Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady and advocate for mental health, will celebrate her 96th birthday on Friday surrounded by her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, and other family members. Plains, Georgia, where the couple were born, married, and where Jimmy Carter's 1976 presidential campaign was launched, will honor Rosalynn's years of public health advocacy and her unwavering support of her husband’s work. The Carter Center announced that Rosalynn will have a quiet birthday celebration as she navigates dementia and the former president continues to receive hospice care.
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The Cobb County School Board in Georgia has terminated fifth-grade teacher Katie Rinderle for reading a book about gender identity to her students, sparking a debate about what public school teachers can teach in class and how much a school system can control teachers. Supporters of Rinderle have argued that the school board’s decision is an example of censorship and an infringement on academic freedom, while opponents of Rinderle have argued that the book is inappropriate for children and that the school board was within its rights to terminate her. The case has the potential to shape the future of public school education in Georgia.
Donald Trump has announced that he will no longer hold a press conference to present his "irrefutable report" on the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, instead opting to present evidence of election fraud and irregularities in formal legal filings. He also stated that based on the results of the report, all charges should be dropped against him and others, and that there would be a complete exoneration.
Fulton County, Georgia authorities are investigating threats targeting members of the grand jury that indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 of his allies. The sheriff's office is taking the matter seriously and is coordinating with law enforcement partners to respond quickly to any credible threat. They are also tracing the origin of the threats and are committed to ensuring the safety of those individuals who carried out their civic duty.
Donald Trump's legal team has requested a delay in his Washington, D.C. trial until after the 2024 presidential election, citing the large amount of evidence, complex legal questions, and competing legal proceedings as reasons for the delay. They also argued that the incumbent administration has targeted its primary political opponent with criminal prosecution, and requested that the trial be delayed until April 2026. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the 2024 presidential election.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has proposed a March 2024 trial date for the criminal trial against former President Donald Trump and 18 of his co-defendants. The 19 defendants are accused of operating a "criminal enterprise" while pursuing their efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Willis has given Trump and his co-defendants until August 25 to turn themselves in for booking. The proposed trial date of March 2024 would mean the trial would start just before the Georgia presidential primary, and the case will be closely watched by many.
Key takeaways: Donald Trump and his allies may soon face trial in Georgia for alleged crimes related to the 2020 election. Trump’s lawyers are expected…
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is in a prime position to be a cornfield kingmaker, and could use the upcoming Republican presidential primary debate to boost her state, her party, and her own political future. However, former President Donald Trump has the option of timing his booking in Georgia to coincide with the debate, which could create an O.J.-Simpson-in-the-Bronco-level spectacle and draw attention away from the televised event.