requirement for prosecutor consent before submitting future filings. Their aim was to ensure adherence to the stay order and prevent potential future violations. Essentially, they sought a protective measure to guard against the further accumulation of paperwork from Smith's office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A 17-year-old opened fire at a small-town Iowa high school on the first day of school after the winter break, killing a sixth-grader and wounding five others. Palestinian hospital officials say an Israeli strike hit a home in an area of southern Gaza that the military had declared a safe zone, killing at least 12 people, almost all children. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed back to the Middle East today. It's part of an intense diplomatic effort to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip and increase international pressure on Israel to reduce civilian casualties among Palestinians. Lawyers for former President Donald Trump pressed to have Special Counsel Jack Smith's team held in contempt, saying the prosecutors had taken steps to advance the 2020 election interference case against him in violation of U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan's order last month that temporarily put the case on hold. A bill that would ease the student debt burden owed directly to schools and not to third party federal or private lenders is making its way through the state legislature as the new legislative session starts this week. The California Department of Justice put out a new report this week that indicated police still have a long way to go in curbing racial profiling practices in the state. Police and protesters faced off at People's Park in Berkeley in the early morning hour before sunrise. Park supporters assembled in the blocked-off neighborhood surrounding the park and gathered at the intersection of Telegraph and Haste. The fight comes as UC Berkeley again moves to try and develop the historic park. Law enforcement officials walks past the Perry Middle School entrance following a shooting at the nearby Perry High School, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Perry, Iowa. Multiple people were shot inside the school early Thursday as students prepared to start their first day of classes after their annual winter break, authorities said. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The post A 17-year-old opens fire at a small-town Iowa high school on the first day of school after the winter break, killing one – January 4, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A 17-year-old opened fire at a small-town Iowa high school on the first day of school after the winter break, killing a sixth-grader and wounding five others. Palestinian hospital officials say an Israeli strike hit a home in an area of southern Gaza that the military had declared a safe zone, killing at least 12 people, almost all children. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed back to the Middle East today. It's part of an intense diplomatic effort to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip and increase international pressure on Israel to reduce civilian casualties among Palestinians. Lawyers for former President Donald Trump pressed to have Special Counsel Jack Smith's team held in contempt, saying the prosecutors had taken steps to advance the 2020 election interference case against him in violation of U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan's order last month that temporarily put the case on hold. A bill that would ease the student debt burden owed directly to schools and not to third party federal or private lenders is making its way through the state legislature as the new legislative session starts this week. The California Department of Justice put out a new report this week that indicated police still have a long way to go in curbing racial profiling practices in the state. Police and protesters faced off at People's Park in Berkeley in the early morning hour before sunrise. Park supporters assembled in the blocked-off neighborhood surrounding the park and gathered at the intersection of Telegraph and Haste. The fight comes as UC Berkeley again moves to try and develop the historic park. Law enforcement officials walks past the Perry Middle School entrance following a shooting at the nearby Perry High School, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Perry, Iowa. Multiple people were shot inside the school early Thursday as students prepared to start their first day of classes after their annual winter break, authorities said. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) The post A 17-year-old opens fire at a small-town Iowa high school on the first day of school after the winter break, killing one – January 4, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 14 at 7 a.m. CT: The House has authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Every Republican rallied behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party that the investigation has yet to produce evidence of misconduct by the president. The Kentucky congressman who's leading House Republicans' impeachment investigation of President Joe Biden has focused on the Biden family's use of shell companies. Rep. James Comer says the Democratic president's family has used such companies to obscure its earnings from “shady” business deals. But Comer has a shell company of his own, which he uses to hold land co-owned with a longtime campaign donor. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will keep fighting Hamas despite international calls for a cease-fire. His announcement late Wednesday follows one of the deadliest single attacks that Palestinian militants have carried out since the ground invasion of Gaza began. Russian President Vladimir Putin says there will be no peace in Ukraine until Moscow achieves its goals, which remain unchanged after nearly two years of fighting. Putin said Thursday Moscow is in dialogue with with the United States on the issue of bringing home jailed Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich and the Kremlin hopes to “find a solution,” even though “it's not easy.” A judge says Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case in Washington will be put on hold while the former president further pursues his claims that he is immune from prosecution. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan agreed Wednesday to pause any “further proceedings that would move this case towards trial or impose additional burdens of litigation on Defendant.” The Supreme Court says it'll hear appeals that could upend hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot, including against ex-President Donald Trump. The justices agreed Wednesday to review an appellate ruling that revived a charge against three defendants from Texas, Pennsylvania and New York accused of obstruction of an official proceeding. Medication abortion is the preferred method of ending pregnancy in the U.S. Mifepristone is one of the two drugs used and it will go in front of the U.S. Supreme Court next year. The Supreme Court will hear a case in the spring that could block mail-order access to mifepristone and impose restrictions on its use, even where abortion remains legal. The Bucks win behind a history-making night from one of their stars, a pair of long NBA losing streaks continue, a Warriors forward is disciplined by the league, the Devils need extra time to emerge victorious and two top 25 men's basketball teams lose to unranked opponents. Also: The NFL approves a regular-season game for Brazil in 2024, college athletes who transfer twice can play, for now, and Virginia has 'understanding' about landing Washington's NBA, NHL teams. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is a senior producer for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Circuit Court of Appeals situated in D.C. made a judicial decision on Friday; a considerable 68-page ruling confirming most parts of the prohibitory order District Judge Tanya Chutkan enforced onto former President Donald Trump in connection with his 2020 electoral case, but with certain leeways. The newly delineated order permits Trump to propagate statements that critique Special Counsel Jack Smith. Simultaneously, the court has elevated certain sections of the initial edict preventing Trump from releasing statements related to Jack Smith whilst modifying a segment relative to key witnesses. The specificity of these modifications restricts any public assertions 'relating to their hypothetical involvement in the investigative or criminal proceedings.' The court articulates such a measure is essential to ensure these witnesses can 'participate wholly and sincerely'. Moreover, any published comments pertaining to certain personnel might risk 'obstructing the determination' of the case at hand, as indicated by the court's written statement. The court's affirmation extends to prohibiting any parties involved and their legal counsel from publicly discussing potential or likely witnesses about their possible role in the investigation or criminal proceedings. The affirmation also prohibits the said individuals from making public statements about: 1) the case's legal counsel apart from the Special Counsel, 2) the court and legal counsel's staff members, and 3) any relatives of the personnel involved. The provisions are for statements with the intention to significantly disrupt or cause other parties to disrupt the work of the case or with the knowledge that such disruption is highly probable.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former US President Donald Trump, a notable figure still on many Republican voters' radar for the 2024 Presidential nomination, is set to launch an appeal that may macerate the threat of spending much of next year embroiled in judicial proceedings. At stake are allegations of attempting to reverse the results of the 2020 general election – a most serious accusation as it touches on the fabric of our democracy itself. In launching this appeal, it has been speculated by those versed in the field of law that Trump's potential triumph in the courtroom isn't necessarily hinged on prevailing via the strengths of his justifications. Rather, triumph could come from the ability to adroitly navigate the labyrinthine American judicial system – ultimately forestalling legal processes, thereby preserving his freedom to go head-to-head in the political sphere against President Joe Biden. Thursday was a day of intense activity for Trump's legal team as they communicated their intent to appeal a decision by the federal judge tasked with presiding over the forthcoming trial in Washington D.C. At the heart of their appeal is the rejection of Trump's assertion of immunity from prosecution concerning his official activities during his term as president. This appeal could be decidedly pivotal; it may well represent Trump's final play prior to the commencement of his trial, currently slated to start in March. Advocates for Trump have filed motions to place a temporary dam on all judicial activities under the purview of U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, the presiding judge in the Washington case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Day in Legal History: President Lincoln Offers Amnesty to Confederates On this day in legal history, December 8 marks a significant moment during the American Civil War era. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln initiated a groundbreaking approach towards reconciliation and reconstruction of the nation torn by civil strife. He issued a Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction, extending an olive branch to those who had participated in the Confederate cause. This proclamation invited all Confederate citizens, except for certain excluded classes, to swear allegiance to the United States and its Constitution, thereby offering them a chance to reintegrate into the Union.However, the initial rollout of this amnesty program encountered logistical and administrative challenges, particularly regarding the process of administering the oath of allegiance. To address these complications, President Lincoln released a subsequent proclamation on March 26, 1864. This second directive expanded the authority to administer the oath, allowing any commissioned officer, whether civil, military, or naval, in the service of the United States to do so. Furthermore, it extended this authority to officials in territories not actively involved in the insurrection, provided they were legally qualified to administer oaths.It's noteworthy that while these proclamations opened the door for many Confederates to rejoin the Union, they explicitly excluded certain groups. These included military prisoners and individuals detained for offenses against the United States. However, an interesting exception was made for Confederate deserters, who were permitted to volunteer for the oath and thus become eligible for amnesty.This dual-proclamation strategy by Lincoln was a pivotal step in the United States' journey towards healing and unification after the Civil War, reflecting a balance between justice and mercy in a period marked by deep national divisions.Seven states, led by Ohio, have filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) challenging its Transfer Eligibility Rule as anti-competitive. This rule restricts student athletes from competing for a year if they transfer between Division I schools. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, alleges that the rule violates Section 1 of the Sherman Act, which prohibits trade restraints. