Missouri State

The New Republic

The conservative Supreme Court has surprisingly chosen not to help out their buddy Donald Trump for once. On Monday, the high court declined to postpone Trump’s hush-money trial sentencing, after Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey tried to sue the state of New York to delay the legal proceedings. Bailey also sought to remove Trump’s gag order on claims that it violated the First Amendment rights of voters who could not hear the former president and convicted felon speak.The case was a long-shot effort, but still, it is surprising given the Supreme Court’s decision to grant Trump near total immunity last...

Supreme Court Shockingly Declines to Save Trump From Sentencing

WashingtonExaminer

As recently as July 2021, a majority of Democrats still had a favorable opinion of the Supreme Court. That all changed, of course, after the court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision which finally overturned Roe v. Wade. By July 2022, the Democratic Party’s favorable opinion of the Supreme Court had fallen to 13%, […]

Democrats may soon regret their attack on federal courts

Salon

The behind-the-scenes machinations behind the Supreme Court’s sweeping presidential immunity decision reveals that Chief Justice John Roberts has “lost his authority” and ability to broker compromises on the thorniest and most impactful issues, a legal expert says. The Supreme Court this summer ruled 6-3 that presidents have...

“He is alone”: Experts say "extreme" ruling shows John Roberts has "lost his authority" over SCOTUS

Law & Crime

The 11th Circuit has set a deadline for special counsel Jack Smith to submit a brief challenging Judge Cannon's dismissal of Trump's Mar-a-Lago case.
The post Appeals court just gave Jack Smith a deadline to file arguments against Judge Cannon’s dismissal of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago prosecution first appeared on Law & Crime.

Appeals court just gave Jack Smith a deadline to file arguments against Judge Cannon's dismissal of Trump's Mar-a-Lago prosecution

Donald Trump is seeking to overturn the $454m New York civil fraud ruling that threatens his financial health as he makes his third bid for the White House. In February, Justice Arthur Engoron hit the former president, his sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr, and top executives at the Trump Organization with the multi-million-dollar judgment after finding that they lied to banks and insurers by inflating his net worth in order to secure more favorable loans.

Trump appeals ‘egregious’ $454m civil fraud verdict claiming it hands New York attorney general ‘limitless power’

The “MisinfoNation” series returns with a new chapter in Donie O’Sullivan’s investigation into the pervasive surge of misinformation targeting American elections. Tune into “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper” on Sunday, August 11 at 8pm ET/PT.

Listen to what Trump supporter says will happen if he loses in November

Arizona State

 As Vice President Kamala Harris began her remarks at a campaign stop in Arizona, a group of protesters began chanting off to her right. It was unclear to CNN what exactly they said.

Protesters interrupted Harris’ speech again. This time, she addressed them

New York State

Trump slammed Letitia James and his civil fraud trial judge as his family's persecutors in an appellate brief that seeks to reverse his $454 million dollar judgment on seven different grounds.
The post ‘A disaster for New York’: Trump appeal says civil fraud trial judge rubber-stamped ‘lawless’ Letitia James’ campaign promise to punish violations that ‘do not exist’ first appeared on Law & Crime.

'A disaster for New York': Trump appeal says civil fraud trial judge rubber-stamped 'lawless' Letitia James' campaign promise to punish violations that 'do not exist'

Business Insider

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell must pay the attorney fees of a man who won his "Prove Mike Wrong" competition, a judge ordered.

Judge orders MyPillow mogul Mike Lindell to pay attorney fees to winner of 'Prove Mike Wrong' contest

The Hill

Rep. Joseph Morelle (D-N.Y.) introduced a constitutional amendment Wednesday seeking to undo the Supreme Court’s decision that former presidents enjoy a presumption of criminal immunity for official acts. “Earlier this month the Supreme Court of the United States undermined not just the foundation of our constitutional government, but the foundation of our democracy,” Morelle said. “At its core,…

NY Democrat introduces constitutional amendment reversing Supreme Court immunity ruling

California State

Mediaite

The AP noted that “while Newsom cannot order local authorities to act, his administration can apply pressure by withholding money for counties and cities.” 
The post Trump Rages At ‘Gavin Newscum’ For Ordering Homeless Encampments Cleared Following Supreme Court Decision first appeared on Mediaite.

Trump Rages At ‘Gavin Newscum’ For Ordering Homeless Encampments Cleared Following Supreme Court Decision

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Earlier this month, a grand jury indicted over fifteen people on felony charges in Coffee County. Seven individuals face drug offenses, while others were indicted for assault, stalking, theft, and more. Several were indicted for drug possession, including two defendants facing trafficking charges after arrests earlier this year: Kenchisa Teraki Carter and Zarionna Hollaway.

Coffee County Grand Jury Indicts Two on Drug Trafficking Charges and More

Uvalde, TX

A man claiming to be the uncle of Uvalde school shooter Salvador Ramos called 911 during the May 2022 massacre at Robb Elementary School and begged a dispatcher to connect him with his nephew in hopes that he could help end the situation.

Man claiming to be Uvalde shooter’s uncle begged authorities to let him talk him down during the shooting, 911 call reveals

South Dakota State

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Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

Trump, MAGA turns on Joe Rogan after he praised RFK Jr.

New polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris gaining momentum in key states ahead of the 2024 presidential election. CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten breaks down the details.

See where Trump and Harris stand in key states, according to new polling

Fox News

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch addressed the court's decision on presidential immunity and the impact of the ruling.

Gorsuch explains logic behind Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling: 'You gave us a very hard question'

Michigan State

A single number made the difference between a Michigan man winning and ultimately losing a Fantasy 5 jackpot, he told lottery officials. Though he initially missed out, his luck kicked in the very next day.

A Michigan man missed winning the lottery jackpot by a single number. The next day, he won big

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

NewsBreak

Supreme Court rejects Missouri lawsuit to block Trump’s sentencing and gag order in New York hush money case

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an effort by Missouri’s Republican attorney general to lift a gag order and delay the sentencing of former President Donald Trump following...

Supreme Court rejects Missouri lawsuit to block Trump’s sentencing and gag order in New York hush money case

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