U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner of Texas has died at the age of 70, just weeks after taking office, following a sudden medical emergency after attending President Trump's joint address to Congress. His death was confirmed by the city of Houston, with Mayor John Whitmire praising Turner as a "remarkable public servant" who made a significant impact on millions. Turner's unexpected passing is being mourned by colleagues and constituents, who remember him for his dedication to public service and his deep commitment to his community.
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Donald Trump has filed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in response to a ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court that found him ineligible to hold the presidency under the Constitution's "insurrection clause". The ruling was based on language in the 14th Amendment that prohibits those who "engaged in insurrection" from running for various federal offices. Trump's lawyers argued that the question of eligibility to serve as President of the United States is properly reserved for Congress, not the state courts, to consider and decide. The appeal has been met with mixed reactions from the public.
State capitols across the United States were evacuated Wednesday morning due to bomb threats, though no explosives were found. The FBI is aware of numerous hoax incidents and is working with local, state, and federal law enforcement to gather information. Kentucky, Mississippi, Michigan, Montana, and Georgia were all affected by the threats.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a split decision in a lawsuit brought against former President Donald Trump by the partner of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, ruling that the wrongful death claim lacked standing but allowing other claims to move forward. The suit seeks unspecified damages and a trial date has not yet been set. Cellphone data could fill in gaps of Trump's actions on January 6.
Four Colorado voters have asked the Supreme Court to decide whether former President Donald Trump is constitutionally eligible to appear on the state's Republican primary ballot. The appeal follows Maine's Secretary of State barring Trump from running for the presidency under the rarely used Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The Colorado voters believe the case is of "utmost importance" and warrants quick action, as it revolves around the Constitution's insurrection clause and whether Trump incited the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Supreme Court's decision could have a major impact on the Republican Party's future.
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Former President Donald Trump is Eligible to Run for President Again
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Former President Donald Trump is Eligible to Run for President Again
Maine and Colorado have taken up the unprecedented issue of whether former President Donald Trump is eligible to run for president again, citing the 14th Amendment as the basis for their decisions. The U.S. Supreme Court will now have to decide whether Trump is eligible to run for president again, and the outcome of the case could have far-reaching implications for future presidential elections.
California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber has declined to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot, despite a call from the state's Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. This is the first time a state has declined to remove a presidential candidate from the ballot under Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment, and the decision has been met with mixed reactions from the public. The U.S. Supreme Court is now tasked with making a clear ruling on whether or not Trump can still run for president after the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021.
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ruled on Thursday that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on the state's primary ballot in 2021 due to his role in the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol. The ruling cites Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and will not be enforced until the courts weigh in. This ruling is part of a national effort to disqualify Trump from appearing on ballots in future elections, and it is unclear whether Trump will appeal the decision.