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Republican support for Trump immunity claims lower than Colorado ballot case
Republican support for Donald Trump’s presidential immunity case is far lower than it was for his Colorado presidential ballot case. That’s according to amicus briefs filed with the Supreme Court. Two senators and 26 representatives, all Republicans, signed on to amicus briefs supporting Trump’s claim that he’s immune from prosecution for actions he took as…
Dread filing taxes? Here’s why it’s so complicated and expensive.
Every year, Americans dread the first 3.5 months of the year as they navigate the complexities of filing a tax return or opt to pay a professional to do it for them. The Internal Revenue Service expects 146 million tax filings for the 2023 earning year. With so many people affected, one would think there…
’60 Minutes’ tries but fails to tackle disinformation crisis
On March 24, “60 Minutes” published a segment examining the relationship between government authorities and private social media companies regarding the moderation of potentially dangerous content on popular social media platforms. The episode also examined how disinformation spreads, what makes social media users vulnerable to false information and how users can take steps to combat…
Florida upholds 15-week abortion ban; voters decide issue in November
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday, April 1, made two pivotal decisions concerning the state’s abortion ban. The court upheld a 2022 law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy which paves the way for an even stricter ban after six weeks to be implemented. Signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023, the six-week ban is among…
World Central Kitchen pauses aid operations in Gaza after 7 members killed
World Central Kitchen is suspending its aid operations in Gaza after several volunteers are killed. And, Florida’s Supreme Court makes a decision on the state’s abortion ban while giving voters a say in November. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 2, 2024. World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Gaza after…
Court rules accurate date, signature required on PA mail-in ballots
In Pennsylvania, a three-judge panel for the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday, March 27, that mail-in ballots must have accurate dates on the envelope. During the 2022 midterm election, more than 10,000 ballots in Pennsylvania were thrown out because they had missing or inaccurate dates on the envelope. According to state law,…
Why a 19th-century law matters in the Supreme Court abortion pill fight
A 19th century law that anti-abortion advocates tout could play a key role in the Supreme Court case on access to abortion medication.
SCOTUS case on threat of disinformation raises thorny questions
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments concerning government communications with social media platforms in Murthy v. Missouri. Plantiffs in the case claim that government agencies pressured social media companies to remove or restrict posts spreading disinformation about vaccines, elections and COVID-19. Straight Arrow News contributor John Fortier delves into the complex questions raised by the…
Texas immigration law remains temporarily blocked by appeals court
The back-and-forth between Texas and the Biden administration over immigration continues in the courts. Late Tuesday, March 26, a federal appeals court ruled the Texas law allowing state law enforcement officers to arrest and detain migrants coming over the U.S. southern border will remain on hold while legal challenges play out. A three-judge panel voted…
White rhino IVF pregnancy breakthrough could save species
In February 2024, a controversial ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court prompted some health care providers in the state to halt their in vitro fertilization (IVF) programs, sparking division among Republicans. The Republican-led Alabama Legislature quickly worked to address the issue and protect IVF, resulting in the Republican governor signing a bill into law protecting…
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