Andrew Weissmann discusses the nature of election lies, differentiating them from the thousands of other falsehoods attributed to Donald Trump. The conversation also explores international strategies for combating disinformation, referencing practices in Brazil and the United Kingdom. Additionally, the segment touches upon the concerning example of a publisher disappearing following a Trump executive order, and even includes a brief mention of mob bosses.
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Despite efforts to bring redistricting reform to the ballot in Utah, the petition fell short of the required signatures across 26 state Senate districts. This setback occurred after a nonprofit successfully encouraged voters to withdraw their support, following a broader trend of redistricting wars initiated by President Trump’s call for Republican-friendly gerrymandering. While Democrats have countered with their own redistricting efforts in states like California and now Utah, the potential for vote suppression and election challenges from Trump presents an ongoing complication for the upcoming midterms.
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The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in the San Diego area has resigned following charges of embezzling $270,000 from his parish. Bishop Emanuel Shaleta pleaded not guilty to 16 felony charges, including money laundering, and his passport was seized after he was arrested attempting to leave the country. While the Vatican announced the acceptance of his resignation, it was initially granted in February to avoid interfering with the ongoing police investigation. The allegations stem from missing monthly rental payments from the church’s social hall, with prosecutors citing discrepancies in church accounts and the bishop’s “unreasonable tales” of where the money went.
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John Q. Hosedrinker