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, one of the participants in the lawsuit, criticizes the rule for its minimal connection to academic or athletic amateurism and argues that it harms both college athletes and consumers.The lawsuit was prompted, in part, by the NCAA's denial of a transfer waiver for athlete RaeQuan Battle, who sought to play basketball for West Virginia University after transferring from Montana State University. The NCAA's transfer rules require student athletes to obtain permission for transfers, usually only granted under specific circumstances like health or urgent needs.The complaint argues that the transfer rule unfairly restricts players' mobility and opportunities, ironically under the guise of protecting their welfare. It prevents athletes from optimizing their own welfare by making them choose between immediate ineligibility and transferring to a better-suited school.Additionally, this lawsuit is among several recent legal challenges against the NCAA. These include lawsuits by student athletes over fair compensation for their name, image, and likeness, and by NCAA volunteer coaches alleging a conspiracy to avoid paying them. Recently, college athletes gained class action status in a lawsuit against the NCAA for denying compensation for the use of their likenesses, potentially leading to damages up to $4.5 billion. Another class action in California challenges the NCAA's cap on athlete compensation.NCAA Transfer Rule Challenged by States as Anti-Competitive (1)The Los Angeles trial court system is experimenting with an artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to redact minors' personal information from court records. This initiative, led by Accenture PLC, involves using AI to identify and remove sensitive data such as social security numbers, addresses, and medical information from minors' case files. This is part of an effort to enhance privacy and efficiency in handling court documents.Los Angeles Superior Court Presiding Judge Samantha Jessner supports the use of AI for good, believing that this tool can improve efficiency in managing similar tasks. Currently, the court employs software akin to Microsoft Word's find-and-replace feature, requiring manual input by court staff.Fordham University School of Law Associate Professor Chinmayi Sharma sees potential in this AI tool to alleviate long wait times and backlogs, particularly in family court proceedings. However, the tool is still in development, and it's uncertain whether the Los Angeles Superior Court will ultimately implement it.The Court Technology Services division plans to manage access to the tool. Clerks will feed documents into the system for redaction, and logged-in users will be able to view the redacted documents. The staff will review these redactions to ensure accuracy.Sharma notes that human oversight is crucial, as the tool's suggestions are subject to final approval by a person. If errors are identified, documents can be taken down, corrected, and republished.Concerns exist regarding potential AI biases, especially since AI models often perform better with data associated with more represented demographics like white people. However, if the AI relies solely on court documents for training, which more accurately reflect the court's demographics, the likelihood of bias might be reduced.David Evan Harris, a scholar at the University of California, Berkeley, emphasizes the need for public scrutiny, bias testing, and transparency regarding the vendor. He also stresses the importance of considering the overall ecosystem surrounding the tool, including user interface ease and staff workload.Sharma warns of the risks of over-reliance on the AI system by employees, drawing parallels to law firm associates who might trust AI-generated sources without thorough verification. This highlights the need for careful checks even as AI assists in the redaction process.AI Tool to Redact Minors' Info in Testing for Los Angeles CourtDonald Trump is launching an appeal that could reach the Supreme Court, representing his best chance to avoid a trial next year over criminal charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Legal experts suggest that the appeal might not succeed on its merits but could delay the trial, allowing Trump to continue his campaign against President Joe Biden. His lawyers are appealing a ruling by a federal judge in Washington, D.C., which rejected Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution for actions taken while president.The trial is scheduled to begin in March, but this appeal could significantly postpone it. Trump's legal team has requested to halt all proceedings before U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan while the appeal is pending. Special Counsel Jack Smith's office has accused Trump of consistently attempting to delay and disrupt the trial.Trump faces charges of defrauding the United States and obstructing Congress through schemes to halt the transfer of power after losing the 2020 election. He has pleaded not guilty and argued that prosecuting former presidents for official actions would weaken the presidency, an argument dismissed by Judge Chutkan.The timeline for the appeal process is uncertain. The D.C. Circuit court could expedite its review, possibly maintaining the current trial schedule. However, if the appeals process is prolonged and the Supreme Court decides to hear the case, the March trial date becomes highly unlikely, potentially delaying the case for months.Trump's appeal strategy could impact his simultaneous criminal prosecutions in other cases. Any significant delay could affect the timing of these trials, especially as the 2024 election approaches. Trump has consistently denied all charges, labeling them a "witch hunt."Trump immunity appeal offers best chance to stave off 2020 election trial | ReutersGene Levoff, Apple's former top corporate lawyer, has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to U.S. insider trading charges. U.S. District Judge William Martini in Newark, New Jersey, handed down a sentence of four years of probation and 2,000 hours of community service. Additionally, Levoff was ordered to pay a $30,000 fine and forfeit $604,000, the amount he gained illegally through insider trading.Levoff admitted to six counts of securities fraud, each of which could have carried a maximum 20-year prison term and a $5 million fine. His lawyer, Kevin Marino, expressed satisfaction with the sentencing, considering it fair and appropriate.Prosecutors revealed that Levoff used his positions at Apple, including corporate secretary, head of corporate law, and co-chair of a committee reviewing the company's financial results, to make illegal trades. He gained $604,000 from trading over $14 million between 2011 and 2016, exploiting confidential information and ignoring Apple's "blackout periods" that prohibit trading before financial results are publicized.Levoff was also responsible for enforcing Apple's insider trading policy, which he violated. Apple, headquartered in Cupertino, California, terminated Levoff in September 2018, five months before he faced criminal charges.Ex-Apple lawyer sentenced to probation for insider trading | ReutersA lawsuit has been filed in a Chicago federal court against major video game developers, including Activision Blizzard Inc., Epic Games Inc., Roblox Corp., and other companies, alleging that their games have led to addiction in a 9-year-old. The child, identified as D.G. in the complaint, reportedly suffers from severe emotional distress, diminished social interactions, loss of friends, poor hygiene, and withdrawal symptoms such as rage and anger due to playing games like Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Grand Theft Auto for six to eight hours daily.The lawsuit claims that video game addiction is a national epidemic affecting youth, driven by feedback loops, reward systems, and microtransactions in games. These microtransactions allow users to spend real money on in-game perks, exploiting psychological mechanisms and neuroscience, particularly impacting vulnerable groups like minors.D.G. plays across various platforms, including Xbox, PS4, iPhone, and Android devices. The complaint also points to patents owned by the gaming companies that allegedly encourage in-game spending, thereby deceiving and harming children while benefitting the companies financially.The Entertainment Software Association, a video game trade group, responded to the lawsuit, stating that the industry prioritizes positive experiences for players and provides tools for managing gameplay aspects. The trade group argues that billions of people globally enjoy video games healthily and responsibly, and claims to the contrary are not fact-based.The lawsuit also names Apple Inc., Google LLC, Microsoft Corp., and Nintendo of America Inc. as defendants. Activision, Epic, Video Game Developers Face Addiction Suit (1) Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Dan brings in Friday by establishing the notion that he may have been the original white rap artist, dating back to his days in Catholic school. Also, President Trump scores a legal victory as the D.C. Court of Appeals stays the gag order issued by District Judge Tanya Chutkan in his 'election subversion' criminal case.

A three-judge panel of the US Circuit Court of Appeals in the nation's capital enjoined a directive restricting communication imposed on ex-President Donald Trump regarding his ongoing Jan. 6 legal situation. This rapid response transpired mere hours after the legal team representing him activated an emergency appeal related to the issue. The judicial panel suspended the speech-restricting order embedded on the septuagenarian former president by District Judge Tanya Chutkan and slated oral arguments to be held on Nov. 20. The defense advocates for Trump, led by attorneys John Lauro from Florida and Jon Sauer from Missouri, had earlier requested an expedited ruling on their appeal by Nov. 10. They portrayed the original order as a baseless and novel endeavor to suppress the communicative freedoms of a leading candidate of the 2024 GOP. Just two days prior, DC District Judge Chutkan reestablished the gag order following a document submitted by federal prosecutors. The memo alluded to Mr. Trump's record of deploying abrasive speech aimed at their legal team, the presiding verdict-giver, potential jury members, and possible witnesses. At the heart of their grievance, Special Counsel Jack Smith referenced recent expressive activities on the ex-president's social platforms. Especially concerning was a post insinuating that Trump's former Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows, had received immunity in return for forged testimonies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interesting development on the judicial front for former President Donald Trump was reported last Sunday. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, presiding over his election interference case, took a decision that could be seen as a boon for Trump. Notably, the judge dismissed a proposition from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to incarcerate Trump for allegedly disregarding a court-imposed gag order. While reinstating the gag order, Judge Chutkan defied the DOJ's request to instill her ruling into the conditions of Trump's release. She lifted a temporary hold she initially positioned on her gag order, firmly stating the fairness of a trial should be a shared obligation. The fairness, according to her, should extend also to the government and the public, apart from the defendant himself. Furthermore, Chutkan rejected an application from Trump's side asking for a long-term stay of the order. The said order prevents Trump from openly aiming at court personnel, potential witnesses, or the counsel's team, during his appeal process. The apparent zeal to maintain the equilibrium in this high-profile case seems to be the driving force behind her rulings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has once again imposed a gag order on former President Donald Trump, silencing him in an ongoing federal election interference case. Just two weeks ago, the restrictions were set barring Trump from publicly targeting prosecutors, court staff, and potential witnesses. Trump, not one to back down, immediately appealed, hoping to lift the gag while the appeal is under consideration. Chutkan, however, stands firm. Her ruling emphasizes the necessity of these restrictions to ensure a fair and just trial, highlighting that the right to a fair trial extends beyond defendants to the government and the public as well. She points out past instances where Trump's public attacks have led to threats and harassment against individuals, showing a clear disregard for the potential harm caused by his words. How will this impact Trump's actions and words moving forward, and what does this mean for the future of high-profile legal battles? Only time will tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last Thursday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a warning to civilians in northern Gaza to evacuate south, giving them 24 hours to do so (though a spokesman later said that the IDF understood that the evacuation might take several days). But since then, while massing troops on the border, the IDF has not invaded Gaza, except in sporadic attacks to conduct reconnaissance. Public support for Jordan surged among House Republicans in the hours before a vote, eclipsing the conference vote held Friday. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan sided with prosecutors on Monday to place a gag order on former President Donald Trump in the case related to January 6. Plus more on today's episode. 

