Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling attacked by President Joe Biden; Hurricane Beryl approaches Jamaica as a Category 5 storm; Transgender runner Nikki Hiltz sets Olympic trials record;
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Biden denounces Supreme Court immunity decision as emboldening lawless president
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision holding that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from liability for certain presidential actions in federal election interference lawsuits, effectively guaranteeing that litigation related to Trump’s efforts to block the transfer of power after the 2020 election will not be commenced before Election Day.
After hours, President Joe Biden speaks President Barack Obama, who took office from the White House, called the decision a “terrible disservice” to the American people and said the lack of a pre-election trial was a shift from the courts to the polling places.
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The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 split along ideological lines, found that Trump was entitled to the core functions of his presidency and to “at least a presumptive immunity from criminal prosecution” for acts “within the outer boundaries of his office.” The court’s three liberal justices said a decision by the conservative majority would have “devastating consequences” for the US.
Biden echoed the liberal justices, warning that the ruling means there are “effectively no limits on what the president can do.”
“I’m opposed,” Biden said. Read more about Biden’s response here.
The ruling sets the stage for a hearing before U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on which charges in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s indictment should be considered official conduct. Judge Chutkan must decide whether the charges against Trump can be sustained, after eliminating charges that cannot be used against Trump. Specifically, what this means is:
More information on the Supreme Court decision:
- The Supreme Court has ruled in a case involving Trump That will have a huge impact on future presidents..
- Trump’s legal team wants to nominate judge in hush money trial postpone the trial and set aside the court’s decision Following the Supreme Court ruling.
- Decision New developments are expected An organized crime case in Georgia against President Trump and his allies.
Hurricane Beryl has strengthened into a Category 5 storm and is heading towards Jamaica
Hurricane Beryl is currently a Category 5 storm and will maintain “major hurricane” status until it passes Jamaica tomorrow, the National Hurricane Center said. Beryl made landfall yesterday morning as a Category 4 storm on parts of Grenada and the Windward Islands. Breaking an astonishing record The storm is likely to maintain hurricane strength until it reaches Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula late Thursday or early Friday.
Meanwhile, one death was reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and authorities in Grenada said damage was believed to be widespread. Here’s what else we know:
Karen Reed murder trial vacated
Prosecutors have said they intend to retry the murder case against Karen Reed, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, after a judge declared a mistrial. Reed is accused of backing her Lexus SUV into her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, causing his death in 2022. Reed’s lawyers have said O’Keefe’s murder was a cover-up by law enforcement officials.
In a memo to Norfolk County Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannon, the jury foreman said the six-man, six-woman jury could not agree on anything despite their best efforts: Some jurors believed the evidence exceeded the standard of proof needed to convict Reed, while others thought the prosecution had not proven its case. read more Regarding the discussions that took place during the trial.
California faces double weather whammy
According to the National Weather Service, a heat wave in inland California is expected to begin today and spread to the Pacific Northwest later in the week, and extend deep into Southern California, continuing through the weekend. Temperatures could reach as high as 115 degrees Fahrenheit in the Sacramento Valley, with some places reaching over 80 degrees Fahrenheit overnight. Due to the fire danger that comes with the rapid rise in temperatures, Pacific Gas & Electric has warned of possible power outages in 10 California counties to reduce the risk of wildfires. This dual weather threat coincides with the Fourth of July weekend, when millions of people will be celebrating outdoors.
Find out which county in California you are in A risk of “major” and “extreme” heat is forecast this week.
The death of a 13-year-old refugee who was shot and killed after pointing a replica gun at police officers last week has sparked anger and grief among residents of an upstate New York community. Police said Nya Mway was one of two young people arrested in connection with an armed robbery investigation on Friday. Nya fled from officers and then pointed the replica gun at them, police said. Video shows Nya being shot after being pushed to the ground.
Nya’s death was especially hard on the Karen minority of Utica, New York. The Karen are among the groups fighting the military government in Myanmar, the Southeast Asian country formerly known as Burma. “It brings back a lot of trauma that we don’t even want to talk about, but unfortunately we have to go through it again,” said Lupway Daw, a Karen leader from Utica. Daw said the community now wants to know what the Karen are up to. Why were the young people stopped?“All the way to why I had to pull the trigger.”
Paris 2024: Transgender runner Nikki Hiltz to compete at the Olympics
Nikki Hiltz, a transgender and non-binary middle-distance runner, punched her ticket to Paris last weekend in the 1500 meters. Not only is Hiltz an Olympic qualifier, she also set the trials record with a time of 3 hours, 55 minutes, and 33 seconds, the second-fastest time ever for an American. In a post-race interview, Hiltz said the race “was not just about me.” Read more of Hilts’ response here.
Other Olympic highlights:
- 🤸🏼♀️ 16-year-old gymnast Hesley Rivera spoke on NBC’s “TODAY” show about going from future star to Paris-bound women’s teammate. “It feels so surreal.”
Political Overview
Aftermath of the debate: Days after his disastrous debate defeat, President Biden I haven’t called you personally yet. Top Democratic leaders are expected to endorse him, according to five sources familiar with the matter, and there is also a timetable for former President Donald Trump to announce his running mate. Paused.
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Staff Recommendation: ‘Ghost ship’ owner explains how his vessel washed up on Florida shore
Michael Barlow has big dreams of selling up all his possessions and starting a new, nomadic life aboard a yacht with his wife and son. But those dreams may not be coming true anytime soon. For one thing, he was forced to abandon his ship in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. For another, it washed up on the shores of the Florida Panhandle a few weeks ago, and Barlow is There are only bad choices ahead of himThis story is fascinating in many ways, but what particularly struck me was Barlow’s determination to return to the open seas. — Elizabeth Robinson Newsletter Editor
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