The portraits of former Presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush are back on display in the White House after Donald Trump removed them during his administration.
US Historians Inform Supreme Court , That They Reject Trump’s Immunity Claim.
Former President Donald Trump faces multiple federal election interference charges stemming
from his attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
He and his legal team assert that he is immune to prosecution since he was president at the time.
But 15 historians have since "filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court" in an attempt to disprove Trump's claims, 'The Guardian' reports. .
But 15 historians have since "filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court" in an attempt to disprove Trump's claims, 'The Guardian' reports. .
According to the historians, Trump , "asserts that a doctrine of permanent
immunity from criminal liability for a president’s
official acts, while not expressly provided
by the Constitution, must be inferred." .
To justify this radical assertion, he
contends that the original meaning
of the Constitution demands it. , U.S. Historians, via amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court.
But no plausible historical
case supports his claim, U.S. Historians, via amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court.
Thomas Wolf, brief co-counsel and director of democracy initiatives at the Brennan Center.
said that Trump's claims of immunity
are "deeply un-American.".
From the birth of the country through
President Clinton’s acceptance of a plea
bargain in 2001 [avoiding indictment over
the Monica Lewinsky affair], it has been
understood that presidents can be prosecuted, Thomas Wolf, brief co-counsel and director of democracy
initiatives at the Brennan Center, via 'The Guardian'.
From the birth of the country through
President Clinton’s acceptance of a plea
bargain in 2001 [avoiding indictment over
the Monica Lewinsky affair], it has been
understood that presidents can be prosecuted, Thomas Wolf, brief co-counsel and director of democracy
initiatives at the Brennan Center, via 'The Guardian'.
From the birth of the country through
President Clinton’s acceptance of a plea
bargain in 2001 [avoiding indictment over
the Monica Lewinsky affair], it has been
understood that presidents can be prosecuted, Thomas Wolf, brief co-counsel and director of democracy
initiatives at the Brennan Center, via 'The Guardian'.
The Supreme Court must not delay
in passing down a ruling in this case, Thomas Wolf, brief co-counsel and director of democracy
initiatives at the Brennan Center, via 'The Guardian'
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President Joe Biden, alongside Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, faced protests during a fundraiser defending the White House's Gaza crisis handling. The event, raising $25 million, featured discussions moderated by Stephen Colbert at Radio City Music Hall. Obama emphasized the complexities of presidency, while Clinton praised Biden's economic policies. The event aimed to bolster support amid discontent over Biden's Israel stance.
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Biden Campaign to Rake In $25 Million , at Star-Studded Fundraiser.
President Biden will host the
most lucrative political fundraiser in
American history on March 28, Politico reports. .
The event will feature former
Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
The event will feature former
Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
Mindy Kaling will emcee the event
from Radio City Music Hall.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
Lea Michele and Ben Platt.
Lea Michele and Ben Platt.
Stephen Colbert will host an "armchair conversation" with Biden, Obama and Clinton.
Unlike our opponent, every dollar we’re raising
is going to reach the voters who will decide
this election — communicating the president’s
historic record, his vision for the future and
laying plain the stakes of this election, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement.
The numbers don’t lie: today’s event
is a massive show of force and a
true reflection of the momentum
to reelect the Biden-Harris ticket, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement.
$25 million is expected to be raised at the event. .
By comparison, Biden's campaign raised
$21 million during all of last month.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump
raised $20 million during the month of February.
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Remembering
Aretha Franklin.
Aretha Louise Franklin was born on
March 25, 1942, and died on August 16, 2018.
Here are five facts
to celebrate the
“Queen of Soul.”.
1. She was the first woman inducted
into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2. Franklin taught
herself how to play
the piano by ear.
3. She performed for
Presidents Jimmy Carter,
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.
4. Franklin's single, "Respect,"
was a civil rights anthem.
5. NASA named an
asteroid after her.
Happy Birthday,
Aretha Franklin!
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Go behind closed doors as Kim Kardashian joins Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House for a crucial roundtable discussion on criminal justice reform. Witness their collaborative efforts and passionate advocacy for second chances and meaningful change.
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Biden Is Giving $6 Billion , to Micron Technology , for Semiconductor Production.
On April 25, President Biden will travel to Syracuse, NY, to announce over $6 billion in federal grants that his administration is awarding to Micron Technology, NPR reports. .
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who was heavily involved in enacting the CHIPS and Science Act, issued a statement about the investment. .
This is the federal government taking back the reins, putting money where its mouth is when we say we want the future of tech to be stamped: 'Made in America.', Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Micron will invest $100 billion of the funds to construct a manufacturing facility in Syracuse.
Schumer referred to the plan as "quite a
great return" on the government's investment.
A factory will also be built in
Boise, Idaho, NPR reports. .
That facility is expected to be ready for production by 2026, while two New York factories will likely be ready by 2028 and 2029.
The White House estimates that
the projects could create 20,000 jobs
in construction and manufacturing.
in addition to "tens of thousands of
indirect jobs in the regions," NPR reports. .
The CHIPS and Science Act has also provided funding for Intel, TSMC and Samsung
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FTC to Decide , Whether Noncompete Agreements , Should Be Banned.
After receiving over 26,000 public comments about the issue, the Federal Trade Commission is set to deliver its verdict on April 30, NPR reports. .
The commission said that if approved, the
final rule "would generally prevent most
employers from using noncompete clauses.".
