The Pentagon is investigating Senator Mark Kelly due to a video that reminded military members they can refuse illegal orders, sparking controversy. Pete Hegseth, acting on Trump’s behalf, has threatened to recall Kelly to active service, focusing on trivial matters to discredit him. Legal experts affirm Kelly’s First Amendment rights protect his speech, indicating that Trump’s retaliation efforts are likely to fail. This situation highlights Trump’s tendency to target critics, but in this case, Kelly, a former military member, is prepared to fight back.
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The political landscape is shifting as a Democrat narrows the gap in a traditionally Republican district in Tennessee, causing concern among GOP members. Recent developments reveal details regarding the immigration process of the National Guard shooting suspect and Democrats are employing a strategy reminiscent of the Epstein files to challenge the GOP on a health care vote. Further, Trump’s actions continue to generate controversy, from his praise of an individual vilified by right-wing media to his inconsistent stance on symbols of hate and his call for violence against legislators, leaving many Republicans stunned.
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As the U.S. builds up its largest military presence in Latin America in decades, recent polling indicates significant public opposition to military action in Venezuela. The CBS/YouGov poll revealed that 70% of Americans oppose U.S. military strikes in Venezuela, with 76% believing the administration has not clearly explained its position. Despite these concerns, the administration has been escalating its campaign, with the possibility of implementing strikes, potentially aiming for regime change. Furthermore, the poll found that three-quarters of Americans believe that congressional approval is needed for such actions.
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In a controversial decision, a Georgia prosecutor dropped criminal charges against Donald Trump regarding his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. This move, seen as detrimental to the rule of law, came after the case against Trump faced setbacks due to alleged ethical violations involving the original prosecutor. The dismissal of the case, supported by a 22-page filing, effectively dismissed a wealth of evidence that could have painted a dark picture of Trump’s egregious conduct, and it offered alternative interpretations of Trump’s actions. Rather than allowing a jury to decide on the interpretations, the prosecutor whitewashed history, denying a jury of its right to decide on Trump’s actions in 2020.
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In a recent decision, a federal appeals court upheld a nearly $1 million penalty against Donald Trump and attorney Alina Habba for filing a “frivolous” lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others. The court, comprised of judges from different political backgrounds, found that Trump and Habba engaged in “sanctionable conduct” when they brought the suit three years prior. The lawsuit, alleging a conspiracy to fabricate claims of collusion with Russia, was dismissed by a lower court, which stated that “no reasonable lawyer would have filed” the case in the first place. The ruling is the latest setback for Trump in his attempts to punish political adversaries.
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In a recent social media post, Donald Trump labeled New York Times reporter Katie Rogers “ugly, both inside and out.” This attack followed a story by the Times that suggested his age was impacting his travel schedule. This incident is reminiscent of his previous remark aboard Air Force One where he called a Bloomberg correspondent “Piggy”. The White House has defended his remarks, citing a lack of trust in the media and the President’s transparency.
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The Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has been dismissed by a judge, effectively ending the last remaining criminal prosecution against the former president. The dismissal followed the removal of the initial prosecutor due to a conflict of interest, with Peter Skandalakis taking over the case and citing the interests of justice and judicial finality as reasons for discontinuing the charges. This decision also applies to remaining co-defendants, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows. The dismissal concludes the last of four criminal cases against Trump, leaving only one conviction remaining.
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The upcoming election sees Democrat Behn and Republican Van Epps competing to fill the vacancy left by Representative Mark Green. Van Epps, endorsed by Trump, is focusing on conservative issues such as border security and opposition to “woke” policies. Behn, a Tennessee state representative, is campaigning on an anti-corporate platform addressing affordability concerns. A win for Behn would further solidify Democratic gains at the local level.
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The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked former President Trump’s attempt to remove Shira Perlmutter from her position as Director of the U.S. Copyright Office, deferring a decision until it reviews related cases. The court cited cases involving the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Reserve, where Trump’s removal of officials is under scrutiny. This decision comes after a lower court ruled Perlmutter is part of the legislative branch, making her removal only possible by a Senate-confirmed Librarian of Congress. The Trump administration argued the decision contravenes established precedent, emphasizing the Register of Copyright’s executive functions, like foreign government meetings.
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