VOL. 48 | NO. 24 | Friday, June 14, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, the rapid-fire gun accessories used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, in a ruling that threw firearms back into the nation’s political spotlight. The high court’s… Continue reading Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on rapid-fire rifle bump stocks, reopening political fight
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Alex Jones’ personal assets will be sold to help pay Sandy Hook debt as judge decides Infowars’ fate
VOL. 48 | NO. 24 | Friday, June 14, 2024 HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday ordered the liquidation of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ‘ personal assets but was still deciding on his company’s separate bankruptcy case, leaving the future of his Infowars media platform uncertain as he owes $1.5 billion for his… Continue reading Alex Jones’ personal assets will be sold to help pay Sandy Hook debt as judge decides Infowars’ fate
In tears, ex-Trump exec testifies he gave up company job because he was tired of legal woes
VOL. 47 | NO. 48 | Friday, November 24, 2023 NEW YORK (AP) — Tearing up as he testified, Donald Trump’s former corporate controller said he “gave up” on his longtime job because he was worn out by the company’s legal woes. Jeffrey McConney was on the witness stand for a fourth day in six… Continue reading In tears, ex-Trump exec testifies he gave up company job because he was tired of legal woes
Financial steps toward post-divorce recovery
VOL. 47 | NO. 48 | Friday, November 24, 2023 Jamie Lima remembers his divorce six years ago as one of the most emotionally draining and financially challenging experiences of his life. As a result, he resolved to use his professional background as a certified financial planner to help other people going through similar situations.… Continue reading Financial steps toward post-divorce recovery
RFK Jr. is expected to drop his Democratic primary bid and launch an independent or third-party run
Home > Article VOL. 47 | NO. 41 | Friday, October 6, 2023 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce Monday that he will drop his Democratic bid for president and run as an independent or third-party candidate, adding a new wrinkle to a 2024 race currently heading toward… Continue reading RFK Jr. is expected to drop his Democratic primary bid and launch an independent or third-party run
All Trump, all the time? Former president’s legal problems a boon to MSNBC
VOL. 47 | NO. 41 | Friday, October 6, 2023 NEW YORK (AP) — During a recent “Morning Joe” discussion of another development in the four indictments of former President Donald Trump, NBC News reporter Ken Dilanian predicted, “we are in for a real show next year.” MSNBC is not just counting on that to… Continue reading All Trump, all the time? Former president’s legal problems a boon to MSNBC
Evidence at New York fraud trial shows that Trump’s financial statements were key to a loan deal
VOL. 47 | NO. 41 | Friday, October 6, 2023 NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has said he never thought his yearly financial statements “would be taken very seriously.” But evidence Thursday at his New York civil fraud trial showed the statements were integral to some of his business empire’s loan deals.… Continue reading Evidence at New York fraud trial shows that Trump’s financial statements were key to a loan deal
Grant program for Black women entrepreneurs blocked by federal appeals court
Home > Article VOL. 47 | NO. 40 | Friday, September 29, 2023 NEW YORK (AP) — A grant program for businesses run by Black women was temporarily blocked by a federal appeals court in a case epitomizing the escalating battle over corporate diversity policies. The 2-1 decision by the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court… Continue reading Grant program for Black women entrepreneurs blocked by federal appeals court
Supreme Court opens new term with case about prison terms for drug dealers
Home > Article VOL. 47 | NO. 40 | Friday, September 29, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court opened its new term Monday with a case about prison terms for drug dealers and rejections of hundreds of appeals, including one from an attorney who pushed a plan to keep former President Donald Trump in… Continue reading Supreme Court opens new term with case about prison terms for drug dealers
Riled Trump sounds off outside the New York fraud trial that accuses him of lying about wealth
VOL. 47 | NO. 40 | Friday, September 29, 2023 NEW YORK (AP) — Aggrieved and defiant, former President Donald Trump sat through hours of sometimes testy opening statements Monday in a fraud lawsuit that could cost him control of Trump Tower and other prized properties. “Disgraceful trial,” he declared during a lunch break, after… Continue reading Riled Trump sounds off outside the New York fraud trial that accuses him of lying about wealth