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Trump Lawyer’s Shocking Admission: Jan. 6 Deemed Criminal in Supreme Court, Unveiling Ballot Ban

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WASHINGTON D.C. – During a recent episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers, a clip featuring a statement from former President Donald Trump’s lawyer was aired, in which the lawyer acknowledged that the events of January 6th at the U.S. Capitol were “criminal.” This admission was made in the context of a discussion about the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a ban on adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The clip, shared by NBC, showcased a segment in which Meyers played a video of Trump’s lawyer making the comment during a case hearing … Read more

Rhode Island District Court Nominee Faces Unexpected Question About Marxist Past During Confirmation Hearing

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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island – Melissa DuBose, a former history and civics teacher in the Providence public school system, faced scrutiny during her confirmation hearing for a position on the Rhode Island District Court. Republican Senators John N. Kennedy and Marsha Blackburn questioned DuBose about an article from over two decades ago in which she mentioned being in a “Marxist phase.” Despite the line of questioning, DuBose adamantly denied being a Marxist and stated that she does not espouse Marxist theory or ideology. The article in question was written by an undergraduate student who interviewed DuBose … Read more

Massachusetts Elected Officials Defend Appeals Court Judge from Unfair Criticism Over Former Romantic Relationship

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Boston, MA – Two Massachusetts officials responsible for confirming judges have criticized attempts to link the suitability of Appeals Court Judge Gabrielle Wolohojian for a vacancy on the state’s highest court to her past relationship with Governor Maura Healey. The Governor’s Council, which regularly approves judicial recommendations, is now tasked with reviewing Wolohojian’s qualifications for an open seat on the Supreme Judicial Court. Councilor Eileen Duff, who believes Wolohojian is highly qualified, expressed her frustration with the focus on the past romance instead of the judge’s professional background. Wolohojian, an Appeals Court judge for 16 … Read more

Supreme Court Shows Doubt Over Colorado’s Attempt to Remove Trump from the Ballot

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Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court signaled on Thursday that it is unlikely to allow Colorado to remove former President Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot. During the two-hour argument, the majority of the justices expressed deep skepticism regarding Colorado’s power to bar a presidential candidate due to actions attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. The justices raised concerns about states reaching different conclusions on candidate eligibility and suggested that only Congress could enforce the provision in question, which falls under the Constitution’s 14th Amendment. Trump himself addressed the Supreme Court arguments in … Read more