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom leads off the Dom Giordano Program by offering up live updates on the vote in Washington, D.C. in Congress to determine the next Speaker of the House. Producer Dan takes a moment to recall Dom's prediction that this type of drama would play out following Matt Gaetz's proposition to oust Kevin McCarthy. Dom tells who voted how, and notes a surprisingly positive decision from local Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. Then, Dom welcomes in Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett to the Dom Giordano Program to break down the gag order placed upon former President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan filed, explaining that Trump had made statements that threated the integrity of his criminal election interference investigation. Jarrett tells of the decision, explaining the implications that the order will have both on the trial of Donald Trump and the upcoming election in which the candidate is featured as a front-runner. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Dom welcomes in Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett to the Dom Giordano Program to break down the gag order placed upon former President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan filed, explaining that Trump had made statements that threated the integrity of his criminal election interference investigation. Jarrett tells of the decision, explaining the implications that the order will have both on the trial of Donald Trump and the upcoming election in which the candidate is featured as a front-runner. (Photo by Joe Corrigan/Getty Images)

BlazeTV contributors Eric July and Jaco Booyens join the show to discuss Biden's interview on "60 Minutes" last night, during which he gave a weak response to Hamas' attack on Israel. The State Department officially announced that 30 Americans were killed in the attacks, and 13 more are missing as Hamas continues to take hostages in Gaza. Spokesman John Kirby told MSNBC today that the administration is not sure how it will be able to rescue the American hostages. House Republicans have yet to come to an agreement on their next speaker. Congressman Jim Jordan has not shored up enough votes from his own party, leading some Republicans to turn to their fellow Democrats to force a bipartisan deal. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan sided with prosecutors on Monday to place a gag order on former President Donald Trump in the case related to January 6. Will Trump be able to keep his mouth shut until his court date next year? Today's Sponsors: Stop supporting companies that don't align with your values. Patriot Mobile's 100% U.S.-based customer service team makes switching easy! Just go to http://PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/NEWS or call 1-878-PATRIOT! Get FREE ACTIVATION today with the offer code NEWS. Whether it be natural disasters, supply chain shortages, medical emergencies — you name it — you can rest easy knowing that you have antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-parasitics on hand to help keep you and your family safe. Go to HTTP://www.twc.health/WHY and use code WHY for 10% off at checkout. New section grand opening of prime Texas properties at wholesale prices. Multimillion-dollar club house, equestrian center, and resort style pool exclusively for owners. New section grand opening. Saturday, October 21s. Buy directly from the developer and save thousands. These properties are wholesale-priced to sell in one day. Call 765-LAKE-NOW — that's 765-525-3669. Or go online to http://www.txlanddeal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Waldman soothes our post-Friday-the-13th jitters with his elixir of useful information. Greg Dworkin is also here with the pundits and polls, though not just any poles, but Pole polls. Opposition leader Donald Tusk... no, you read that right, Donald Tusk has declared victory in Poland, which is a defeat for Law and Justice, but a victory for the Gay Empire, women, and most everybody else. The Hamas attacks on Israel might finally, finally, finally shake Bibi Netanyahu's authoritarian rule. OG presidential nitwit George W. Bush has some advice on how to handle the Middle East.  House Republicans remain ruptured. If anyone were hoping to destroy the country, picking Jim Jordan for House Speaker would be the no-brainer choice, perhaps the most no-brainer choice. Gym's got Sean Hannity's vote, but pretty much no one else would be happy if he got in. That's why Jordan's campaign has apparently decided that “happy” votes would not be prioritized. George Santos ran through a House office screaming, clutching a baby that he claimed wasn't his “yet”. Scott Waldman (No, David is not my father… yet.) reports that West Virgina Governor Jim Justice's coal baron side hustle just isn't what it used to be. Of course, Jim's goofy finances won't hinder his political career, according to Mark Blankenship, who isn't the son of Mike Lindell Doppelgänger Don Blankenship... maybe. Mike “The Pillow” Lindell is also broke, but not as broke as Peter Navarro.  U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has told Donald Trump to stuff a pillow in it. Ex-Trump Org. Allen Weisselberg got really quiet after Forbes Magazine reported on his perjury. Plenty of damning evidence, but no charges for the Border Patrol agents who shot and killed a Native American man outside his home.

On this day in legal history in 1946 the Nuremberg executions were carried out, following the trials of ten high level officials of the Third Reich.On October 16, 1946, a somber chapter in the aftermath of World War II closed with the Nuremberg executions. Ten prominent members of the Nazi regime were hanged, marking the end of the historic Nuremberg trials that sought justice for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide. The executed men included Hans Frank, Wilhelm Frick, Alfred Jodl, Ernst Kaltenbrunner, Wilhelm Keitel, Joachim von Ribbentrop, Alfred Rosenberg, Fritz Sauckel, Arthur Seyss-Inquart, and Julius Streicher. Hermann Göring, another top Nazi official scheduled to be executed, evaded the noose by committing suicide the night before.These executions took place in the gymnasium of Nuremberg Prison and were carried out by the United States Army. Master Sergeant John C. Woods and his assistant, military policeman Joseph Malta, were the executioners. They used the standard drop method instead of the long drop, which led to considerable controversy as some of the men did not die quickly from a broken neck, but slowly strangled to death. Reports indicated that some hangings took from 14 to 28 minutes, leading to claims of botched executions, which the Army later denied.The order of the executions began at 1:11 a.m. with von Ribbentrop and spanned just about two hours. The condemned men were allowed final statements, many of which expressed a mix of nationalistic sentiments, pleas for peace, and even denial of guilt. For instance, Ribbentrop's final words were a wish for understanding between East and West, and for peace in the world. On the other hand, Fritz Sauckel claimed his innocence and asked God to make Germany great again.Kingsbury Smith of the International News Service provided an eyewitness account, complete with photographs, that later appeared in newspapers. The initial belief was that the bodies were taken to Dachau for cremation. However, they were actually incinerated in a crematorium in Munich, and the ashes were scattered over the river Isar.The Nuremberg executions and the trials that preceded them remain landmarks in the evolution of international law and human rights. While they meted out justice to some of the perpetrators of the Holocaust and other wartime atrocities, they also ignited debates on judicial ethics and the very nature of evil. Thus, October 16 serves not just as a grim remembrance of the punishment meted out to some of history's worst criminals, but also as a milestone in the ongoing global dialogue about justice and accountability.Judge David R. Jones, a top U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Texas, has resigned amid an ethics investigation. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a formal misconduct complaint against him for not disclosing his live-in relationship with Elizabeth Freeman, an attorney at Jackson Walker LLP, a prominent bankruptcy firm. In a statement, Jones said he had become a "distraction" to the court's work and resigned to refocus attention on the court. His departure may trigger further scrutiny of the high-profile Chapter 11 cases he had overseen, including those involving Neiman Marcus, JCPenney, Seadrill Ltd., and Chesapeake Energy.The misconduct complaint was lodged by Chief Judge Priscilla Richman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which has jurisdiction over federal courts in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Freeman and Jones have lived together since 2017, and Jones approved attorney fees for Jackson Walker and even recommended Freeman for professional positions without disclosing their relationship. Richman stated there was "probable cause to believe that Judge Jones has engaged in misconduct."Jackson Walker learned of the relationship allegation in March 2021 and instructed Freeman to stop working on cases overseen by Jones. The firm claims to have acted responsibly, including conducting a full inquiry and consulting external ethics counsel. Freeman left the firm in late 2022. Jones was sworn in as a bankruptcy judge in 2011 and was instrumental in making the Southern District of Texas a popular venue for large corporate Chapter 11 cases.Jones defended his actions by stating he and Freeman were not married and that he had no economic interest in her cases. However, Richman cited instances where Jones violated the code of conduct for U.S. judges, including not recusing himself where impartiality could be questioned. The Department of Justice's bankruptcy watchdog also questioned a bankruptcy plan mediated by Jones involving a party represented by Freeman.As of now, it is unclear whether the federal appeals court investigation into Jones will continue post-resignation. Legal experts suggest the case could have long-term ripple effects, raising questions about what other judges or firms may have known about the relationship. Calls for larger reforms in bankruptcy practice have also been ignited, emphasizing the need for expanded disclosures and better regulation.Texas Bankruptcy Judge Resigns After His Ethics Questioned (2)Top US bankruptcy judge resigns amid ethics inquiry | ReutersCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill to regulate the state's cryptocurrency industry, which hosts nearly a quarter of all blockchain companies in North America. The legislation comes in the wake of issues like last year's collapse of the FTX exchange and aims to establish a basic regulatory framework. Newsom, who is a proponent of blockchain innovation, had previously vetoed similar legislation but suggests that the current measure may still require further refinement for clarity.The law, known as AB 39, is paired with another bill, SB 401, which targets cryptocurrency kiosks, ATM-like machines where cryptocurrencies can be bought or exchanged. Both bills were signed by the governor. AB 39 seeks to replicate New York's licensing system for cryptocurrency businesses, requiring various safety protocols, documentation, and fees. Businesses will also need to disclose if their services are insured and must maintain a customer phone line. Enforcement actions, including revoking licenses and imposing civil penalties of up to $20,000 per day, will be handled by the state Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.SB 401 imposes restrictions on crypto kiosks, capping transactions at $1,000 per day and limiting charges to a maximum of $5 or 15% of the transaction value. Documentation requirements have also been stipulated for greater accountability. Consumer advocates believe that these laws are essential for curbing fraud in the cryptocurrency sector. However, industry groups like the Crypto Council for Innovation, representing companies such as Coinbase and Gemini, have opposed both bills. They argue that the laws need more exemptions for smaller companies and more clarity around the licensing process, while also claiming that the kiosk restrictions could effectively put such businesses out of operation.Gov. Newsom Signs Crypto Licensing Bill in CaliforniaSen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted for allegedly acting as a foreign agent for Egypt, which has led to renewed scrutiny of his role in blocking reforms to the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Menendez, a Democrat, had substantial influence over FARA-related legislation in his capacity as chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a position he stepped down from following a previous corruption indictment. He has been identified as a significant obstacle to legislative efforts to modernize FARA, a law dating back to 1938 that requires