Sharecopy linkFox News filed a motion in federal court on Wednesday asking a federal judge to keep one of their reporters from being deposed in an ongoing civil lawsuit that stems from the octopus-like legal fallout from the network’s retraction of a story about Seth Rich.A Fox News executive told Law&Crime that this is a First Amendment issue that all news organizations should care about.“The court’s decision goes into constitutional territory that is significant to all news organizations, and therefore needs to be vindicated for important reasons well beyond the confines of the...…Sharecopy linkFox News filed a motion in federal court on Wednesday asking a federal judge to keep one of their reporters from being deposed in an ongoing civil lawsuit that stems from the octopus-like legal fallout from the network’s retraction of a story about Seth Rich.A Fox News executive told Law&Crime that this is a First Amendment issue that all news organizations should care about.“The court’s decision goes into constitutional territory that is significant to all news organizations, and therefore needs to be vindicated for important reasons well beyond the confines of the...WW…

Sharecopy linkA group of college Republicans is raising money for the legal defense fund of alleged murderer Kyle Rittenhouse., Arizona State University student organization College Republicans United announced they would accept donations for the 17-year-old recently slapped with various murder charges after killing two people in Kenosha, Wisconsin.“Half of all funds collected this semester for Republicans United will be donated to 17 year old Kyle Rittenhouse legal defense fund,” a announcing the fundraising campaign reads. “He does not deserve to have his entire life destroyed because of...…Sharecopy linkA group of college Republicans is raising money for the legal defense fund of alleged murderer Kyle Rittenhouse., Arizona State University student organization College Republicans United announced they would accept donations for the 17-year-old recently slapped with various murder charges after killing two people in Kenosha, Wisconsin.“Half of all funds collected this semester for Republicans United will be donated to 17 year old Kyle Rittenhouse legal defense fund,” a announcing the fundraising campaign reads. “He does not deserve to have his entire life destroyed because of...WW…

Sharecopy linkA video showing an assault on a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota has led to an arrest and multiple charges. Brayshaun Lamar Gibson, 28, has been identified as the suspect.The footage, which was recorded in late August amid riots, showed that someone off-screen threw a trash can lid and hit a police officer in the head as he was reaching for the driver’s side door of an official vehicle. The officer fell and appeared to be momentarily unconscious before seemingly calling for backup. Seconds later, his helmet came off and another officer ran to the area.Hennepin...…Sharecopy linkA video showing an assault on a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota has led to an arrest and multiple charges. Brayshaun Lamar Gibson, 28, has been identified as the suspect.The footage, which was recorded in late August amid riots, showed that someone off-screen threw a trash can lid and hit a police officer in the head as he was reaching for the driver’s side door of an official vehicle. The officer fell and appeared to be momentarily unconscious before seemingly calling for backup. Seconds later, his helmet came off and another officer ran to the area.Hennepin...WW…

OpinionSharecopy linkNow would really be a good time for Donald Trump to take five and review how the United States government works. I don’t mean that he should run out and start reading the Federalist Papers. Maybe he could consult with someone on his staff with a working high-school-level knowledge of American government.On Monday, our commander-in-chief tweeted out some delusions of grandeur with regard to his perceived power to “open up the states.”For the purpose of creating conflict and confusion, some in the Fake News Media are saying that it is the Governors decision to open up the...…OpinionSharecopy linkNow would really be a good time for Donald Trump to take five and review how the United States government works. I don’t mean that he should run out and start reading the Federalist Papers. Maybe he could consult with someone on his staff with a working high-school-level knowledge of American government.On Monday, our commander-in-chief tweeted out some delusions of grandeur with regard to his perceived power to “open up the states.”For the purpose of creating conflict and confusion, some in the Fake News Media are saying that it is the Governors decision to open up the...WW…

Sharecopy linkFew things in life are better than wine. Magnifique! Just try to use a glass instead of drinking from the bottle or the tanker.Video captures a shirtless, shoeless man in California jumping onto a wine truck, and climbing under. California Highway Patrol says that the individual unscrewed a valve, and tried to drink the beverage spilling out, . The company said they lost about 1,000 gallons on the wine–about 5000 bottles worth–on Highway 99 because of this incident.The incident was captured on tape on the Cherokee Freight Lines tanker. Authorities said that the wine enthusiast...…Sharecopy linkFew things in life are better than wine. Magnifique! Just try to use a glass instead of drinking from the bottle or the tanker.Video captures a shirtless, shoeless man in California jumping onto a wine truck, and climbing under. California Highway Patrol says that the individual unscrewed a valve, and tried to drink the beverage spilling out, . The company said they lost about 1,000 gallons on the wine–about 5000 bottles worth–on Highway 99 because of this incident.The incident was captured on tape on the Cherokee Freight Lines tanker. Authorities said that the wine enthusiast...WW…

