Rep. Scott Perry's cell phone records have been revealed, showing that he had been in contact with President Donald Trump and powerful Trump backers around the 2020 election. Chief Judge Beryl Howell of the DC District Court noted the "powerful public interest in accessing these judicial records" and emphasized that the records should be made available to prosecutors. The release of the court document has raised questions about Rep. Perry's involvement in the 2020 election and his attempts to shield records from investigators.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals is currently deciding whether the Justice Department was legally allowed to seize Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry's cellphone last year. Perry, an ally of former President Donald Trump, is arguing that the Speech or Debate Clause of the Constitution protects him from certain investigative steps. The court has yet to make a ruling on the matter, and the decision will have implications for the future of the investigation into the Capitol attack.
Former Representative Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) has publicly criticized Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) for her suggestion to divide the United States into red and blue states and to “shrink the federal government.” Cheney responded to Greene’s tweet by saying that such a suggestion was unconstitutional and reminded her that the United States is governed by the Constitution. Greene has previously been accused of calling for civil war and has been a vocal supporter of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection on the U.S. Capitol.
Key takeaways: The Senate voted 54-45 to confirm Judge Gina Méndez-Miró to the federal district court in Puerto Rico, passing a key test vote. President…
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a federal law prohibiting people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms is unconstitutional, in line with the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen. This ruling is a major victory for gun rights advocates, and could be appealed to the Supreme Court to decide the fate of the law.
President Joe Biden has accepted an invitation from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to deliver his second State of the Union address on February 7th. The speech will focus on the economy, global competitiveness, safety, and unity. Biden expressed his gratitude for the prompt invitation and looks forward to speaking with Republicans, Democrats, and the country.
Three Michigan electors have filed a lawsuit in Kent County Circuit Court against 16 Republicans for allegedly plotting to replace "duly elected and qualified" electors in an attempt to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 defeat in the state. The suit seeks to have a judge declare that the "fake elector scheme was illegal under Michigan law" and that the three plaintiffs are the "duly elected and qualified electors" for the state of Michigan. The lawsuit is a reminder of the importance of the electoral process and the need to ensure that all votes are counted and respected.
Katie Hobbs was sworn in Monday as Arizona’s 24th governor, the first Democrat to hold the office since 2009. Hobbs and other new top Arizona…