A Denver District Court judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump can appear on the Colorado primary ballot in 2024, setting a precedent for other states. The ruling is a major victory for Trump, who is widely expected to seek the Republican nomination for president in 2024, and a major setback for those who oppose him. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold released a statement shortly after the ruling, confirming that Donald Trump is eligible to be placed on the Colorado ballot in the March Presidential Primary.
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Judge Arthur Engoron has denied a motion for a mistrial in the $250 million civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump, calling the motion "utterly without merit" and Trump's rationale for halting the trial "disingenuous". The trial, which began on October 2nd, is expected to last another two months and is being heard in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York. Trump has denied the allegations and has sought to have the case dismissed.
This article reports on a shooting at the New Hampshire State Hospital in Concord on Friday afternoon, which left multiple victims and the suspect dead. The situation is now "contained" and all patients at the hospital are safe, however the identities of the victims and the suspect have not yet been released. An active scene with numerous police cars and an armored vehicle was seen outside the hospital as the investigation continues.
This article discusses the House Administration Committee's decision to make internal video footage from the Capitol Hill riot on January 6th available to the public. The footage, totaling over 40,000 hours, will be posted to a public website and requests for specific videos can be made. It is hoped that this footage will provide insight into the events of that day, and will help to inform future decisions.
A 50-year-old Moorpark College computer science professor has been charged with two felonies in connection with the death of a 69-year-old pro-Israel protestor. The Ventura County District Attorney's Office conducted an extensive investigation into the incident, examining 600 pieces of evidence and speaking to 60 witnesses. If convicted, Alnaji faces up to 11 years in prison.
Kaitlin Armstrong has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for the May 2022 shooting death of professional cyclist Anna "Mo" Wilson. Armstrong was found guilty of first-degree murder after a three-hour deliberation on Thursday, with prosecutors arguing that she acted out of jealousy and rage. The sentence was the result of a 43-day international search for the killer, and Wilson's friends and family hope it will bring them some closure.
The White House has pushed back against House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, demanding that GOP lawmakers withdraw their subpoenas and requests for interviews targeting Biden family members and administration officials. In a letter, White House counsel Richard Sauber called the requests for information and interviews “unjustified” and characterized the overall impeachment inquiry as “illegitimate.” The White House has made it clear that it will not cooperate with the inquiry, and has called on the GOP to withdraw their subpoenas and requests for interviews.
Rosalynn Carter, 96, has entered hospice care at her home in Plains, Georgia, alongside her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, 99. The Carter family has expressed gratitude for the support they have received and requested privacy during this difficult time.