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Fox News has come under fire after damning messages were revealed in a court filing, showing that prominent stars and executives at the network privately ridiculed claims of election fraud in the 2020 election, despite allowing lies about the presidential contest to be promoted on its air. The lawsuit is seeking $1.6 billion in damages from Fox News for defamation, sparking a debate about the role of media outlets in promoting false information. Critics argue that the network should have taken more responsibility for the lies it allowed to be broadcast, while supporters argue that the network should not be held responsible for the opinions of its guests.
Tennessee state representative Justin Pearson has faced criticism from Republican colleagues for wearing a dashiki during his swearing-in ceremony, which he said was a way of honoring his ancestors who helped him rise to elected office. This has sparked a larger conversation about the importance of honoring tradition while also recognizing the need for change, and has raised questions about the role of attire in the legislative process.
Lawyers for one of the defendants in the seditious conspiracy trial of five Proud Boys leaders have drafted a subpoena to compel former President Donald Trump to testify as a witness. The subpoena requests Trump's compliance by the beginning of March, and Norm Pattis, a lawyer for the defendant, said Trump's role in the Capitol riot might warrant his presence as a witness. It is unclear if Trump will take the stand, as the defense team will have to deal with the logistical difficulties of serving a subpoena to a former president.
The Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled against Republican Kari Lake in her challenge of her defeat in the governor's race to Democrat Katie Hobbs, finding that Lake had presented no evidence that voters whose ballots were unreadable by tabulators at polling places were not able to vote. This is the latest in a series of court decisions that have rejected challenges to the election results in Arizona, and Hobbs is expected to be sworn in as Arizona's governor in January.
Alex Jones, host of Infowars, is reportedly holding firearms for two of his employees who were charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. This was revealed in a bankruptcy statement filed Tuesday, and Jones has confirmed that the lawyers of the two employees requested that he store their guns at his residence. It is unclear why their lawyers asked this and how long the guns have been in Jones' possession.
Don Lemon, anchor of CNN, has apologized for his comments about women's "prime" during a segment about 51-year-old Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. He suggested that women are judged more harshly than men when it comes to their age, sparking a larger conversation about ageism and sexism in politics. His apology was accepted by Haley, highlighting the need for more respect and understanding in the political arena.
President Joe Biden has been declared "fit" to conduct his duties as president following a routine physical exam on Thursday. White House physician Kevin O’Connor released a five-page memo stating that Biden, an 80-year-old male, remains "healthy and vigorous" and is fit to successfully execute the duties of the presidency. The physical included an “extremely detailed” neurologic exam, as well as a biopsy of a small lesion on Biden’s chest, with results still pending.