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Experts Slam Judge Cannon for Expanding Hearing on Jack Smith Removal Request
It’s one thing to accept an amicus brief, and another to hear oral arguments from lawyers who aren’t involved in a case.
42 Democrats Vote With GOP to Sanction ICC Over Netanyahu Warrant
The bill “flies in the face of international law,” one legal scholar said.
What Donald Trump’s Criminal Trial Reveals About a Potential Second Trump Administration
Trump’s former employees’ testimony offers a glimpse into how an emboldened Trump could act if elected to a second term.
Tommy Tuberville Tells Americans to Choose a Side After Trump Conviction
“You're either for our great country...or you're against that,” Tuberville stated in his incendiary defense of Trump.
Biden Says There’s “Every Reason” to Think Netanyahu Will Continue Gaza Assault
The remarks appear to directly contradict Biden’s own claim that Hamas bears sole responsibility for the assault.
Legal Experts Raise Alarm Over Trump Witness Payouts
Even though Trump has never been charged with witness tampering, some say that doesn’t mean it’s not happening.
Trump’s Georgia Case Likely Delayed Past Election Due to Appeals Court Action
A tentative hearing for oral arguments in the appeal is set for October 4.
House Republicans Advance Bill to Sanction the International Criminal Court
The White House said it “strongly opposes” the bill, but didn’t pledge that Biden would veto it if it passed.
Trump Guilty Verdict Shifts Voters’ Preferences Toward Biden, Latest Polls Show
One survey found that one in two voters believe Trump should drop out of the presidential race due to the verdict.
Why Trump’s Conviction Does Not Complicate My Abolitionist Politics
While this moment has generated satisfaction for many, the terrain of injustice we are navigating remains unchanged.