Prior to her testimony on Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee, the White House asserted that former aide Hope Hicks has “absolute immunity” from being compelled by Congress to testify about her time working in the Trump administration. White House says Hope Hicks ‘immune’ from compelled congressional testimony: White House counsel Pat Cipollone sent a … Read more
Oh here we go. This morning we learned that Iran shot down a US surveillance drone, heightening tensions: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. surveillance drone Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first time the Islamic Republic directly attacked the American military amid tensions over Tehran’s unraveling nuclear deal with world powers. … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court started the day with 20 argued cases yet to be decided. The court issued four opinions today. The Court also announced an additional opinion day on Friday. Still 16 cases to be decided in 10 days. The first opinion is a plurality opinion in Gundy v. US, by Justice Kagan for … Read more
Mayor Pete and Kamela Harris answered two very similar questions. What happens to Trump after he no longer is President and cannot claim immunity from prosecution? Kamala Harris’ answer. Starts at 22:30 in full interview below: And Buttigieg’s answer. Both answers are good, but Buttigieg’s was also great. As a former prosecutor, what has concerned … Read more