When asked directly if he would commit to a peaceful transition of power should the 2020 election not fall in his favor, President Donald Trump refused to answer before exiting a White House press briefing for an “emergency call.” courthousenews.com/trump-refuses-… @CourthouseNews
“This is unhealthy for our democratic institutions, democracy, for our republic. It is more than what I would call fatuous folly. At some point you have to start to take the pres. seriously when he continues to say these things” @RepAlGreen told me.
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There must be no return to civil conflicts of the past.
"We cannot allow ourselves to do this," Green said following Trump's unsettling statements tonight.
And while we are on the power of words and deed, on #BreonnaTaylor, the lawmaker said tonight Americans must ask themselves the really uncomfortable questions should they ever wish to deal with systemic racism authentically.
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The lawmaker says kids don't want lunch breaks. Hey, that's interesting how on this issue they "listen" to kids. But funny how on every other, like when kids say, hey don't destroy the planet any further, adults, I'd like to live here..ignored. via @msnbcmsnbc.com/rachel-maddow-…
It's almost like these lawmakers actually don't care about these children at all. Hm.
When i was 13, my first job was at a chocolate shop. I had to stand in the store room and spray display chocolates w/ hairspray to give them a sheen. Stood in a room with little ventilation doing this for four hours. I needed a break. Everyone working needs at least 15 mins. Foh.
Tyler Boebert is now appearing before a judge for his arraignment. Before things began, he had a hearty laugh with his co-defendants, though I could not hear what was said.
Atty has concern about names of minors being read out or being made public without redactions.
I was prepared to share a screen shot of this moment with you from the livestream I am watching from but the judge said no screen shots of the zoom are permitted.
In Oklahoma, the only time abortion is legal is when the life of the mother is at risk in an emergency. There are no exceptions for rape or incest and what constitutes an emergency is still legally hazy.
But now, if a new law continues to hurdle through the state’s legislature, any time — and every time — someone has an abortion there, their name will be put into a unique database. lawandcrime.com/high-profile/b…
So, you want to listen to oral arguments weighing whether Trump is disqualified from the presidential ballot under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment?
Heres a link: c-span.org/video/?532724-…
After its over, on the SCOTUS page, there will be a transcript posted if you prefer it that way, by the way. supremecourt.gov
Starts at 10am and I'd bet it will move a lot faster than you think.
Oral arguments weighing the immunity claims of Donald Trump, the twice impeached, quadruply indicted former president accused of criminally conspiring to overturn the 2020 election (and 90 other charges across four total venues), start at 9:30AM ET.
link: youtube.com/live/PEQ1aToav…
Proceedings will be underway shortly. I'm not in the courthouse today, but following along remotely. I will post updates here and then I will have a report out later for @lawcrimenews.
If you prefer, the livestream link is also available from our friends at CSPAN c-span.org/video/?532581-…
"Giuliani feebly counters concerns about him hiding assets, stating that there is no evidence in the record of any attempt by [him] to dissipate assets. This statement simply ignores the ample record in this case of Giuliani’s efforts to conceal or hide his assets..."
"Nowhere in opposition does Giuliani promise not to hide assets from plaintiffs. Nor does he contend, let alone demonstrate with documentary or other proof, that he would be unable to satisfy the judgment, in whole or in part. "
Judge reacts to Rudy's trial claim that requested damages would amount to 'civil death penalty': "Giuliani has made similar representations... that “financial difficulties” hampered his ability to immediately pay...