The commission said that if approved, the
final rule "would generally prevent most
employers from using noncompete clauses.".
Approximately one in five Americans, spanning minimum wage workers to CEOs, are subject to noncompete agreements, the FTC estimates. .
The Biden administration says that these types of agreements hurt workers by decreasing wages.
The White House also argues that these
agreements harm the U.S. economy because entrepreneurship isn't allowed to freely flourish. .
FTC Chair Lina M. Khan issued a statement when
the proposed ban was initially introduced.
The freedom to change jobs is
core to economic liberty and to
a competitive, thriving economy, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement.
Noncompetes block workers from
freely switching jobs, depriving
them of higher wages and better
working conditions, and depriving
businesses of a talent pool that
they need to build and expand, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement.
Businesses argue that noncompete agreements are essential for safeguarding investments and proprietary information.
Those businesses also question whether
the agency has the power "to regulate
such agreements," NPR reports. .
If the FTC votes to issue a final rule, enforcement wouldn't occur for 180 days,
and legal challenges would likely ensue.
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Fears of Potential Iranian Attack , Drive US Stocks Down , Nearly 500 Points.
CNN reports that United States stocks dropped on
April 12 amid rising tensions in the Middle East pushing
traders to seek safe havens like gold and bonds.
CNN reports that United States stocks dropped on
April 12 amid rising tensions in the Middle East pushing
traders to seek safe havens like gold and bonds.
By mid-afternoon, the Dow had fallen
1.4%, the S&P 500 went down 1.6%,
and the Nasdaq dropped 1.8%.
The dip came after the White House announced
that both the U.S. and Israel are on alert for
a potential attack by Iran or its allies.
The dip came after the White House announced
that both the U.S. and Israel are on alert for
a potential attack by Iran or its allies.
The warning comes after Iran
accused Israel of a deadly airstrike
on a consulate in Damascus, Syria. .
The news also sent oil prices up amid
fears of regional tensions escalating
as a result of the ongoing war in Gaza. .
The news also sent oil prices up amid
fears of regional tensions escalating
as a result of the ongoing war in Gaza. .
Brent crude futures jumped up to $90.42
a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude
futures increased to $86.65 a barrel.
Those geopolitical concerns and subsequent
rising oil prices sent investors to safe havens like
gold futures, which rose to $2,379 a troy ounce.
Those geopolitical concerns and subsequent
rising oil prices sent investors to safe havens like
gold futures, which rose to $2,379 a troy ounce.
CNN reports that Americans' opinions of
the economy have dipped in the past few
months amid persistently high inflation.
The geopolitical fears come as investors are already
contending with concerns that the Federal Reserve could
wait to bring interest rates down from a 23-year high.
Officials at the Fed have signaled that further rate
hikes could still be on the way if the central
bank's efforts to fight inflation stall.
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Former Senator Joe Lieberman , Dead at 82.
Lieberman died in New York on
March 27 after suffering complications
from a fall, NBC News reports.
Senator Lieberman’s love of God,
his family, and America endured
throughout his life of service
in the public interest, Joe Lieberman's family, via statement.
Lieberman was the 2000 vice presidential nominee who ran for office with Al Gore.
Gore took to X on March 27
to offer his condolences. .
I am profoundly saddened by
the loss of Joe Lieberman... Joe was a
man of deep integrity who dedicated
his life to serving his country, Al Gore, via X.
It was an honor to stand
side-by-side with him
on the campaign trail. , Al Gore, via X.
I’ll remain forever grateful for
his tireless efforts to build
a better future for America, Al Gore, via X.
Former President George W. Bush also issued a statement, calling Lieberman "one of the most decent people I met during my time in Washington.".
Former President George W. Bush also issued a statement, calling Lieberman "one of the most decent people I met during my time in Washington.".
As Laura and I pray for Hadassah
and the Lieberman family, we
also pray that Joe’s example of
decency guides our Nation’s
leaders now and into the future, George W. Bush, via statement.
Other colleagues and international
leaders weighed in as well.
Other colleagues and international
leaders weighed in as well.
In an era of political carbon
copies, Joe Lieberman was
a singularity. One of one. , Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., via X.
In my very first meeting with him
decades ago, I was struck by his integrity,
decency and civic courage. He had a deep
moral sense and common sense and
was fearless in the defense of truth, Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, via statement
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This Day in History: , The War in Iraq Begins.
March 19, 2003.
In a televised address to the American people,
U.S. President George W. Bush announced the
beginning of a war that would end up lasting eight years.
48 hours earlier, the
U.S. had issued an ultimatum
to Iraqi dictator Saddam
Hussein to leave his country.
As justification for the war, Bush cited the
existence of weapons of mass destruction and
the country's support of terrorist groups.
The Hussein regime was toppled within
just a few weeks, but insurgents continued
a bloody guerrilla war against coalition forces.
In 2006, U.S. soldiers captured
Saddam Hussein while he was hiding in
a hole not far from his hometown.
He was tried, found guilty and executed
for crimes against the Iraqi people.
On December 15, 2011, the U.S. military
declared the end of its mission in Iraq.
Despite an extended investigation, U.N. inspectors
found no evidence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq
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Biden Admin to Extend Pause on , Student Loan Interest and Collections.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced
the extension during Tuesday's press conference.
The pause on..
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ABC’s Jonathan Karl, author of “Front Row at the Trump Show,” speaks about the differences between the two administrations and notes a relative lack of leaks from the Biden White House. He also..