In a blow to former President Donald Trump, a New York federal appeals court has rejected his bid to delay his upcoming civil trial. The trial, centered around the defamation accusations made by E. Jean Carroll, will proceed as scheduled on January 16th, 2023. Trump’s attempt to halt the proceedings was a last-ditch effort to
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Harvard University President Claudine Gay has announced her resignation in the wake of new allegations of plagiarism. Gay, who made history as the first Black person and the second woman to serve as Harvard’s president, held the position for just over six months, marking the shortest tenure in the university’s history. The controversy surrounding her
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has reached a critical point, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declaring his intention to retake control of the Gaza Strip’s border with Egypt. According to Netanyahu, this move is essential to neutralize Hamas, the Palestinian militant group responsible for infiltrating Israel and causing immense destruction. However, the
In a disturbing incident that highlights the dangers faced by elected officials, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows became the target of a swatting attempt. Swatting involves making a prank call to emergency services with the goal of drawing a large response, including SWAT teams, to the location of the targeted individual. This incident occurred
Maine’s top election official, Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, made a groundbreaking decision on Thursday, ruling that Donald Trump is constitutionally ineligible to appear on the state’s primary ballot in the upcoming year. This ruling has further fueled the national effort to disqualify the former president over his persistent attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Georgia’s redistricting plans have recently come under scrutiny as a federal judge accepted new congressional and legislative voting districts that protect Republican partisan advantages. The judge stated that the creation of new majority-Black voting districts addressed the issue of illegal minority vote dilution. While the decision has drawn criticism, it is important to analyze the
The Michigan Supreme Court has made a significant decision regarding the eligibility of former President Donald Trump to appear on the state’s 2024 presidential primary ballot. In a ruling against the liberal group Free Speech For People’s appeal, the court rejected the attempt to block Trump from running for his alleged involvement in inciting the
Donald Trump and his lawyers have once again ignited controversy by arguing that he is immune from prosecution for his alleged involvement in the 2020 election fraud. This argument comes as Trump faces a four-count indictment, making him the first former president in history to face such charges. The implications of this case are profound,
The war in Gaza that began after Hamas’ attack on Israel in October has sparked protests worldwide and ignited a response from state legislatures across the United States. As most U.S. states prepare for their reconvening in January, they are gearing up to take both symbolic and concrete actions in response to the conflict. So
The Biden administration is ramping up its efforts to hold Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. On Friday, President Joe Biden will sign an executive order that empowers the United States to impose sanctions on financial institutions that aid Russia in evading existing sanctions. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced this