Trump attorney now laying out "10 reasons for reasonable doubt". 1. Invoices - says Cohen created them and they are accurate. No evidence Trump knew they were sent.
2. Vouchers/Checks - argues no proof Pres Trump ever saw what happened with vouchers. Some of the checks he didn't even see/sign.
May 17 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
I spoke directly with Justice #Alito about the flag story in the NYT. In addition to what's in the story, he told me a neighbor on their street had a "F--- Trump" sign that was within 50 feet of where children await the school bus in Jan 21. Mrs. Alito brought this up with the neighbor. 1/
According to Justice Alito, things escalated and the neighbor put up a sign personally addressing Mrs. Alito and blaming her for the Jan 6th attacks. 2/
Feb 14 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
BREAKING: Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed with #SCOTUS in response to Pres Trump's request for a stay of the DC Cir ruling against him on the Q of immunity. Smith opposes a stay from SCOTUS, which would slow the underlying case. From Smith's filing:
" ... the public interest in a prompt trial is at its zenith where, as here, a former President is charged with conspiring to subvert the electoral process so that he could remain in office. The Nation has a compelling interest in seeing the charges brought to trial."
More from Smith's filing w #SCOTUS today:
“ … the serious harm to the government -- and to the public -- of postponing the resolution of the criminal charges against applicant outweighs any equities he can assert to preclude further pre-trial proceedings while he seeks certiorari.”
Jun 30, 2023 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
#SCOTUS rules in favor of Colorado web designer who says she will serve all customers - but not do custom designs for events she disagrees with. J. Gorsuch writes for 6-3 Court, saying govt cannot compel people to voice speech they do not believe.
J. Gorsuch for majority: " ... tolerance, not coercion, is our Nation’s answer. The First Amendment envisions the United States as a rich and complex place where all persons are free to think and speak as they wish, not as the government demands."
Aug 13, 2022 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Y'all, I got fired from my first tv job, by a man who told me I was the worst person he'd ever seen on tv. He also told me I'd never make it in this business. I was humiliated. I cried ... a lot. I prayed ... a lot. That man did me a favor. 1/
I had much to learn, and as I spent months getting anyone to return an email or a call I watched my tapes and got real with myself. There is always room for improvement, and believe me I needed it. 2/
Jul 2, 2022 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
NEW: #SCOTUS Marshal sends letters to MD authorities, asking for full enforcement of state/local laws banning picketing outside Justices’ homes.
Letters now to VA authorities too:
Jun 30, 2022 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Whew - final #SCOTUS decision recap. EPA power on regulating carbon emissions reined in. 6-3 majority finds on such a sweeping regulatory scheme - either Congress has to do it or specifically delegate the authority.
Writing for majority, Chief Justice: "A decision of such magnitude and consequence rests with Congress itself, or an agency acting pursuant to a clear delegation from that representative body." #EPA#SCOTUS
May 3, 2022 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
From the Chief Justice:
"To the extent this betrayal of the confidences of the Court was intended to undermine the integrity of our operations, it will not succeed. The work of the Court will not be affected in any way. 1/
cont:
"We at the Court are blessed to have a workforce – permanent employees and law clerks alike – intensely loyal to the institution and dedicated to the rule of law. 2/
Nov 7, 2020 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
BREAKING FROM SCOTUS: Justice Alito has issued an Order than any ballots received after after 8pm on election day in PA be segregated and secured - and if counted, counted separately. There is a petition pending before SCOTUS. Alito orders opposing side to reply by 2p Saturday.
Alito order: "... neither the applicant (PA GOP) nor the Secretary has been able to verify that all boards are complying with the Secretary's guidance, which, it is alleged, is not legally binding on them."
May 8, 2019 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
BREAKING: DOJ letter to Nadler says negotiations were unprofitable, claims House Dems have needlessly escalated the matter. Says"the Attorney General will be compelled to request that the President invoke executive privilege with respect to the materials subject to the subpoena."
DOJ: "Regrettably, the Committee has made this request necessary by threatening to pretermit the constitutionally mandated accommodation process between the branches and to hold a vote on contempt tomorrow morning."
Letters now to VA authorities too: 
