Former President Donald Trump has asked a federal appeals court to lift a gag order that restricts his speech about potential witnesses, prosecutors, and court staff in the case that accuses him of scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss. Trump's attorneys have argued that the gag order is overly broad and unconstitutional, and have asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to block the gag order ruling while they pursue appeals. If the court denies the request, Trump's attorneys have said they will appeal to the Supreme Court.
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The Education Department has released a new plan to provide debt relief to four groups of borrowers with federal student loans, estimated to be up to 12 million people. The proposal is open for public comment and will be finalized after a period of review, with details on implementation and when it will take effect yet to be released.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has announced plans to issue subpoenas to three individuals in connection with a probe into ethics practices at the Supreme Court. The 11 Democratic members of the panel are targeting two wealthy Republican donors and an influential conservative legal activist in order to uncover more information about the trips provided to two Supreme Court justices. The investigation is a significant escalation of the Democrats' efforts to hold the high court accountable, and the subpoenas could provide important insight into the relationship between the justices and wealthy donors.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has announced plans to seek subpoenas for three influential conservatives as part of their investigation into Supreme Court ethics. This follows news reports about justices accepting gifts and trips from billionaires without disclosing them, as well as the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision to shield Gov. Scott Walker from a criminal investigation. The committee is hoping the subpoenas will provide more information about the influence of wealthy donors on the Supreme Court.
Key takeaways: Colorado and Minnesota are beginning hearings on lawsuits that could potentially reach the U.S. Supreme Court, which aim to bar former President Donald…
The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) is a conservative Christian legal organization that has been at the forefront of many legal battles related to reproductive rights and the LGBTQ community. Their involvement has been met with criticism, especially due to House Speaker Mike Johnson's past comments comparing the judicial philosophy that legalized the right to an abortion to Hitler's. The ADF has also been involved in the Terri Schiavo case, representing the Schiavo family in their legal battle.
Key takeaways: Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected as the next House Speaker, ending a tumultuous period for the Republican party. Johnson is well-liked within…
Key takeaways: Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected as the 56th speaker of the House. Democrats have already begun to push forward with attack ads…