Judges asked aggressive questions of both sides while weighing whether to restore an order from a trial judge that barred Trump from inflammatory comments against prosecutors, potential witnesses and court staff.
Politics
Political news and information from the Sun Journal.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Dissent over U.S. policy in Israel-Hamas war stirs rare public protests from federal employees
President Biden and Congress are facing some unusually public challenges over their support for Israel’s offensive against Hamas.
advertisement
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
The Bidens start Thanksgiving early by serving dinner and showing ‘Wonka’ to service members
The president and first lady headed to naval installations in Virginia on Sunday to serve Thanksgiving dinner and meet with military members and families.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
As voters across U.S. continue to back abortion rights, some foes are challenging democratic norms
Some Republican elected officials and anti-abortion activists have responded to losses by challenging election results, refusing to bring state laws into line with voter-backed changes and more.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Rosalynn Carter, outspoken first lady who championed mental health care, dead at 96
The Carter Center said she died Sunday afternoon after many months of declining health. Her husband, Jimmy, 99, remains in hospice care.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Trump picks up Texas governor’s endorsement during visit to U.S.-Mexico border
He has been laying out immigration proposals that would mark a dramatic escalation of the approach he used in office.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Fears of political violence are growing as the 2024 campaign heats up and conspiracy theories evolve
From ‘Pizzagate’ to QAnon and to ‘Stop the Steal,’ conspiracy theories that demonized Donald Trump’s enemies are morphing and spreading as the front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination aims for a return to the White House.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine lawmaker’s proposal reflects national debate about gun-free zones, but faces strong opposition
A similar proposal didn’t make it out of committee in 2017, and some legislative leaders said they are opposed to Rep. Jim White’s bill to assign liability to owners of gun-free zones where people are hurt or injured.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Colorado judge finds Trump engaged in insurrection, but rejects ballot challenge
A clause in the 14th Amendment prevents anyone from holding office who ‘engaged in insurrection or rebellion’ against the Constitution.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Speaker Johnson says he’ll make 44,000 hours of Jan. 6 footage available to the general public
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Donald Trump congratulated the speaker ‘for having the courage and fortitude’ to release the footage.