Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Trump’s Ballot Eligibility

What to Know The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on whether the Colorado Supreme Court erred in ruling that former President Donald Trump is disqualified as a candidate for the presidential primaries under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Legal questions abound, and experts and stakeholders have urged the high court to address the

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump’s Ballot Eligibility

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

Supreme Court Justices Lean in Trump’s Favor in Ballot Case

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

Border Patrol Union Endorses Mazi Pilip in New York Congressional Race

Mazi Pilip and Tom Suozzi are vying to represent New York’s Congressional District 3. While Congressional District 3’s Republican candidate Mazi Pilip held a press conference in Queens Village to announce an endorsement by the National Border Patrol Council, her opponent, Democrat Tom Suozzi, was at a virtual press conference responding to the failure by

Marianne Williamson Suspends Long-Shot 2024 Democratic Presidential Campaign

‘While the level of our failure is obvious to all, a level of success is real nonetheless’ the self-help author said. Self-help author Marianne Williamson is suspending her long-shot campaign for the Democratic 2024 presidential nomination, the writer announced on Feb. 7. The 71-year-old presidential hopeful revealed she was dropping out of the race in

Special Counsel Completes Biden Classified Documents Probe

‘I am committed to making as much of the special counsel’s report public as possible,’ Attorney General Merrick Garland said. Justice Department Special Counsel Robert Hur has concluded his investigation into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents during his time as a U.S. senator and as vice president, according to Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Trump Poised to Shine in Silver State Caucus After Haley’s Setback in Primary

The former president faces little opposition as Nevada GOP voters head to a caucus carrying 26 delegates toward the Republican presidential nomination. LAS VEGAS–Former President Donald Trump seems destined for victory in Nevada’s Feb. 8 caucus, analysts and insiders say, increasing his chances of steamrolling former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley in her home state