Sharecopy linkThe so-called “shadow” headed in March by President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, was tasked to acquire personal protective equipment (PPE) for hospitals in need. It relied on a slew of volunteers from private sector industries that often had no relevant experience with their newfound roles in the medical supply chain. Lacking any existing relationships with vendors, these task force volunteers were instructed to “fast-track” recommendations from “VIPs,” which included several Fox News hosts, all of whom also lacked any relevant industry experience, the Washington...…Sharecopy linkThe so-called “shadow” headed in March by President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, was tasked to acquire personal protective equipment (PPE) for hospitals in need. It relied on a slew of volunteers from private sector industries that often had no relevant experience with their newfound roles in the medical supply chain. Lacking any existing relationships with vendors, these task force volunteers were instructed to “fast-track” recommendations from “VIPs,” which included several Fox News hosts, all of whom also lacked any relevant industry experience, the Washington...WW…

Sharecopy linkTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s plot to overturn elections in four states that voted for President-elect Joe Biden won support from a , but not where it ultimately mattered—in the Supreme Court of the United States.On Friday, the high court trounced the Texas rebellion against the 2020 election outcome.“The State of Texas’s motion for leave to file a bill of complaint is denied for lack of standing under Article III of the Constitution. Texas has not demonstrated a judicially cognizable interest in the manner in which another State conducts its elections. All other pending...…Sharecopy linkTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s plot to overturn elections in four states that voted for President-elect Joe Biden won support from a , but not where it ultimately mattered—in the Supreme Court of the United States.On Friday, the high court trounced the Texas rebellion against the 2020 election outcome.“The State of Texas’s motion for leave to file a bill of complaint is denied for lack of standing under Article III of the Constitution. Texas has not demonstrated a judicially cognizable interest in the manner in which another State conducts its elections. All other pending...WW…

Sharecopy linkPresident Donald Trump has often touted the number of federal judges he’s appointed during his first term in office, and this has only ramped up during campaign season. But no one could have guessed that the president would tell the audience at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., that, when all is said and done, there will be 302 Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices. Or at least that’s what it sounded like:“We’re gonna end up with 302 great Supreme Court justices” — Trump(there are 9 justices on SCOTUS)— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar)Trump: "We're going to end up...…Sharecopy linkPresident Donald Trump has often touted the number of federal judges he’s appointed during his first term in office, and this has only ramped up during campaign season. But no one could have guessed that the president would tell the audience at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., that, when all is said and done, there will be 302 Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices. Or at least that’s what it sounded like:“We’re gonna end up with 302 great Supreme Court justices” — Trump(there are 9 justices on SCOTUS)— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar)Trump: "We're going to end up...WW…

Sharecopy linkAt a political gathering in 2011, then-Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) stands next to his top aide Jesse Benton, who was pardoned by outgoing President Donald Trump on Wednesday at the request of Senator Rand Paul (R-KY).In another White House administration, these pardons may have sparked political scandal, but outgoing President Donald Trump’s shock-and-awe waves of clemency relegated them to local news and second-day leads.“Trump is using the pardon power as his latest slush fund to reward his backers, allies and cronies,” Norm Eisen, a former White House ethics czar under former...…Sharecopy linkAt a political gathering in 2011, then-Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) stands next to his top aide Jesse Benton, who was pardoned by outgoing President Donald Trump on Wednesday at the request of Senator Rand Paul (R-KY).In another White House administration, these pardons may have sparked political scandal, but outgoing President Donald Trump’s shock-and-awe waves of clemency relegated them to local news and second-day leads.“Trump is using the pardon power as his latest slush fund to reward his backers, allies and cronies,” Norm Eisen, a former White House ethics czar under former...WW…

Sharecopy linkAn unnamed Democratic senator sharply criticized Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) ahead of eventual Supreme Court hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee, going so far as to say that Feinstein is “not sure what she is doing.”The criticism,, may spark some “isn’t that ageism” retorts. Feinstein, at 87, is the oldest member of the Senate. She is the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is chaired by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).The report said that Democrats “privately fear” Feinstein can’t now do what is necessary to achieve meaningful, effective and...…Sharecopy linkAn unnamed Democratic senator sharply criticized Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) ahead of eventual Supreme Court hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee, going so far as to say that Feinstein is “not sure what she is doing.”The criticism,, may spark some “isn’t that ageism” retorts. Feinstein, at 87, is the oldest member of the Senate. She is the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is chaired by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).The report said that Democrats “privately fear” Feinstein can’t now do what is necessary to achieve meaningful, effective and...WW…