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Supreme Court Hears Trump’s Immunity Claim in Election Case

TL/DR - The US Supreme Court is considering whether a former president can be prosecuted for actions taken in office, in relation to Donald Trump's alleged election interference. The Court is unlikely to accept Trump's claim of absolute immunity, but may remand the case for further proceedings, potentially delaying any trial until after the…

Campus Protests Amplify Over Gaza Amidst University, Police Resistance

TL/DR - Pro-Palestinian protests spread across US university campuses, with some students clashing with police and dozens being arrested. The demonstrations also reached international institutions in Cairo, Paris, and Sydney. Students are expressing solidarity with their peers at Columbia University and demanding their universities divest from…

Reaction to Possible Asheville Business Improvement Scheme

TL/DR - The Asheville City Council has held a public consultation about the possibility of a Business Improvement District (BID) downtown. A BID could improve safety and cleanliness, increase pressure washing, graffiti removal and trash collection for business and property owners. The council will potentially make a decision on the topic during…

Florida’s Top Senate Candidate: Kari Lake, Not Arizona

TL/DR - Kari Lake, the Arizona Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, has been campaigning in Florida with controversial Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz. Lake has also been attending events across the country and reportedly raised $1 million at a fundraiser at former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. While she is away, the Arizona Legislature is…