Senators question Justice Thomas attorney about possible gift taxes.

https://www.alternet.org/dems-thomas-federal-tax/
#politics #scotus

I love that "Cheeto dusted cartoon villain" is part of the #trumptrial record, forever and ever and ever.

#politics

https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-michael-cohen-hush-money-trial-cross-examination-2024-5

Hate this headline. It should read Jefferies defeats attempt to oust republican speaker.

#politics

Johnson defeats attempt to end his speakership

I always enjoy seeing what Prof Tribe has to say about legal issues.
#politics #scotus #trumptrial

Everyone in America know Trumps game. Delay, delay, delay.

The SCOTUS is complicit in aiding him. They could have decided this in December. 4 months gone, a decision won't be out for another 2 months. Likely sent back to Chutkan for further analysis and an appeal of that decision. 🤬😡🤡

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/laurence-tribe-donald-trump-supreme-court_n_662b6fcee4b09d8df9d62071

Trump lawyer and the media lamenting Justice Merchan not releasing all documents.
In likely the most covered case in recent memory some think more information should be released.

Safety of the jurors, witnesses, court personnel should take a backseat to the desires of the media for more clicks.

#politics #trumptrial

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/21/trump-trial-shadows-court-cases-00153506

Has anyone calculated how many Scarsmucci's the Trump trial in NY is expected to last? 🤪

#politics

I saw my representative was not running for re-election so I dropped him a note. Kansas Republican
#politics

I saw a news release that you were not running for re-election. I agree that congress is very turbulent right now. Other than the foreign aide votes the speaker is about to bring to the floor I don't think much will happen the rest of the year. May as well resign soon and get on with the rest of your life which I am sure will be constructive and fruitful.

Cheers, Keith

#trump bond of $175m to appeal the fraud case bounced. Several technical errors. They have a couple days remaining to correct. Clock is ticking until Leticia James starts claiming property or cash.

#politics

And just like that, NBC is cured of the Ronna.

#politics

WTF the House is getting ready to leave for ANOTHER 2 1/2 week break, I guess for Easter? It's no wonder they never get anything done.

https://www.rawstory.com/we-dont-have-time-for-all-of-this-mcconnell-pressures-johnson-to-hold-vote-on-ukraine/
#politics

MAGA state attorney general is calling Biden push to replace lead pipes a violation of state rights. No medical reasons to make this necessary.

Kris Kobach is a never ending source of embarrassment for Kansas.
#politics #maga 🤪

https://www.meidastouch.com/news/maga-kansas-ag-attacks-biden-for-wanting-to-replace-lead-pipes

I think what we saw last night or read about the SOTU speech was the real official kickoff of the Biden re-election campaign. Everything before was just space filler.

Gloves are off, dark Brandon is coming after Trump.

#politics #Biden #trump

If Trump was not such a a vile human being I would feel sorry for him and his mental decline.i don't but I feel I should.

#politics #trump

https://www.salon.com/2024/03/07/dr-john-gartner-the-world-is-watching-a-fundamental-breakdown-in-trumps-ability-to-use-language/

This is why #scotus doesn't worry about congress. Really Sen Warren, you will pass legislation in response to a ruling? If congress could do it then do it today.
#politics

https://www.jezebel.com/sen-elizabeth-warren-fires-warning-shot-at-supreme-court-over-zombie-law-that-could-ban-abortion

Taking a SCOTUS outrage break, these guys seriously need to CR the remainder of fy2024 and start working on fy2025. They still may not have enough time to get a funding bill done before October 1st.

#politics #congress

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/02/28/congress/leaders-reach-spending-deal-00143849

Trump trial in New York for the Stormi Daniels payment is scheduled to begin March 25th. The trial duration is estimated at 6 weeks. The jury should be handed the case for decision by mid May.

Trump may have his first conviction well ahead of the RNC nominating convention in mid July.

Cue the Jeopardy music.

#politics #trump

This needs amplified. Biden directly states it, Johnson and Trump are supporting Putin over US values and interests. Stop supporting Putin.
#politics #trump

https://www.alternet.org/biden-trump-speaker-johnson/

With the direction of #scotus questions I think we can assume they will overturn the #trump ballot removal. Up next, there are 4 days for Trump to appeal the immunity decision to SCOTUS before chutkan can resume the DC case. If SCOTUS declines it's full steam ahead on actually trying Trump for insurrection.
In the meantime I expect the NY fines to be announced Friday and Trump stripped of his business licenses.
#politics

The questions that concerned me the most was about Colorado deciding for the whole country that Trump couldn't be on the ballot. Wish the attorney would have said they only decided it for Colorado, not the country.

#politics #scotus

The next question up, how long will #scotus take to decide the ballot removal question after DC Appellate court rules no on immunity. A quick ruling from SCOTUS would be nice.

I wonder if judge chutkan is looking at a calendar and pondering when to restart the #electioninterference trial.

#politics #trump