disclosure for those acting on behalf of foreign interests.Bipartisan calls for reforming FARA have been growing, especially as the Department of Justice has increased its investigations under the law since 2016. However, comprehensive updates have failed to gain traction. Menendez had publicly blocked an expedited vote on FARA reform in 2020 and also worked behind the scenes to thwart changes to the foreign lobbying disclosure law. His indictment has now raised questions about whether his actions were motivated by a desire to cover his own activities related to Egypt.Menendez explained his 2020 decision to block a FARA package by urging a more comprehensive look at the proposed changes. A spokesperson for Sen. Charles Grassley, who backed the FARA reform, stated that Menendez has not been cooperative on FARA reform since the 2020 defeat of the proposal. Menendez, who is not charged under FARA but under a different statute pertaining to public officials, has denied any wrongdoing.The indictment against Menendez has reinvigorated discussions about the need for FARA reform. Legal experts suggest that his case could be a catalyst for legislative action, much like past scandals have precipitated changes in lobbying laws. The removal of Menendez from his committee position could also remove a significant barrier to FARA reform.The Justice Department alleges that Menendez conspired with officials who should have been registered under FARA, raising the stakes for reforms to the law, which has multiple ambiguities and outdated language. If Menendez is proven to have acted on Egypt's behalf, it could make it difficult for Congress to ignore calls for reform, especially given that Menendez had been urging the DOJ to investigate a Republican politician under FARA.Menendez Indicted as Foreign Agent After Thwarting Related BillU.S. prosecutors are expected to request a judge to restrict former President Donald Trump's public comments about a federal case that accuses him of attempting to overturn his loss in the 2020 election. The hearing is planned by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan and aims to consider Special Counsel Jack Smith's bid to prevent Trump from discussing potential witnesses and making disparaging remarks about prosecutors, court staff, and potential jurors. Smith has pointed to Trump's "inflammatory public statements," including social media attacks, arguing that they could undermine public confidence in the legal process and possibly sway jurors.Trump, who is not expected to attend the hearing, has strongly opposed this request, describing it as an attempt to limit his free speech while he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. The issue has become an early contentious point, approximately five months ahead of Trump's scheduled trial. The former president is charged with conspiracy to interfere in the vote counting and blocking the certification of the 2020 election, which he lost to Joe Biden.Trump has pleaded not guilty and accuses the prosecutors of interfering with his campaign. This is one of four criminal cases brought against him by federal and state prosecutors this year. Earlier this month, a New York judge issued a gag order against Trump in a civil fraud trial, prohibiting him from speaking about court staff.In a court filing, prosecutors cited comments Trump made on his Truth Social site about potential witnesses, including former Vice President Mike Pence and former top U.S. general Mark Milley. They argue that Trump's remarks are consistent with threatening behavior he exhibited after the 2020 election, which led to threats from his supporters against election officials.Trump's legal team has responded by saying there is no evidence to suggest that his social media posts have adversely affected the case. They accuse prosecutors of trying to impose broad restrictions on Trump's ability to criticize the government. Trump's lawyers argue that the proposed gag order is an attempt by the Biden administration to unlawfully silence its major political opponent.Special Counsel Jack Smith was appointed to provide the investigation a degree of independence from the political leadership of the U.S. Justice Department. Prosecutors have previously refuted allegations of political interference.Prosecutors aim to persuade judge to rein in Trump comments on election case | ReutersMicrosoft has successfully completed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, making franchises like Call of Duty officially part of Xbox. The deal makes Microsoft the second-largest gaming company in the world, surpassing Sony. It also greatly expands the catalog for Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service, with Activision Blizzard titles like Overwatch 2, Diablo IV, and World of Warcraft, while boosting Microsoft's presence in mobile gaming through titles like Candy Crush and Call of Duty Mobile. Microsoft has signed a 10-year agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation but may make other Activision Blizzard franchises exclusive to Xbox.The acquisition expands Microsoft's gaming business by roughly 10,000 employees. Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will remain with the company through the end of 2023, reporting to Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. Microsoft has agreed to union neutrality, and Activision Blizzard employees will have the opportunity to recognize a union through a simple card check process starting 60 days from now.The deal was initially announced in January 2022 after Activision Blizzard faced a drop in stock price due to major game delays and reports of sexual harassment within the company. Contrary to previous expectations that Kotick would resign after the deal, he is set to stay on and stands to make nearly $400 million from the sale via his stock holdings.Legal battles almost derailed the merger, with the Federal Trade Commission attempting to block it, resulting in a week-long trial. However, Microsoft managed to clear the regulatory hurdles, including agreeing to sell cloud gaming rights for Activision Blizzard games in the UK to Ubisoft to satisfy the UK's Competition and Markets Authority.Going forward, Microsoft faces the challenge of integrating Activision Blizzard into its existing gaming operations, a process that is expected to take years. This acquisition significantly amplifies Microsoft's gaming business, coming after its 2020 purchase of Bethesda Softworks' parent company ZeniMax, and sets the stage for future industry consolidation.Microsoft Finally Closes Massive Activision Blizzard Deal, Making Call Of Duty Officially Part Of Xbox Now Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Oct. 16 at 7 a.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is considering a trip to Israel in the coming days but no travel has been finalized, a senior administration official said Sunday. It would be a powerful symbol of sympathy and support following the brutal attack by Hamas. RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians in besieged Gaza are crowding into hospitals and schools. They are seeking shelter and running low on food and water ahead of an expected Israeli ground offensive following more than a week of punishing airstrikes launched in response to a deadly Hamas rampage. More than a million Palestinians have fled their homes in Gaza in the past week. As the enclave's food, water and medicine supplies dwindled, all eyes were on the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, where trucks carrying badly needed aid have been waiting for days as mediators press for a cease-fire that would allow them enter Gaza and allow foreigners to leave. CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say a 71-year-old Illinois man has been charged with a hate crime, accused of fatally stabbing a young boy and seriously wounded a woman because of their Islamic faith and the Israel-Hamas war. The Will County Sheriff's Office says in a statement that the man was in custody Sunday and is charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, hate crimes and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Authorities say they found the woman and child repeatedly stabbed Saturday morning at a home southwest of Chicago. The sheriff's office says the woman was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds and is expected to survive. WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors and lawyers for former President Donald Trump are heading to court to argue over a proposed gag order aimed at reining in his diatribes on likely witnesses and others in his 2020 election interference case in Washington. Special counsel Jack Smith's team has accused Trump of using increasingly incendiary rhetoric to try to undermine the public's confidence in the justice system and taint the jury pool. Trump's defense has called the gag order proposal an unconstitutional effort to “silence” his political speech as he campaigns for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. It's unclear whether U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan will issue a ruling Monday. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid says it has filed for bankruptcy and obtained $3.45 billion in fresh financing as it carries out a restructuring plan while coping with falling sales and opioid-related lawsuits. Rite Aid said it would also close “underperforming” stores. Rite Aid, which owns Bartell Drug, is among the companies that has faced lawsuits over the opioid epidemic. It said the head of a financial advisory firm, Jeffrey Stein, was appointed CEO as of Sunday, replacing interim CEO Elizabeth Burr. In 2022, Rite Aid settled for up to $30 million to resolve lawsuits alleging its pharmacies contributed to an oversupply of prescription opioids. WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan becoming House speaker would help cement the far right's takeover of the Republican Party and trigger conflict with Democrats over the size and scope of government. A Jordan speakership would also come with political baggage heading into next year's election. The Ohio congressman has such a reputation as a political brawler that former House Speaker John Boehner once said he'd never met someone “who spent more time tearing things apart.” Jordan is a favorite of former President Donald Trump. But Jordan's path to the speakership is by no means certain. Jordan will need support from nearly every House Republican in a chamber they narrowly control. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee raised more than $71 million for his reelection in the three months ending Sept. 30, a strong indication that party donors remain united behind him going into a 2024 race that may feature a rematch with Donald Trump. Sunday's announcement follows the president's campaign and party saying they'd raised slightly more, $72-plus million in the 10 weeks between the official announcement he was seeking reelection on April 25 and the end of the second quarter on June 30. The campaign also said Democrats have $91 million in cash on hand, the highest-ever total by a Democrat at this point in an election cycle. Actor Suzanne Somers, who's best known for playing Chrissy Snow on the U.S. TV sitcom “Three's Company,” has died. She was 76. Her family said in statement that Somers had breast cancer for over 23 years and died Sunday morning. Her immediate family members were with her in Palm Springs, California, and had been planning to celebrate her 77th birthday on Monday. Somer's most famous acting role came with “Three's Company.” That ABC network sitcom aired from 1977 to 1984, though Somers' participation ended in 1981. On “Three's Company,” she played the ditzy blonde opposite John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt. Unbeatens are no longer in the NFL as the last two teams with unblemished records tasted defeat for the first time, a placekicker had a field day over in London, Baseball's post season resumed with game one of the American League Championship Series and the WNBA Championship series will continue into next week.  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fran Drescher said Thursday that she is baffled and disappointed that Hollywood studios abruptly broke off talks this week with the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. The actors guild president told The Associated Press that she did not understand why negotiations collapsed but that these bargaining tactics will not weaken the actors guild's resolve. The studios announced Wednesday that they had suspended contract negotiations, saying the gap between the two sides was too great to make continuing worth it, despite an offer they said was as good as the one that recently ended the writers strike. Piper Laurie, the strong-willed, Oscar-nominated actor who performed in acclaimed roles despite at one point abandoning acting altogether in search of a “more meaningful” life, has died. She was 91. She received Academy Award nominations for three very different films: The 1961 poolroom drama “The Hustler”; the film version of Stephen King's horror classic “Carrie,” in 1976; and the romantic drama “Children of a Lesser God,” in 1986. She also appeared in several acclaimed roles on television and the stage, including in David Lynch's “Twin Peaks” in the 1990s. Movie theaters turned into concert venues this weekend as Swifties brought their dance moves and friendship bracelets to multiplexes across the country. The unparalleled enthusiasm helped propel “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” to a massive, first place debut between $95 million and $97 million in North America, AMC Theaters said Sunday. In just three days, it's already surpassed the total $73 million in domestic earnings of “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.” And if it comes in on the higher end of projections when totals are released Monday, it could be the biggest October film opening ever. