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May 1, 2024
What a week(day)! On Lovett or Leave It, Jon gets into Joe Biden making fun of Donald Trump, Kristi Noem murdering a puppy and goat, and Trump allies being indicted in Arizona.
Biden Mocks Trump About Injecting Bleach, Selling Bibles, & Being Hated by Mike Pence - Lovett or Leave It
What a week(day)! On Lovett or Leave It, Jon gets into Joe Biden making fun of Donald Trump, Kristi Noem murdering a puppy and goat, and Trump allies being indicted in Arizona.
May 1, 2024
Today on Eastern Express, we delve into the shifting geopolitical landscape in Niger, where a military coup has led to a burgeoning alliance with Russia. This development has significant importance for U.S. military presence and stability in the region. Join us as we explore the wider implications for West Africa and how superpowers like Russia and China are reshaping their strategies on the continent.
Russia's Sahel Sweep - Eastern Express - TVP World
Today on Eastern Express, we delve into the shifting geopolitical landscape in Niger, where a military coup has led to a burgeoning alliance with Russia. This development has significant importance for U.S. military presence and stability in the region. Join us as we explore the wider implications for West Africa and how superpowers like Russia and China are reshaping their strategies on the continent.
May 1, 2024
Former President Donald Trump has removed the social media posts that Judge Juan Merchan ruled violated the gag order he is under for his New York criminal hush money trial.
Trump removes posts that judge ruled violated gag order - CNN
Former President Donald Trump has removed the social media posts that Judge Juan Merchan ruled violated the gag order he is under for his New York criminal hush money trial.
May 1, 2024
The Biden administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a lower-risk substance, a person familiar with the plans told CNN, a historic move that acknowledges the medical benefits of the long-criminalized drug and carries broad implications for cannabis-related research and the industry at large.
DOJ plans to reschedule marijuana as a lower-risk drug - CNN
The Biden administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a lower-risk substance, a person familiar with the plans told CNN, a historic move that acknowledges the medical benefits of the long-criminalized drug and carries broad implications for cannabis-related research and the industry at large.
April 30, 2024
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said Tuesday they’re launching an investigation into who provided drugs that resulted in 51 suspected overdoses and possibly eight deaths throughout Austin.
During a news conference Tuesday afternoon, detectives told reporters they detained at least two people, calling them persons of interest in this deadly overdose investigation. One of those people is now facing a felony charge of in possession of a firearm, police said. However, more charges and arrests could be forthcoming.
“It is apparent there is a deadly batch of illicit narcotics in our community,” APD Asst. Chief Eric Fitzgerald said, adding police will find the people responsible and hold them accountable.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown called what unfolded in the last 27 hours as the “largest opioid overdose outbreak we’ve seen in years.” The earliest response to this surge began at about 9 a.m. Monday, and Austin-Travis County EMS paramedics said it was initially concentrated in the downtown area. However, other calls followed through Tuesday morning in different parts of the city.
Read more: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/atcems-to-provide-more-details-on-multiple-overdose-incident-downtown/
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There were numerous reports of cardiac arrest related to the batch of drugs. It is suspected that fentanyl was used to lace other street drugs.
Austin police investigate 51 suspected overdoses that left 8 dead - KXAN
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said Tuesday they’re launching an investigation into who provided drugs that resulted in 51 suspected overdoses and possibly eight deaths throughout Austin.
During a news conference Tuesday afternoon, detectives told reporters they detained at least two people, calling them persons of interest in this deadly overdose investigation. One of those people is now facing a felony charge of in possession of a firearm, police said. However, more charges and arrests could be forthcoming.
“It is apparent there is a deadly batch of illicit narcotics in our community,” APD Asst. Chief Eric Fitzgerald said, adding police will find the people responsible and hold them accountable.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown called what unfolded in the last 27 hours as the “largest opioid overdose outbreak we’ve seen in years.” The earliest response to this surge began at about 9 a.m. Monday, and Austin-Travis County EMS paramedics said it was initially concentrated in the downtown area. However, other calls followed through Tuesday morning in different parts of the city.
