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Steve Bannon Starts Serving Federal Prison Term for Congress Defiance
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Stephen Bannon, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, began his four-month prison sentence on Monday, July 1, for defying a congressional subpoena issued by the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack. Judge Amit P. Mehta dismissed Bannon's defense that he was protected by executive privilege and directed…
The Dominance of the Supreme Court in US Political Debates: A Historical…
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The US Supreme Court, designed to be immune to political pressures, has seen its role change recently,…
U.S. Allocates $504 Million for ‘Tech Hubs’ in Underserved Areas
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The Biden administration has granted $504 million to a dozen projects across the US, aimed at…
Former President Trump’s Trial in Georgia Could be Delayed Due to Supreme Court Immunity Ruling
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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution for certain official acts during his presidency, but not for unofficial acts. This decision means that the district court in the federal election interference case and a Georgia court will need to determine which acts charged against Trump…
Additional Democratic Legislators Voice Worries About Biden Following Debate
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse expressed concern over President Biden's frail appearance during a debate…
Steve Bannon Intends to Record His Podcast Before Reporting to Prison
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Stephen K. Bannon, the adviser to former President Donald Trump, has begun serving a four-month prison…
Supreme Court Establishes Boundaries on Presidential Immunity, Postponing Election Interference Trial
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The US Supreme Court has ruled that former Presidents, including Donald Trump, hold limited immunity from prosecution - absolute immunity for clear official acts, but no immunity for unofficial acts. This distinction has not been explicitly defined, which will delay the federal investigation into election interference charges against…
Stephen Richer Rejects Trump, Sparks MAGA Outrage
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Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has publicly stated that he will vote for Joe Biden in the next…
Democrats Unite in Support of Biden: Latest US Political News from The Economist
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Leading Democrats have defended Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy, despite his poor performance in a…
White House Dismisses Biden’s Debate Performance as a Mere Oversight; Is There More Than Meets the Eye?
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President Biden and his associates are downplaying the impact of a debate in Atlanta where Biden was perceived to have performed poorly. Some voters and critics are concerned about Biden's performance, however, his team believes these concerns are, “overblown media narratives” and they continue to focus on fundraising efforts. Despite…