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Ron DeSantis Suspends Florida Prosecutor Monique Worrell, Drawing Criticism from Civil Rights GroupsImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Ron DeSantis Suspends Florida Prosecutor Monique Worrell, Drawing Criticism from Civil Rights Groups

By News Masher on August 9, 2023

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell, the only Black woman serving as a local prosecutor in the state, for her progressive and reform-minded approach to criminal justice. This is the second time DeSantis has suspended a local prosecutor, and the move has been met with criticism from civil rights groups. A federal judge has called the suspension unconstitutional, and the case is now being appealed to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Appeals Court Reveals Special Counsel Obtained Search Warrant for @realDonaldTrump Twitter Account in 2020 Election InvestigationImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Appeals Court Reveals Special Counsel Obtained Search Warrant for @realDonaldTrump Twitter Account in 2020 Election Investigation

By News Masher on August 9, 2023

A federal appeals court in Washington has revealed that Special Counsel Jack Smith obtained a search warrant for data and records pertaining to the Twitter account @realDonaldTrump in January 2023. The warrant was accompanied by a nondisclosure order and Twitter twice failed to comply, leading to a lengthy battle and a civil contempt ruling with a $350,000 fine. The details and evidence of the investigation remain unclear, but the ruling is a reminder of the ongoing investigation into the 2020 election.

Fulton County Grand Jury to Hear Case of District Attorney Fani Willis’ Investigation into Alleged Election Fraud Next WeekImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Fulton County Grand Jury to Hear Case of District Attorney Fani Willis’ Investigation into Alleged Election Fraud Next Week

By News Masher on August 9, 2023

Fulton County, Georgia is expected to present its investigation into alleged election fraud to a grand jury next week. Former state Senator Jen Jordan and former Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan have both received subpoenas, but have yet to receive the 48-hour notice to appear. The outcome of the hearing will be closely watched as anticipation builds over whether Donald Trump will face criminal charges.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein Hospitalized After Minor Fall at Home in San FranciscoImage courtesy of assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com

Sen. Dianne Feinstein Hospitalized After Minor Fall at Home in San Francisco

By News Masher on August 9, 2023

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California was taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon as a precautionary measure after a minor fall at her home. She had recently returned home from a three-month absence due to complications from shingles, and her office reported that all scans were clear. Her spokesperson told NBC News that she is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery.

Ohioans Reject Republican Effort to Block Abortion Rights at the Ballot BoxImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Ohioans Reject Republican Effort to Block Abortion Rights at the Ballot Box

By News Masher on August 9, 2023

Ohioans have overwhelmingly voted against a ballot measure that would have made it more difficult to amend the state constitution, a move by Republicans to try and block efforts to legalize abortion at the ballot box. Opponents of Issue 1 were winning with most of the votes tallied, and President Joe Biden released a statement praising the result. A proposal to codify abortion rights in the state constitution has already made the November ballot and needs only a simple majority to pass, making this a major win for Democrats and a blow to Republicans.

Supreme Court Temporarily Pauses Biden Administration’s Efforts to Regulate Ghost GunsImage courtesy of assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com

Supreme Court Temporarily Pauses Biden Administration’s Efforts to Regulate Ghost Guns

By News Masher on August 8, 2023

The Supreme Court has granted a temporary pause to the Biden administration's efforts to regulate so-called ghost guns, which are firearm-making kits available online. The regulations require background checks and registration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and are intended to protect public safety. Opponents of the regulations argue that they infringe on the Second Amendment right to bear arms, and the legal battle over the regulations is likely to continue in the lower courts.