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is a senior producer for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A federal government shutdown this weekend is looking all but certain, as a bipartisan Senate attempt to keep the government open met a cold response from House Republicans. If there's no agreement by Sunday, October 1, a federal shutdown could halt food aid for pregnant women and children, stop funding for food safety inspectors and community health clinics, end aid to Ukraine, and much more. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan says she won't recuse herself from Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case in Washington. After a 148-day strike, Hollywood screenwriters secure significant guardrails against the use of artificial intelligence in one of the first major labor battles over generative AI in the workplace. Russia accuses the West of assisting the attack on its Black Sea Fleet headquarters. US representative Pramila Jayapal introduced legislation today which would invest in climate-resilient jobs. The Climate Resilience Workforce Act would also fund new climate-resilient plans at the federal, state, and local levels. The second GOP debate will kick off much without former president Donald Trump. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – Wednesday, September 27, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A federal government shutdown this weekend is looking all but certain, as a bipartisan Senate attempt to keep the government open met a cold response from House Republicans. If there's no agreement by Sunday, October 1, a federal shutdown could halt food aid for pregnant women and children, stop funding for food safety inspectors and community health clinics, end aid to Ukraine, and much more. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan says she won't recuse herself from Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case in Washington. After a 148-day strike, Hollywood screenwriters secure significant guardrails against the use of artificial intelligence in one of the first major labor battles over generative AI in the workplace. Russia accuses the West of assisting the attack on its Black Sea Fleet headquarters. US representative Pramila Jayapal introduced legislation today which would invest in climate-resilient jobs. The Climate Resilience Workforce Act would also fund new climate-resilient plans at the federal, state, and local levels. The second GOP debate will kick off much without former president Donald Trump. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – Wednesday, September 27, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Sept. 27 at 6:39 a.m. CT: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says that it will expel a U.S. soldier who crossed into the country through the heavily armed border between the Koreas in July. The North's official Korean Central News Agency said Wednesday that authorities have finished their questioning of Pvt. Travis King. It said that he confessed to illegally entering the North and quoted him criticizing the U.S. Verifying the authenticity of the comments attributed to King is impossible. The agency did not say when authorities plan to expel King or to where. The White House, the State Department and the Pentagon did not have any immediate comment on the report. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The strike by Hollywood screenwriters is over. Leaders of the writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios. The governing boards of the eastern and western branches of the Writers Guild of America both voted to accept the deal, and afterward declared that the strike would be over and writers would be free to work starting at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. The vote came after numerous writers joined striking actors on picket lines. The writers deal brought renewed optimism to the pickets. There are currently no negotiations set between the actors and the alliance of studios, streaming services and producers. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police and witnesses say groups of teenagers swarmed into stores in Philadelphia's Center City, stuffing plastic bags with merchandise and fleeing. Police made several arrests. Police say an Apple store was one of those hit Tuesday, but fleeing teenagers dropped iPhones and a pile of iPads. Eyewitness video and news reports showed mobs of masked youngster in hoodies at that store, Lululemon and Foot Locker, where a guard reportedly was assaulted. Police say some arrests were made. No injuries were immediately reported. NEW YORK (AP) — Target says it's closing nine stores in four states, including one in New York City's East Harlem neighborhood, and three in the San Francisco Bay Area. It says theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers. The closings will be effective Oct. 21 and will also include three stores in Portland, Oregon and two in Seattle. The Minneapolis retailer said Tuesday it will offer affected workers the opportunity to transfer to other stores. The store closings account for just a fraction of the 1,900 stores Target operates nationwide. But they underscore the challenges that retailers face in reducing theft in stores as they wrestle with protecting their workers and customers while trying to serve the community. SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Republicans are meeting for their second presidential debate as top rivals seek to blunt the momentum of Donald Trump. The former president is so confident that he will continue to cruise through the party's primary that he's again forgoing sharing a stage with his competitors. Seven GOP White House candidates are squaring off at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California for a debate Wednesday sponsored by Fox Business. Rather than attend, Trump will be in Detroit, delivering a primetime speech that will compete for airtime with the debate and take place before a crowd of current and former union members. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran is claiming that it has successfully launched an imaging satellite into space. The state-run IRNA news agency is quoting the country's communication minister as saying the Noor-3 satellite had been put in orbit 450 kilometers, or 280 miles, above the Earth's surface. There was no immediate acknowledgment from Western officials of the launch or of the satellite being put into orbit. Iran has had a series of failed launches in recent years. The United States has alleged that Iran's satellite launches defy a U.N. Security Council resolution and has called on Tehran to undertake no activity related to ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons. BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (AP) — The National Park Service says a South Carolina woman died after falling from a scenic overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina. The park service says dispatchers received a report of a woman who fell down a cliff at Glassmine Falls Overlook on Saturday afternoon. Rescuers found the woman about 150 feet below the overlook. Officials identified the woman as 61-year-old Nancy Sampson of Greer, South Carolina, and confirmed she had succumbed to injuries from her fall. The parkway known for its views of the Appalachian Highlands stretches 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina. In sports: The Brewers clinch the NL Central, the NL wild card race remains right, the Orioles win a game but lose a legend, and the Rangers maintain their lead in the AL West despite a loss. BALTIMORE (AP) — Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died. He was 86. The Orioles announced his death in a joint statement with Robinson's family. The statement did not say how Robinson died. Coming of age before the free agent era, Robinson spent his entire 23-year career with the Orioles. He almost single-handedly helped Baltimore defeat Cincinnati in the 1970 World Series and homered in Game 1 of the Orioles' 1966 sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers for their first crown. NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart won the WNBA's Most Valuable Player award for the second time in her career Tuesday in a very close race. There were only 13 points separating Stewart from second-place finisher Alyssa Thomas of Connecticut and last year's MVP, A'ja Wilson of Las Vegas. Stewart received 446 points. Thomas had 439 points and Wilson received 433 points. All the WNBA awards are voted on by a 60-person national media panel and had them vote for their top five choices for the MVP award. On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. CT: VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden has joined picketing United Auto Workers in Michigan on the 12th day of their strike against major carmakers. It's a demonstration of support for organized labor unparalleled in presidential history. He told workers Tuesday to “stick with it." He exchanged fist bumps with grinning workers a day before former President Donald Trump makes his own visit to meet with UAW members. Biden has repeatedly sided with the UAW during the strike. Strikers chanted “no deals, no wheels” and “no pay, no parts” as Biden arrived at the General Motors distribution center west of Detroit. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Relatives of a man shot and killed by a Philadelphia police officer during a traffic stop for erratic driving are stunned and distraught by a judge's dismissal of all charges. Relatives of Eddie Irizarry said Tuesday after the ruling that police should not need to fatally shoot someone just because they speed or act irrationally. The judge dismissed a murder count and other charges against Officer Mark Dial after watching police bodycam video of the traffic stop and shooting. The defense asserted that Dial acted in self-defense when he fired through the driver's side window of Irizarry's sedan in August. WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Cory Booker is calling on fellow New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez to resign. Booker said in a statement Tuesday that the federal bribery charges against Menendez, also a Democrat, contain ”shocking allegations of corruption and specific, disturbing details of wrongdoing.” Booker's statement comes as a growing number of Democratic senators are calling for the three-term senator to step aside. Menendez, the chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and his wife Nadine were indicted on Friday, accused of using his position to aid the authoritarian government of Egypt and also to pressure federal prosecutors to drop a case against a friend. The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. They allege the e-commerce behemoth uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on and off Amazon, overcharge sellers and stifle competition. The complaint is the result of a yearslong investigation into Amazon's businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against the company in its nearly 30-year history. The agency and states that joined the lawsuit are asking the court to issue a permanent injunction that they say would prohibit Amazon from engaging in its unlawful conduct and restore competition. Amazon says the FTC is “wrong on the facts and the law." SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will raise taxes on guns and ammunition. The federal government already taxes guns at 10% or 11%. The law Newsom signed on Tuesday adds an 11% tax on top of that. The money will pay for things like security improvements in public schools and violence prevention programs. The law takes effect July 1, 2024. Newsom also signed laws to overhaul the state's rules for carrying concealed weapons and require semiautomatic pistols to have microstamping technology. The California Rifle and Pistol Association has promised to challenge California's new tax in court. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Striking actors have voted to expand their walkout to include the lucrative video game market, a step that could put new pressure on Hollywood studios to make a deal with the performers who provide voices and stunts for games. