Following Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, legal scholars Evan Davis and David Schulte argued that Democrats could constitutionally block his certification based on his alleged involvement in the January 6th insurrection, citing the 14th Amendment. Their argument centers on the amendment’s disqualification clause for those who have engaged in insurrection against the United States. While the Supreme Court rejected a state’s attempt to bar Trump from the ballot, Davis and Schulte contend that Congress retains the power to act on this constitutional ground during certification. Despite this proposal, leading Democrats have thus far rejected any efforts to block Trump’s inauguration.
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Following a dispute over H-1B visas, Elon Musk is accused of retaliating against far-right critics. Laura Loomer and other pro-Trump activists allege that Musk removed their X verification and monetization privileges for questioning his support of the visa program and criticizing his relationship with China. Dozens of accounts, including prominent figures in the MAGA movement, reported similar actions. This incident highlights growing tensions between the Trump base and Silicon Valley figures over immigration policy, further fracturing the previously tenuous alliance. Musk, while not directly addressing the accusations, implied that coordinated attacks would result in similar consequences.
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Representative Annie Kuster, citing the January 6th Capitol riot and its impact on her ability to work effectively in an increasingly polarized Congress, announced her retirement. Kuster, who narrowly escaped the rioters, stated that the events of that day, and the subsequent actions of individuals like Elon Musk, influenced her decision. She also expressed concerns about President Biden’s ability to win re-election against Donald Trump. Ultimately, her retirement reflects a desire for a less combative political environment.
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Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate then-President-elect Donald Trump in September 2024, will stand trial beginning September 8, 2025, following a judge’s decision to grant a trial delay. The delay, requested by Routh’s attorneys to allow for evidence review and potential insanity defense, was granted to ensure a fair trial, though the judge rejected a later start date. Routh, who faces life imprisonment if convicted, allegedly plotted the assassination for weeks and was apprehended by the Secret Service before firing upon Trump. The judge set deadlines for any insanity pleas and site visits related to the case.
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In a bizarre Christmas message, Donald Trump threatened annexation of Canada, suggesting Wayne Gretzky run for Prime Minister to facilitate this. He further asserted that the U.S. should seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, citing national security concerns for the latter. These statements, made on social media, represent a continuation of Trump’s previously expressed, expansionist views. His pronouncements raise significant concerns given his impending assumption of presidential power and control over the U.S. military.
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On Christmas Day, Donald Trump condemned President Biden’s commutation of 37 death row inmates’ sentences to life imprisonment without parole, calling them “the 37 most violent criminals” and wishing them “GO TO HELL!” Biden’s action, following pressure from advocates, halted federal executions, reversing Trump’s policy of resuming executions after a 17-year hiatus. Trump’s reaction followed his earlier Christmas greetings to political opponents and a series of provocative messages directed at China, Canada, and Greenland. The majority of those whose sentences were commuted are people of color.
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A petition signed by over 15,000 people, initiated by the Christian group Faithful America, condemns President-elect Trump’s immigration policies as violations of Christian values. These policies include mass deportations and reportedly allowing ICE arrests in churches, contradicting Trump’s public pronouncements of faith. Faithful America urges Catholic leaders to publicly denounce these plans, citing Jesus’ teachings on welcoming the stranger. Conversely, Trump allies, including Senator Graham and Representative Johnson, support the policies, framing them as necessary for border security. The impending implementation of these policies has immigrant communities preparing for potential family separations and deportations.
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President Biden signed the Stop Campus Hazing Act, the first federal law to combat hazing on college campuses. The Act defines hazing broadly, encompassing any act causing harm regardless of student consent, and applies to all organizations receiving federal student aid. Colleges must now implement hazing prevention programs, publicly report incidents, and publish investigation results. This legislation addresses the inconsistent state laws and lack of centralized reporting, aiming to reduce hazing-related deaths and injuries.
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