While Donald Trump’s attorneys have argued that his status as former president exempts him from Twitter’s terms of service, and that the case needed to stay in Florida instead of California for the public’s interest, U.S. District Judge Robert N. Scola Jr. said Trump “has not advanced any legal authority to support his contention.”
Category: Politics
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State Department issues first passport with ‘X’ gender marker
The change in policy was previously announced in June during LGBT Pride Month, a step the Biden administration views as an expansion of the rights of gay Americans.
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‘When do we get to use the guns?’: The ongoing danger of false fraud claims
People have already died because of dishonest fraud claims. If those claims continue, more will.
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How would Democrats’ billionaires tax actually work?
Explaining that and other tax proposals Democrats are considering to try to pay for their social spending bill, such as the corporate minimum tax and the SALT deductions
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Texas GOP lawmaker launches investigation of books on race and sexuality used in school districts
Texas State Rep. Matt Krause, who is running for state attorney general, asked schools if their libraries or classrooms carry any books in a list of 850 titles.
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Our dumbed-down debate over the DOJ and schools
The political debate over our schools could sure use some lessons in reading comprehension.
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The 14 things you need to know about Trump’s letter in the Wall Street Journal
Running through the important points.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James plans to run for governor
James led sexual harassment probe against former governor Cuomo.
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Vulnerable House Democrats are worried about what is being left out of Biden’s economic package
Democrats facing competitive reelection campaigns argue that expanding Medicaid into certain states, allowing the government to negotiate prescription drug prices, expanding Medicare coverage and providing for paid family leave are key to winning over voters.
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Texas, Justice Dept. argue over role of federal courts as abortion law dispute heads to Supreme Court
Both sides presented written briefs to the Supreme Court in advance of next week’s hastily scheduled hearing on the law that has virtually shut down abortion within the state’s borders.
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Terry McAuliffe keeps inflating coronavirus numbers
The former governor keeps suggesting the daily figures for coronavirus cases and child hospitalizations are much higher than reality.
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The anti-filibuster effort is winning
Whether it will ultimately succeed while Democrats are in power is another matter.
