Defense Delivers Opening Statement Attorney Jonathan F. Mitchell, representing former President Donald Trump, told the justices that Section 3 did not apply to presidents, because the “officer of the United States” mentioned in the Constitution applies to appointed, not elected officials. He argued that even if one was disqualified, the candidate could not be barred
Justice Alito Asks About Possible Fallout of a Colorado Ban Justice Samuel Alito asked Ms. Stevenson about the possibility that if Colorado banned Trump, then other states would “retaliate” and bar other candidates. Ms. Stevenson replied, “I think we have to have faith in our system that people will follow their election policies and processes
An illegal immigrant wanted for homicide and a migrant with a conviction for the molestation of a minor have been apprehended in Texas near the southern border.
Washington — Republican voters in Nevada will have another chance to vote for their preferred presidential candidate in Thursday’s caucuses, and former President Donald Trump will be on the ballot this time. The state hosted Republican and Democratic primaries on Tuesday, but Trump did not appear on the GOP ballot because the Nevada Republican Party
Alabama lawmakers unveiled a bill to authorize a state lottery and ten casinos, some of which would be run by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians at existing locations.
Rep. Matt Gaetz said he endorses former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as a replacement for Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed the Middle East with little progress made in negotiating a hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.