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Former Senator Nicole Mitchell’s Burglary Sentencing Delayed Amid Attorney’s Health Concerns

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BECKER COUNTY, Minn. — The sentencing for former Senator Nicole Mitchell, who was convicted of burglary, has been postponed due to her attorney’s health issues. The delay comes after an official request was made by her legal counsel, Dane DeKrey, who cited a need for recovery from an illness that hinders his ability to prepare for the upcoming hearing. DeKrey submitted a motion on September 2, seeking to continue the sentencing originally set for September 10. In his motion, he explained that the brief postponement would allow him to recover sufficiently to represent Mitchell effectively … Read more

Tennessee Supreme Court Restores Former Senator Brian Kelsey’s Law License Following Presidential Pardon

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Brian Kelsey, a former state senator in Tennessee, has regained the right to practice law after being indicted on federal charges. The Tennessee Supreme Court reinstated Kelsey on August 20, allowing him to go back to the legal profession. Kelsey’s legal troubles began in October 2021 when he faced allegations of violating campaign finance regulations. In December 2022, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States, which led to his suspension from practicing law. His sentence took him to federal prison in February 2025, but his situation changed dramatically when … Read more

High Stakes Showdown: White House Counsel and GOP Senator Spar in Tense Hearing

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WASHINGTON — Tensions flared during a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as a White House attorney squared off with a GOP senator over contentious legal matters. The session highlighted deep partisan divides surrounding key issues facing the Biden administration, particularly in how it navigates legal obligations and executive power. The confrontation unfolded as Senator Chuck Grassley, the committee’s senior Republican member, pressed White House Counsel Stuart Delery on several points regarding the administration’s handling of classified documents. Grassley accused the administration of lacking transparency and ignoring statutory requirements in various legal processes, voicing frustrations that … Read more

Republican Senator Murkowski Faces Internal Struggle Over Controversial Tax Cuts: A Deep Dive into the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

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In Washington, D.C., Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska expressed her distress over supporting a tax cut bill recently signed into law by President Trump. Known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the legislation was passed without any Democratic support and has since raised concerns among some Republican lawmakers. The OBBBA is designed to provide broad tax cuts while simultaneously implementing reductions in key social benefits, creating a potential imbalance that could adversely affect many working-class families. Observers noted that while the tax cuts might benefit wealthier Americans, the law could impose significant … Read more