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists announced the move late Monday, saying that 98% of its members voted to go on strike against video game companies if ongoing negotiations are not successful. The announcement came ahead of more talks planned for Tuesday. Acting work in video games can include voice, motion capture and stunts. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing work to proceed on a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters. The new districts could help Democrats trying to flip control of the House of Representatives. The justices Tuesday rejected Alabama's plea to retain Republican-drawn lines turned down by a lower court. The justices left in place an order directing a court-appointed special master to propose new lines for the state with a second district where Black voters constitute a majority or close to it. The lead plaintiff in the redistricting case calls the ruling a “victory for all Alabamians.” Federal lawsuits over state and congressional districts are pending in Georgia, Louisiana and Texas. WASHINGTON (AP) — A political adviser to Rudy Giuliani is slamming Hunter Biden's lawsuit against the former mayor. Hunter Biden sued Giuliani and another attorney on Tuesday, claiming the two wrongly accessed and shared his personal data after obtaining it from the owner of a computer repair shop. Giuliani adviser Ted Goodman says it was false to claim Giuliani manipulated the laptop hard drive, but that he was “not surprised ... considering the sordid material and potential evidence of crimes on that thing.” The lawsuit is the latest in a new strategy by Hunter Biden to strike back against Republican allies of Donald Trump who have traded and passed around his private data including purported emails and embarrassing images in their effort to discredit President Joe Biden. Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are slamming prosecutors' request for a narrow gag order in his 2020 election subversion case in Washington, calling it an effort to “unconstitutionally silence” his political speech. Trump's attorneys in court papers filed late Monday urge U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to deny the proposal to bar the Republican ex-president from making inflammatory and intimidating comments about witnesses, lawyers and other people involved in the criminal case. Special counsel Jack Smith's team in seeking the order pointed to what it calls a pattern of “false and inflammatory” statements from Trump about the case. NEW YORK (AP) — A former aide in Donald Trump's White House says chief of staff Mark Meadows burned papers so often after the 2020 election his wife complained his suits smelled “like a bonfire.” Cassidy Hutchinson describes the burning papers in a book being released Tuesday. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the book, titled “Enough.” Hutchinson was a White House staffer in her 20s who worked for Meadows. Hutchinson testified on national television about the inner workings of the White House leading up to and including the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. A Meadows lawyer hasn't responded to a request for comment. NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift's trip to watch the Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce didn't just have the internet talking nonstop. Following the 12-time Grammy Award winner's appearance at Arrowhead Stadium, jersey sales for the All-Pro tight-end seemingly skyrocketed. According to sportswear and fan merchandise company Fanatics, Kelce saw a nearly 400% increase in sales the same day that Swift went to watch the Chiefs. Kelce did not speak to reporters afterward, but he was spotted leaving Arrowhead with Swift by his side. Swift, who is currently on a break from her Eras tour, has always been reluctant to discuss her personal life in public — but rumors have been flying about the popstar and the pro football player in recent months. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” in the 1960s and was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular “NCIS” 40 years later, has died. He was 90. "The Man From “U.N.C.L.E” drew mixed reviews but eventually caught on, particularly with teenage girls attracted by McCallum's good looks and enigmatic, intellectual character. McCallum's work with “U.N.C.L.E.” brought him two Emmy nominations, and he got a third as an educator struggling with alcoholism in a 1969 Hallmark Hall of Fame drama called “Teacher, Teacher.” McCallum returned to television in 2003 in another series with an agency known by its initials — CBS' “NCIS.” —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is a senior producer for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. 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Some time soon, former President Donald Trump is expected to file a motion in U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan's courtroom to dismiss the Jan. 6 case against him based on some theory of presidential immunity. In a recent piece for Lawfare, our very own Legal Fellow Saraphin Dhanani and Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes write, “The bottom line is that this defense is a bit of a moon shot for Trump, but it's not a crazy moon shot.”Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien sat down with Saraphin and Ben to talk through their article, “The Trump Defense, Part II: The Presidential Immunity Gambit.” They discussed the general contours of the defense's argument and strategy, the prosecution's likely counterarguments, and all the murkiness and unknowns in between. They also talked about how, even if Judge Chutkan does not accept Trump's immunity defense—and even if the appellate courts ultimately affirm her judgment on that score—the immunity defense could still be useful to the former president. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special counsel Jack Smith has asked U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to limit former President Trump's public statements in the federal 2020 election interference case against him. A newly released court filing reveals that prosecutors want a court order limiting what the former president can say. Trump responded to the request by calling Smith “deranged.” Former federal prosecutor Elliot Williams tells Anderson Cooper how strong he thinks the special counsel's argument is and if he thinks the judge will grant the request. Plus, CNN Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh joins AC360 from Derna, Libya to give an update on the catastrophic flooding that hit the country. More than 5,000 people are feared dead and Libya's United Nations Ambassador expects that number to increase.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Hour 1 -  Good Tuesday morning! Here's what Nick Reed covers this hour: U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan set Trump's D.C. trial for March 4, the day before Super Tuesday. The Ramaswamy campaign is using Nikki Haley's first name, Nimarata Randhawa, in attack ads. Though Haley is of Indian descent (like Ramaswamy), her legal middle name is Nikki and she adopted her husband's surname Haley after the two married in 1996. Her full birth name is Nimarata Nikki Randhawa. A 20-year-old clip of  Vivek Ramaswamy asking then Democratic presidential candidate Rev. Al Shapton why he should vote for him given his lack of “political experience” has resurfaced on social media. Rapper Eminem has sent Ramaswamy a cease and desist letter asking him to quit performing his songs on the campaign trail. New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan (R) consulted with the state attorney general to determine if the U.S. Constitution's Fourteenth Amendment empowers him to keep former President Trump off the 2024 presidential ballot. After this news came out, voters started calling Scanlan's office. He is now backing down, saying he is “not seeking to remove any names” from the Republican primary ballot. Republicans are increasingly optimistic that may win over substantial amounts of black voters as support for President Biden among the demographic appears to be waning. Polling data over the past month appears to show substantial movement away from Biden and toward Trump in terms of their 2024 voting intentions.

Hour 3 -  Good Thursday morning! Here's what Nick Reed covers this hour: The Georgia indictment of President Donald Trump and 18 lawyers, aides, and supporters reflects the unfortunate totalitarian tradition of prosecuting leaders and members of the political opposition in mass trials in which defendants have few rights. Nearly three years after the 2020 presidential election, Americans are still learning facts about possible nationwide voter fraud. In Michigan, Attorney General Dana Nessel's office has now confirmed that there was a state investigation into thousands of suspected fraudulent voter registrations, which was referred to the FBI. Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) faced backlash this week from across the spectrum on the political Right after criticizing a woman's social media post in which she professed her reliance on her Christian faith. A Texas woman is behind bars after allegedly threatening to kill U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan – the federal judge overseeing Special Counsel Jack Smith's 2020 election conspiracy case against former President Donald Trump – and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.

Today opens with an apology from, as she called herself, the crazy plane lady. I thought her viral video followed by her apology made for a nice way for me to open on a Monday with a comment on emotions and human nature. I think we could all use a little more grace in our lives and her story gave me the opportunity to opine on that for a moment. We immediately jump to the David Weiss fallout from Friday. It's nice to see how so many others came to the same conclusions I brought to you on my show. Miranda Devine, Rep. James Comer (R-KY) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) all reiterated the terrible work US Attorney David Weiss had done prior to being named as Special Counsel. Now, all this does, is project the Biden's even more. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is a real piece of work. People have been diving into her prior comments about President Trump and his supporters as well as her support for the BLM riots during the summer of love 2020. Her biased, hyper-partisanship shines through every one of her comments and actions, yet we are supposed to believe she will give Trump a fair hearing. Speaking of bias, Special Prosecutor Jack Smith didn't just start going after political opposition with Trump. For those who may not remember the name Lois Lerner, it might be a good idea to do some reading. She was the head of the IRS who targetted Tea Party groups and would deny them their applications for non-profit status. Unsurprisingly, Jack Smith, back in 2010, was part of this movement to try to find a way of criminalizing them and their movement. Seems like the company hired to “register” democrats in 2020, GBI Strategies, LLC was getting a whole lot of money from a dark money super PAC. FEC records indicate payments from BlackPAC to GBI Strategies in excess of $11.2 million dollars. This is the same company behind the 8,000-10,000 fraudulent voter registrations. What's crazy is the Secretary of State, Dana Nessel, who never once mentioned the fraud investigation now has a comment. According to a press release from her spokesperson, there was no fraud in Michigan because they found out about this case and immediately stepped in and resolved it. We are supposed to believe that a group that was paid more than $11 million dollars across multiple states to register democrats had only one person who was doing that illegally? That was the ONE instance of fraud in the whole state, let alone the rest of the country? While on the subject of fraud, how does it make you feel to know both Dr. Anthony Fauci of the NIAID and Dr. Francis Collins of NIH made over $325 million dollars in royalties for the vaccine work used by private companies in fighting Covid-19? Does it make you think they really had public health first and foremost in their minds? It should make you madder than mad to hear this. Finally, I end with the reading of a report on a terrible wildfire that destroyed millions of acres and a lot of lost lives. No, I'm not talking about Hawaii, but the Great Fire of 1910 that hit Idaho and Montana. We had less people. Less pollution and less CO2 in 1910, yet a massive wildfire occurred in 1910 that was as bad, if not worse, than what happened in Hawaii. Yet, the zealots of the Church of Climatology want to use the event as means of stoking fear and forcing your compliance to their insane designs. Don't fall for it. Push back on these purveyors of lies and deceit. The only way they remain in control is if they are allowed to get with their fabrications. Take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. You can also support the show by visiting my Patreon page!

