Following a Supreme Court ruling upholding President Biden’s order, ByteDance’s US operations, including TikTok, were shut down. This action also impacted several other ByteDance-affiliated apps, namely Marvel Snap and CapCut, which are now unavailable to US users. Mobile Legends Bang Bang, a Nuverse (ByteDance subsidiary) game, was also affected. While some affected companies, like Second Dinner (Marvel Snap’s developer), are working to restore service, the immediate future of these apps in the US remains uncertain.
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President Biden surpassed President Trump’s number of judicial appointments, reaching 235 confirmations. This includes one Supreme Court justice, numerous appeals and district court judges, and appointments to the U.S. Court of International Trade. These lifetime appointments aim to safeguard Biden’s policy legacy, particularly given Trump’s stated intentions. Democrats prioritized these confirmations before the end of their Senate majority, securing a significantly lower number of judicial vacancies for Trump to fill than Trump inherited in his first term. Despite this achievement, the shift in Senate control to Republicans raises concerns about future judicial appointments under the Trump administration.
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The looming specter of the US Supreme Court potentially deciding the next president, rather than the voters, is a chilling reality that cannot be ignored. The recent history of packed courts and judiciary takeovers by the elites is a clear sign of the dangerous path we may be headed down. The idea of a small group of individuals, with their own partisan agendas, determining the fate of an entire nation is antithetical to the principles of democracy.
The current makeup of the Supreme Court, with its conservative supermajority, raises serious concerns about its commitment to upholding the rule of law and the Constitution.… Continue reading
It’s a relief to see Congressman Joe Morelle taking action to reverse the U.S. Supreme Court’s immunity decision. The fact that someone in our government is paying attention and addressing this crucial issue gives me a glimmer of hope. Potential amendment texts need to be thoroughly vetted and discussed so that we can find a viable solution to this pressing problem. Leaving the SCOTUS decision unchallenged is simply not an option for the long-term health of our democracy.
The idea of a president using immunity to commit and conceal crimes is deeply troubling. While most U.S. presidents have been honorable individuals, they have all been ambitious.… Continue reading
The US Supreme Court has just completed what can only be described as Trump’s attempted coup on January 6th. The ruling concerning Presidential immunity has sent shockwaves through the nation, with many seeing the decision as a clear sign of the Supreme Court justices acting as accomplices in Trump’s dangerous power play. It’s no secret that the whole strategy over the past four years was to find weaknesses in the judicial system, oppose any actions taken by Biden, and pave the way for a Trump comeback with even more authority to commit crimes.
It’s a diabolically clever plan that seems to be working, and frankly, it’s sickening.… Continue reading
When I first heard that the US Supreme Court had ruled that Trump was wrongly removed from the Colorado ballot, I couldn’t help but feel a sinking sense of disappointment. It seems as though the sacred principle of states’ rights has been discarded, and the power of individual states to make decisions for the well-being of their citizens has been undermined. The court rationalized this decision based on the enforcement of the 14th Amendment, but in doing so, they have essentially opened the floodgates for potential abuse of power.
In the context of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which disqualifies individuals who have engaged in insurrection from holding office, the implications are ominous.… Continue reading
As an Illinois resident, I have been closely following the recent ruling that barred Donald Trump from appearing on the state’s Republican presidential primary ballot. Judge Tracie Porter’s decision to disqualify Trump due to his role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, is a step in the right direction. It is refreshing to see common sense and rational decision-making prevail in a time where chaos seems to reign supreme.
The fact that Trump’s eligibility to run for president is being debated in multiple states speaks volumes about the state of our democracy. The courts should unequivocally agree on disqualifying someone who incited violence and attempted to subvert the will of the people.… Continue reading
US Supreme Court Justices Have “Strange” Views on Whether Trump is Disqualified
As an observer of the US Supreme Court’s recent oral arguments on whether former President Donald Trump should be disqualified from the ballot, I couldn’t help but notice the “strange” views expressed by some of the justices. While I understand that this topic is one of national significance, the case at hand pertains specifically to Colorado, making it a matter of Colorado’s prerogative to decide on the eligibility of candidates.
The Constitution grants states the right and duty to conduct their own elections, including determining the criteria for appearing on the ballot.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood