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Senate Dems "retreating" on judges

"Retreating in advance is a dangerous precedent to set," former Sen. Russ Feingold told Salon

Salon

‘A botched prosecution’: Alec Baldwin’s trial gets shock ending fit for Hollywood

The high-stakes case, which saw the actor charged in the death of Halyna Hutchins, fell apart in a matter of hours

The Guardian - US

Glowering, Threats And Al Capone: What Faces The Trump Jury

Terrorists, mafia bosses -- and Donald Trump. "I got indicted more than Alphonse Capone," he proudly told a rally in October, referring to the murderous boss of a Prohibition-era crime gang.

International Business Times

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Trump Faces Double Legal Dramas In New York

Donald Trump faces twin legal crises on Monday in New York, where he could see the possible seizure of his storied properties over a massive fine as he separately fights to delay a criminal trial even further.

International Business Times

Trump Owes $454 Million For Fraud, But Can He Actually Pay It?

Donald Trump is up against a fast-approaching deadline to secure a half-billion dollar bond as he appeals his financial fraud case, facing possible bankruptcy or the seizure of his assets if he fails.

International Business Times

Supreme Court Asked To Decide If Trump Has Immunity From Prosecution

Federal prosecutors asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to rule quickly on whether former president Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution so his trial on charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election can go ahead as scheduled.

International Business Times

‘Math nerd’ or crypto criminal? Question at heart of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial

Prosecutors have depicted a malicious financial mastermind, but his defense says he’s just a wayward boy genius. Which will jurors believe?

The Guardian - US

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The charges facing Trump in the Jan. 6 investigation, explained

Trump was charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, witness tampering, conspiracy against the rights of citizens, and obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding.

WEKU

From massive litigation to mass layoffs, what's going on at 3M?

MINNEAPOLIS — 3M's beleaguered executives are facing perhaps the most significant set of challenges in the company's 121-year history.

Tribune News Service

Trump-appointed judge assigned to Mar-a-Lago case faces scrutiny

Analysts raise concerns about Aileen Cannon’s impartiality but some say filing motion for judge to recuse herself could backfire

The Guardian - US

Fox News settled Dominion defamation case for $787 million. Should it have apologized as well?

Late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel isn't a fan of Fox News. He frequently hammers the conservative network and its personalities in his opening monologue.

Los Angeles Times

TikTok faces ban in Montana as US backlash continues

Washington (AFP) - The western US state of Montana on Thursday was on the verge of implementing a total ban on TikTok, after a proposal passed a key hurdle in its legislature.

AFP

Pence discovery raises fresh questions over US handling of classified papers

Biden, Trump and Pence cases prompt calls to tighten government procedures as Republican congressman says ‘the process is broken’

The Guardian - US

Biden administration doesn’t appeal Texas court loss on LGBTQ protections

AUSTIN, Texas — The Biden administration did not appeal a recent court loss in Texas regarding federal LGBTQ protections, a decision Attorney General Ken Paxton is celebrating as a win.

Tribune News Service

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Tribune News Service

What Sinema’s party switch means for the next Congress and 2024

WASHINGTON — Sen. Kyrsten Sinema‘s decision to leave the Democratic Party and register as an independent in Arizona is unlikely to upend the political equilibrium in the Senate. But her announcement could add new complications to the 2024 race in her increasingly purple home state.

Roll Call

What Sinema’s party switch means for the next Congress and 2024 - Roll Call

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's decision to leave the Democratic Party is unlikely to upend the political equilibrium in the Senate.

Miami Herald

Florida federal Judge Aileen Cannon ‘slammed’ by appeals court in Trump case

Three months ago, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon made the controversial call to appoint an independent expert to examine documents — including classified government materials — seized by FBI agents from former President Donald Trump’s Palm Beach residence.

Tribune News Service

Senate elections portend future of judiciary

WASHINGTON — Republicans are vowing to pressure President Joe Biden to nominate moderate judicial candidates if the GOP wins back control of the U.S. Senate in midterm elections.

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AFP

Big staff cuts likely at Twitter: report

San Francisco (AFP) - Massive layoffs appear to be on the horizon at Twitter, especially if billionaire Elon Musk completes his $44 billion purchase of the company, the Washington Post reported on Thursday.

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk plans to cut 75% of Twitter staff if he takes over company – report

The news comes at a difficult time for the company, which had announced hiring freezes and has seen low employee morale

Salon

Court error exposes Trump judge's bias

Judge Aileen Cannon's descriptions of potentially privileged documents are in stark contrast with the actual docs

Los Angeles Times

How the ‘Rust’ settlement could affect any criminal case. What to know

News that the husband of Halyna Hutchins has reached a settlement with actor Alec Baldwin and other producers over her shooting on the set of “Rust” stunned many in Hollywood and beyond.

AFP

What's next for the Musk-Twitter deal?

New York (AFP) - With Twitter and Elon Musk edging towards finalizing a deal, here's what may come next in the billionaire's on-again, off-again bid to buy the influential social media platform.

The Independent UK

NY probe found potential crimes. Why isn't Trump in cuffs?

New York’s attorney general isn’t arresting former President Donald Trump even though she says her three-year investigation uncovered potential crimes in the way he ran his real estate empire

AFP

Court battle opens in Musk, Twitter buyout fight

Washington (AFP) - The high stakes court battle between Elon Musk and Twitter kicked off on Tuesday, as the social media firm tries to force the entrepreneur to honor their $44 billion buyout deal.

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