A much-anticipated hearing today in the Trump 2020 election fraud case has set the stage for how the battle between federal prosecutors and Donald Trump's defense lawyers will unfold. In Washington D.C.'s federal court this morning, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan firmly established that her courtroom would not be a venue for political maneuvers in the special council's election subversion case against the former president. The debate during today's hearing revolved around a protective order on evidence. Prosecutors argue this evidence proves Trump's conspiracy to overturn the election and disrupt Congress. While protective orders usually pass with little fuss, the stakes in this case are high. Prosecutors have expressed alarm at Trump's recent social media threats, emphasizing the need for such an order to restrict the former president's public discussions or evidence sharing during the case's duration. In contrast, Trump's defense, pushing for fewer restrictions, alleges that the prosecution's efforts aim to limit his First Amendment rights. Notably, any breach of the protective order by Trump could lead to contempt charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The death toll in Maui is now at 55. Residents in Lahaina had little warning before ethe wildfire spread throughout the town. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan says Trump's right to free speech in the January 6 case is ‘not absolute.' U.S. Senator Joe Manchin says he is thinking about possibly leaving the Democratic Party and becoming an independent.

Today's show opens with the surprise announcement by Attorney General Merrick Garland, appointing US Attorney David Weiss with Special Counsel status. Why now? What is this all about? Does anyone really believe it has anything to do with getting to the bottom of the Biden Crime Family? Rep. James Comer (R-KY) immediately released a statement saying this move is part of the Justice Department's efforts to attempt a Biden family coverup in light of the House Oversight Committee's mounting evidence of President Joe Biden's role in his family's schemes selling “the brand” for millions of dollars to foreign nationals. It's also ironic that just a day before, Comer was stating their plans to call Eric Schwerin in to testify. If Hunter is considered the “Bag Man” for the Biden Crime Family and Devon Archer was the “Brains,” then Eric Schwerin is the “Money Guy.” Margo Cleveland recently wrote a piece suggesting that all of the individual investigations are showing the need of a single impeachment inquiry, and just just of Joe Biden. Much like I suggested, she stated it needs to include FBI Director Christopher Wray, AG Merrick Garland and US Attorney David Weiss. I think she may have a point when it comes to finding out what the FBI and the DOJ were doing to hide evidence, stall investigations and run cover for the Biden's. In a separate story taking place in a courtroom not too far away from the Garland announcement, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan provided a somewhat mixed ruling regarding the gagging of Donald Trump regarding the J6 indictments. While is sounds like she's okay with Trump having some freedom to speak, she stated, “The defendant has the right to free speech, but that right is not absolute. Without a protective order, a party could release that info to the jury pool.” She added, “The fact that he's running a political campaign has to yield to the orderly administration of justice. The defendant's desire to respond to political opponents has to yield. There are limits. This is a criminal case. The need for this case to proceed in a normal order means there are going to be limits on the defendant's speech.” In yet another courtroom for the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, three doctors were taking the FDA to task. During Covid-19, the FDA put out multiple posts and PSA's denouncing the use of Ivermectin. They inferred Ivermectin was only for use on horses and cows. The FDA was forced to admit it was okay to prescribe it. But, does that absolve them of the immense harm they caused by spreading lies about the effective and inexpensive medication? Joe Rogan weighed in on the nonsense of public health and the FDA mocking the use of Ivermectin. He ends with a question to which he got part of the answer correct. He asked for what reason would the FDA and others want to smear a drug like Ivermectin and suggested it had to do with money. He is definitely in range of the target. Let me remind you of something I've been telling my audience for over two and a half years now. There is a provision in the law that an Emergency Use Authorization cannot be granted if another drug can demonstrate effectiveness against whatever virus or disease being fought. The doctors and pharmaceutical companies would not be able to earn billions of dollars (over $200 billion at least) on their mRNA vaccine if a pill that costs $.30 was found to be an effective alternative. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. just said the same thing to Megyn Kelly, and, to my shock, she said she had never heard that before. Maybe she should listen to my show! Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) recently addressed censorship in light of what we heard from the FDA case and all of the information that could be been helpful during Covid. He believes it is part of a larger plan by a handful of elites to coalesce power and deprive us of our liberties. Yet one more court case. Let's not forget State Attorney General Andrew Bailey from Missouri was in court fighting off the Federal Government's Censorship Industrial Complex. It's stunning the hear how the Biden White House justifies their actions and fully believes they have a right to censor, even information that is true. I finally get into the White House cocaine story that dropped earlier this week. While Soldier of Fortune magazine's editor, Susan Katz Keating says the Secret Service knows whose it was and has informed Joe Biden. The Secret Service denies this. And, being jealous of his Vice President, today we close the show with an installment of Deep Thoughts with President Joe Biden. It's amazing just how bad he is as our Meat Puppet-in-Chief. Take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. You can also support the show by visiting my Patreon page!

D.C. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has given Donald Trump until 5 p.m. today to respond to a protective order in his Washington, D.C., criminal case. Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza explains how this event will give important clues about how the former president's prosecution will unfold in D.C., and when his trial may actually happen.

On this day in legal history, August 7, 1789, Congress passed an act known as the 9th Act of the First Congress, which established the Lighthouse Service. This marked a crucial commitment to maritime navigation safety in the United States and was a key piece of legislation designed for the establishment and support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers. Remarkably, this was the first non-revenue responsibility assigned to Collectors of Customs. They were tasked with the design, construction, staffing, and management of lighthouses within their Customs districts, broadening their role beyond mere revenue collection. Two centuries later, the importance of this act was commemorated when Congress designated August 7, 1989, as National Lighthouse Day, celebrating both the history and the continued significance of lighthouses and other navigational aids in American maritime history.National Lighthouse Day – August 7thRoger Johnson, a prominent M&A partner at Kirkland & Ellis in London, specializing in private equity deals, was asked to leave the firm after it was discovered he was in talks with a rival company. Johnson, who joined Kirkland from Linklaters in 2015, was instrumental in the U.S. firm's efforts to expand into the private equity M&A sector in London. His departure was confirmed by a spokesperson from Kirkland, who wished him well but declined to comment further on personnel matters. Johnson's recent achievements include representing EQT in a £4.5 billion takeover of Dechra, a veterinary pharmaceuticals company. This personnel change follows the departure of David Holdsworth, a fellow Linklaters alumnus, from Kirkland last year. Separately, on August 2, Kirkland announced the hiring of Alvaro Membrillera, Paul Weiss's London head, a highly rated private equity M&A partner. Meanwhile, Kirkland's average equity partner pay reached $7.5 million in 2022, with the firm's revenue rising nearly 8% to $6.5 billion.Wake Up Call: Kirkland Boots Deals Partner Over Talks With RivalKirkland & Ellis M&A star asked to leave after exit plans leakedDonald Trump's lawyers have dropped a lawsuit in Georgia seeking to force a state judge to rule on Trump's request to discard evidence gathered by a special purpose grand jury and to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the investigation. This decision came three days after the judge denied the request to remove Willis. Though disagreeing with Judge Robert McBurney's ruling, Trump's lawyers stated that they will explore other channels to seek judicial review. Fulton County DA Willis plans to decide this month whether to ask a new grand jury to charge Trump and his associates. The special purpose grand jury Trump is challenging had only an advisory role and could not indict. This legal maneuvering comes as Trump already faces three other indictments. Additionally, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office announced they will close streets around the courthouse for two weeks starting August 7th as a security measure.Trump Drops Georgia Lawsuit Over Grand Jury, Promises New CaseDemocratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed a lawsuit against Google LLC for removing his YouTube videos that questioned the safety of Covid-19 vaccines. Kennedy, a well-known anti-vaccine activist, labeled the company's medical misinformation policies as “impermissibly vague” and the video removal as “unconstitutional,” asserting it violated his First Amendment right to free speech. The lawsuit also criticized the Biden Administration, claiming officials colluded with tech companies to “censor dissenting views” on the pandemic. Kennedy has faced significant backlash for his misleading claims about vaccines and controversial remarks related to the pandemic. The lawsuit reflects broader critiques against social media platforms implementing policies to combat misinformation. YouTube defended its actions, stating that it enforces its Community Guidelines transparently and consistently, and a Google spokesperson described the claims as meritless. Kennedy, seeking an order to restore all removed videos and demanding a jury trial, likens YouTube to a “digital town square” where censorship of political speech is inappropriate.RFK Jr. Sues Google, YouTube For Removal of Anti-Vaccine SpeechOn Sunday, Donald Trump targeted the federal judge overseeing the case that charges him with conspiring to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Trump expressed in a social media post that he cannot receive a fair trial from U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan and intends to seek her recusal and a change of venue. No formal request has yet been filed. Trump faces a Monday deadline to respond to a proposed protective order meant to shield witnesses and evidence after Chutkan denied his request for a delay. Trump's lawyer, John Lauro, defended Trump's actions after the 2020 election loss, referring to them as "aspirational asks" rather than directives, and expressed opposition to the protective order. Former Vice President Mike Pence countered Trump's claims, saying he had no right to overturn the election result. Additionally, Trump is facing other legal troubles, including possible charges in Georgia, along with ongoing charges related to classified documents and hush money payments.Trump targets DC judge in 2020 election case | ReutersAccording to a new report from the Thomson Reuters Institute, large and midsized law firms experienced a boost in financial