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Biden Family Defends President – Blames Staffers For Debate Flop
The Biden family criticized key advisers and staffers of President Joe Biden while urging the president to continue his campaign during a family gathering at Camp David over the weekend. The Bidens were at Camp David to have family pictures taken. During the weekend, the family conferred about Biden’s concerning performance at the presidential debate on Thursday […] Source: uPolitics
Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Issues Blistering Dissent To Presidential Immunity Ruling: ‘The President Is Now A King’
On Monday, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a blistering dissent after the court’s conservative majority granted former president Donald Trump full immunity for “official acts” he took while in office. In a 6-3 decision split along partisan lines, the court ruled that Trump has immunity for certain actions taken during his presidency, but not […] Source: uPolitics
Judge Postpones Trump’s New York Hush Money Case Following Supreme Court Immunity Ruling
In a letter to prosecutors and defense lawyers on Tuesday, Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding over former President Donald Trump’s Manhattan hush-money case, announced he would postpone Trump’s sentencing to Sept. 18, allowing him to consider the potential impact of a Monday U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The delay comes just a day after a […] Source: uPolitics
After Supreme Court Overturns Historic Chevron Doctrine, Thousands Of Environmental Regulations Are At Risk
The Supreme Court overturned the Chevron precedent, altering the power held by federal agencies to approve regulations in situations where the law is vague. Referred to as the Chevron Doctrine, Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council determined that the courts must defer to an agency’s determination of a law in circumstances where the law is […] Source: uPolitics
MSNBC Host Joe Scarborough & Biden’s Closest Media Allies Urge President To Withdraw From The Race
On Friday, MSNBC’s Morning Joe host, Joe Scarborough, responded to President Joe Biden‘s unsteady debate performance by urging him to consider withdrawing from the presidential race. Scarborough’s call aligns with similar appeals from Biden’s strongest allies in the news media. The anchor started his analysis of Thursday’s debate by expressing his admiration and respect for […] Source: uPolitics
Supreme Court Grants Trump Partial Immunity In 2020 Election Fraud Case
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump is partially shielded from prosecution due to his involvement in trying to overthrow the 2020 election results. This ruling will further delay the case against Trump after the Court ruled in his favor 6-3, the votes against him coming from the three Democrat-appointed […] Source: uPolitics
Border Crossing Numbers Plunge By 40% After Biden Adopts New Asylum Policy
Following President Joe Biden’s announcement of new restrictions on asylum earlier this month, the number of migrants illegally coming through the U.S.-Mexico border has dropped 40%. The new restrictions on asylum began in early June, resulting in the closing of the border to thousands of migrants who sought asylum in the United States. The Departments […] Source: uPolitics
Biden Pardons 2,000 Veterans Convicted For Gay Sex Acts
President Joe Biden (D) announced that he would pardon U.S. veterans who were convicted of engaging in gay sex during the 60-year period that the act was prohibited in a statement. Biden stated that this was “righting an historic wrong” by pardoning service members that were “convicted simply for themselves.” His statement also said, “Despite […] Source: uPolitics
Former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger Endorses Biden’s Presidential Campaign
Former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger announced his endorsement for President Joe Biden. The GOP representative and military pilot has criticized former President Donald Trump, especially in reference to Trump’s involvement in the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol. In a video endorsement posted to X, Kinzinger called Trump “a direct threat to every fundamental American value” […] Source: uPolitics
Challenges Democrats Would Face If Biden Were To Withdraw From The Race
Following Thursday night’s debate, President Joe Biden’s shaky and disjointed performance sparked immediate discussions among concerned Democrats about his capability to run a successful campaign, prompting speculation about his potential withdrawal from the presidential race. If Biden were to withdraw from the race, it would present significant challenges, given that he is already the Democrats’ […] Source: uPolitics
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks EPA Pollution Proposal
On Thursday, the Supreme Court temporarily blocked an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal aimed at reducing interstate air pollution. This decision, part of a series of moves by the conservative-dominated court, undermines both environmental regulatory efforts and the Biden administration’s environmental protection agenda. In a 5-4 decision, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion, granting […] Source: uPolitics
Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Jan. 6 Defendant, Endangering Many Cases Against Capitol Rioters
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Jan. 6 defendant Joseph Fischer in a closely watched case. Fischer was charged with obstructing an official proceeding related to efforts to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden‘s election victory – a charge that former president Donald Trump also faces in his election interference case. […] Source: uPolitics
Purdue Pharma Settlement Deal Overturned By Supreme Court
On Thursday, The United States Supreme Court stopped Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy deal that would have contributed billions of dollars to compensate victims and fight the opioid crisis, in return for the Sackler family to be protected from civil lawsuits. This case decided the future of the Purdue Pharma company, which had promoted the highly addictive […] Source: uPolitics
Biden’s Shaky Debate Performance Leaves Democrats Panicking
On Thursday night, following the earliest general election debate in presidential history, President Joe Biden’s halting and disjointed debate performance caused a wave of panic among Democrats, reigniting discussions about whether he should be replaced on the ticket, just two months before his expected formal nomination. Over the 90-minute debate, the 81-year-old Biden struggled, often […] Source: uPolitics
Supreme Court Blocks Idaho’s Abortion Law, Allowing Emergency Abortions – For Now
On Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Idaho, affirming that hospitals in the state receiving federal funding must permit emergency abortions despite state-law restrictions, remanding the case to lower courts for a final decision. In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled to dismiss the case as improvidently granted....
Supreme Court Rejects GOP Challenge To Biden Administration Efforts To Combat Misinformation On Social Media Platforms
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration in Murthy v. Missouri, dismissing a Republican challenge seeking to prevent the government from communicating with social media platforms to address alleged misinformation. In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that the states and users challenging the interactions had not suffered direct injury […] Source: uPolitics
Republican National Convention Website Shows Image Of Ho Chi Minh City Instead Of Milwaukee
The upcoming Republican National Committee encountered a mishap with its website for its convention after utilizing an image of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam for their imagery rather than Milwaukee, where the convention is to take place. The Republican National Convention is set to take place July 15-18 in Fiserv Forum Arena in Milwaukee. […] Source: uPolitics
Rep. John Curtis Beats Trump-Endorsed Candidate For Mitt Romney’s Utah Senate Seat
Utah Republicans voted to nominate Rep. John Curtis, a critic of former President Donald Trump, for retiring Sen. Mitt Romney’s Senate seat. Curtis won the GOP primary in Utah on Tuesday, beating Trent Staggs, a MAGA Republican who won Trump’s endorsement. The heavily Mormon state has shown historic skepticism of Trump’s MAGA policies. Trump’s endorsement of Stagg complimented his policies […] Source: uPolitics
Controversial Rep. Lauren Boebert Wins Primary In Colorado’s Red Fourth Congressional District
Controversial Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) won a Republican primary in eastern Colorado and is expected to win two more years in office in November. Boebert, a MAGA supporter, was originally located in Western Colorado but relocated to eastern Colorado, a more conservative area of the state. Her former district was expected to be a more […] Source: uPolitics
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Progressive ‘Squad’ Member, Loses Democratic Primary To Moderate George Latimer
In a pricy and controversial election, George Latimer defeated incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D) to represent New York’s 16th congressional district on Tuesday night. Latimer, the Westchester County executive, defeated Bowman, a member of the House “squad” of progressive representatives. This marks the first defeat of a “squad” lawmaker. Latimer’s campaign was heavily backed by pro-Israel groups. […] Source: uPolitics
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