Read more: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/atcems-to-provide-more-details-on-multiple-overdose-incident-downtown/
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There were numerous reports of cardiac arrest related to the batch of drugs. It is suspected that fentanyl was used to lace other street drugs.
April 30, 2024
Luke and Jessiah discuss a CNN focus group that bolsters the idea that Trump's criminal trials will HURT him significantly in the election.
Trump Hit With The News He's Been Dreading in This Brutal Video! - Luke Beasley (with Jessiah from Pondering Politics)
Luke and Jessiah discuss a CNN focus group that bolsters the idea that Trump's criminal trials will HURT him significantly in the election.
April 30, 2024
Join us as we unravel the absurdity of these claims. It's like something out of a bad spy movie, but unfortunately, it's all too real.
"10-year-olds butchered our soldiers on the streets" - Break the Fake - TVP World
Join us as we unravel the absurdity of these claims. It's like something out of a bad spy movie, but unfortunately, it's all too real.
April 30, 2024
Court's been treating Trump colder than Melania.
Last Week in the Republican Party - April 30, 2024 - The Lincoln Project
Court's been treating Trump colder than Melania.
April 30, 2024
CLASS WITH JAMIE RASKIN episode 3: Jamie Raskin takes on the rightwing fallacy that as Commander-in-Chief, the President has both the power to do whatever he wants and absolute immunity from any legal consequences for criminal actions.
SUPPORT DEMOCRACY SUMMER: https://jamieraskin.com/democracy-summer/
00:00 Does the president have the power to do whatever he wants with absolute immunity?
04:09 Congress is an essential check on the president’s power
06:27 Trump attempted to bypass and overthrow the constitution on January 6
11:18 Trump’s claim vs. judicial review
18:25 Trump claims he’s categorically immune from criminal prosecution
23:08 Could the president order an assassination of his political rivals?
24:30 January 6th was an unprecedented assault
29:10 This fallacy is debunked
29:43 Q&A start
32:00 If the Supreme Court rules that Trump has immunity to commit criminal acts with impunity, would this extend to Biden?
33:55 On the complicity of the Supreme Court to take up this absurd question
35:57 What would it mean if Trump was granted immunity, if he were to win in November?
37:59 On Trump’s claim that a president can’t get anything done without immunity
39:40 Civil immunity vs. criminal immunity
40:47 Next up on Class: Emoluments Clause
41:30 Conclusion
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Note: I have not watched the video yet due to the length, so please don't ask me to reveal what the worst news is.
Must-See: Jamie Raskin drops worst news on Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
CLASS WITH JAMIE RASKIN episode 3: Jamie Raskin takes on the rightwing fallacy that as Commander-in-Chief, the President has both the power to do whatever he wants and absolute immunity from any legal consequences for criminal actions.
SUPPORT DEMOCRACY SUMMER: https://jamieraskin.com/democracy-summer/
00:00 Does the president have the power to do whatever he wants with absolute immunity?
04:09 Congress is an essential check on the president’s power
06:27 Trump attempted to bypass and overthrow the constitution on January 6
11:18 Trump’s claim vs. judicial review
18:25 Trump claims he’s categorically immune from criminal prosecution
23:08 Could the president order an assassination of his political rivals?
24:30 January 6th was an unprecedented assault
29:10 This fallacy is debunked
29:43 Q&A start
32:00 If the Supreme Court rules that Trump has immunity to commit criminal acts with impunity, would this extend to Biden?
33:55 On the complicity of the Supreme Court to take up this absurd question
35:57 What would it mean if Trump was granted immunity, if he were to win in November?
37:59 On Trump’s claim that a president can’t get anything done without immunity
39:40 Civil immunity vs. criminal immunity
40:47 Next up on Class: Emoluments Clause
41:30 Conclusion
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Note: I have not watched the video yet due to the length, so please don't ask me to reveal what the worst news is.
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