performance in Q2 2023, with demand growth for legal work in specific areas like bankruptcy, labor and employment, litigation, and antitrust. The demand increased by 1.5% year-over-year, and the Law Firm Financial Index jumped six points in Q2 to reach its highest level since Q1 2022. The average rate a client agreed to pay for legal services grew by 5.9% in comparison to the same period the previous year. Demand specifically grew for bankruptcy work (5.7%), antitrust and regulatory work (4.6%), and labor and employment work (2.4%), with litigation climbing by 4%. On the other hand, demand for mergers and acquisitions fell by 6%, and real estate demand dropped by 8.4%. The report also highlights differing tactics between midsize and large firms to strengthen profitability, with midsize firms increasing their associate headcount, and top 100 firms trimming theirs. While some large U.S. law firms have made layoffs, the industry is not conducting mass layoffs like in the 2008 financial crisis.Law firms saw rising demand in Q2, report says | ReutersElon Musk's social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, will pay legal bills for users who have been treated unfairly by employers for posting or liking something on the site. Musk announced this commitment in a post on X, stating that there would be no limits to funding the legal bills. He also emphasized that legal action would be "extremely loud," and that the company would target the boards of directors of offending companies. This move comes at a time when the platform is experiencing a new high in monthly users, with over 540 million as of last month. X is currently going through organizational changes and is aiming to boost falling advertising revenue. The platform was rebranded from Twitter to X in July, with Musk stating a new focus on building an "everything app." However, the platform's cash flow remains negative due to a nearly 50% drop in advertising revenue and a substantial debt load, with an expected upturn in advertising revenue failing to materialize in June.Musk's X to pay legal bills of people 'unfairly treated' for posting on platform | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

It is Thursday August 3, 2023, and this new Podcast 118 is a follow-up to Podcasts 112 and 115 on former President Donald Trump. This new Podcast is called The Astrology of former President Donald Trump Indicted by the U.S. Justice Department via a Grand Jury in Washington, D.C: Part 1. Charts included in Podcast 115 are relevant again now –  the USA horoscope from July 4, 1776 at The Declaration of Independence, the horoscope for Presidential Power from the Inauguration of George Washington on April 30, 1789 in NYC, the chart for the U.S. Justice Department established on July 1, 1870, the horoscope of Donald J. Trump (born on June 14, 1946) and his Solar Return, plus the horoscope of his Inauguration on January 20, 2017, the next Inauguration on January 20, 2025, the Total Solar Eclipse that will occur on April 8, 2024, the horoscope for the State of  Florida entering the Union on March 3, 1845 and the horoscope for the First Controlled Nuclear Chain Reaction on December 2, 1942. New horoscopes include the charts for Special Counsel Jack Smith, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, and the Leo-Aquarius Full Moon that occurred Tuesday August 1 as this new indictment was officially announced to the public.  I also suggest listening to several of my podcasts created in 2019 and 2020 on then President Donald Trump in the Mark Lerner Astrology Radio AstroScope podcast section of our website at www.greatbearenterprises.com  Overall, this is podcast #118 offered to the public since May 2019.Support the show

The federal judge in Washington, D.C., who has been assigned to oversee the latest charges filed by special counsel Jack Smith against former President Donald Trump on Tuesday, is probably the worst possible choice for him. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, an Obama appointee, has been called “the toughest punisher” of Jan. 6 rioters, but she has a nefarious past in addition to that distinction.  Jack Smith Forced To Admit to ‘Incorrect' Claim About Evidence In Trump Classified Documents Case. It's the video evidence we pointed out on Monday's show!.  United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' office has condemned a series of drone attacks on Moscow and called for an end to “any and all attacks on civilian facilities.” Russia has blamed the “terrorist strikes” on Ukraine, and Kiev has heavily suggested that it was responsible. This confirms what we already knew about Ukraine, they LOVE targeting civilians, even if they are their own. Bidenomics has caused the US credit rating to be slashed from AAA to AA+. The last downgrade to the US credit rating was in 2011 due to Obamanomics. Notice a pattern here? Naturally the White House is blaming Donald Trump. ~~~~FOLLOW US ON RUMBLE~~~~

The Fed is expected to announce an increase of up to three-quarters of a percentage point in its benchmark interest rate, triple its usual margin. Investors worry such aggressive action against inflation by the Fed and other central banks in Europe and Asia might derail global economic growth. China's government has rejected as a “political lie” a report by The Wall Street Journal that Beijing tried to recruit informants in the Federal Reserve system to obtain U.S. economic data. The report, citing an investigation by a Senate panel, adds to accusations of Chinese computer hacking and other efforts to steal U.S. commercial and government information. U.S. officials say they have little fear China would attack Nancy Pelosi's plane if she flies to Taiwan. But the U.S. House speaker would be entering one of the world's hottest spots, where a mishap, misstep or misunderstanding could endanger her safety. So the Pentagon is developing plans for any contingency. Britain's railway network has ground to a crawl after 40,000 staff walked off the job in a dispute over jobs, pay and working conditions. A giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot ballooned to $1.02 billion after no one matched all six numbers and won the top prize on Tuesday. People in a southwestern Japanese city have come under attack from monkeys that are trying to snatch babies, biting and clawing at flesh, and sneaking into nursery schools. The monkeys terrorizing the community are Japanese macaque, the kind often pictured peacefully bathing in hot springs. The intensifying rivalry between former President Donald Trump and his once fiercely loyal vice president, Mike Pence, has been put on stark display in Washington. The two gave dueling speeches Tuesday on the future of the Republican Party. Trump, in his first return to Washington since Democrat Joe Biden ousted him from the White House, repeated the false election fraud claims that sparked the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Pence, in a separate address, implored the party to move on from Trump's defeat. Both men have been laying the groundwork for expected presidential runs in 2024. A strong earthquake has killed at least five people, injured dozens and damaged buildings in the northern Philippines. Scientists say the 7-magnitude quake Wednesday morning was centered around Abra province in a mountainous area, where one person was killed and dozens of others injured. A man who attacked police officers with poles during the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to more than five years in prison. The sentence that U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan gave Mark Ponder on Tuesday matches the longest term of imprisonment so far among hundreds of Capitol riot prosecutions. Lots of baseball action Tuesday including the battle of New York and a possible All-Star catcher who might be traded soon. Also in football, a star wide receiver is signing with a new team and a young quarterback will soon undergo a surgical procedure.  Russia has targeted Ukraine's Black Sea regions of Odesa and Mykolaiv with airstrikes despite a deal that was supposed to allow grain shipments from ports to resume. U.S. consumer confidence slid again in July as concerns about higher prices for food and gas continue to weigh on Americans. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 95.7 in July from 98.4 in June, largely due to consumers' anxiety over four-decade high inflation. Stocks are closing lower on Wall Street Tuesday after Walmart warned that inflation is negatively impacting American consumers' spending power. Walmart shares plunged after the retail giant cut its profit outlook for the second quarter and the full year, saying rising prices on food and gas are forcing shoppers to cut back on more profitable discretionary items. Record rainfall caused widespread flash flooding across the St. Louis area early Tuesday, killing one person, displacing many others and prompting rescues from vehicles and homes. One person died when a car in St. Louis was found covered in more than 8 feet of water. Folk legend Joni Mitchell has performed her first full-length concert in nearly two decades. The Boston Globe reports she took the stage Sunday at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island. A 102-year-old woman is being honored for her service with an all-female, all-Black military unit that got mail to U.S. troops in Europe during World War II. Romay Davis was recognized for her service during an event in her home of Montgomery, Alabama. The Biden administration is working to increase supplies of Monkeypox vaccine, which includes production in this country. Former U.S. women's national team star goalkeeper Hope Solo has pleaded guilty to driving while impaired, almost four months after she was found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in North Carolina with her 2-year-old twins inside. She was given 30 days' credit for time she spent at an in-patient rehabilitation facility. Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow are top contenders with seven nominations at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. Both performers along with Drake, Bad Bunny, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles and Lizzo will compete for artist of the year. TBS is canceling “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee” after seven seasons, removing a rare female voice from late-night TV. The channel in a statement Monday says it has made to make some difficult but business-based decisions as part of its new programming strategy. —The Associated PressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[00:30] Killing America's Economy (21 minutes) Joe Biden believes the vaccine mandates are the most powerful economic stimulus ever enacted. He actually said this the day before the worst jobs report of the year. [21:20] Deleting Maricopa County Election Files (4 minutes) Maricopa County election officials deleted files from voting machine hard drives before turning the “data” over to auditors in the Arizona recount. Why so much obstruction—and why are the media totally disinterested in investigating election fraud? [27:05] Freeing the Kabul Airport Bomber (4 minutes) Immediately after the U.S. shamefully evacuated the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, Taliban terrorists released more than 5,000 prisoners—some of them cold-blooded killers. Among them was one Islamic State terrorist who later detonated a suicide vest at the Abbey Gate outside the Kabul airport, killing 13 American soldiers and hundreds of Afghans. [31:00] January 6 Cases Reveals Highly Politicized Judges (8 minutes) The Obama-appointed U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan gave Matthew Marzocco 45 days in prison for posting a selfie of himself in the Capitol Hill building and commenting jokingly, “The Capitol is ours!” Prosecutors weren't even planning to send Marzocco to jail, but the highly politicized Obama-appointed judge sent him to the slammer anyway. [39:00] Bible Study: Eternity Oriented (15 minutes) In God's mind, 1,000 years is as one day! As this present evil world comes to an end, we desperately need God's eternity-oriented mindset to help us look ahead to the future headquarters of the universe—new Jerusalem.