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A pre-determined result in search of a rationale.

Today's Edition Newsletter • 9276 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Supreme Court Impeachment
  1. The Supreme Court is likely to rule in favor of Trump despite engaging in insurrection, showcasing a pre-determined outcome seeking a rationale.
  2. States enforce various qualifications for presidential candidates, but the Supreme Court hesitates when it comes to insurrection disqualification, revealing hypocrisy.
  3. To address issues in the Court, expand it to diminish the influence of certain justices by retaining key political positions.

Trump’s Immunity Defense Crumbles

The Status Kuo • 14662 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Presidency Impeachment Supreme Court Criminal Justice
  1. The panel was skeptical of Trump's absolute immunity claim, even a Republican appointee was doubtful.
  2. Allowing presidential immunity from prosecution could lead to dangerous outcomes, like enabling the president to order assassinations.
  3. The Judgment Impeachment Clause argument is weak, as it does not provide absolute immunity from prosecution for a president.

Trump déjà vu: It's always about him

Today's Edition Newsletter • 8019 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Impeachment Foreign Policy Environmental Policy Legislation Party Politics
  1. During Trump's presidency, actions were often evaluated based on advancing his personal interests.
  2. President Biden is taking a measured approach against Iran-backed militias to avoid widening a war in the Middle East.
  3. House Republicans seem focused on political maneuvers, such as risking a government shutdown, rather than addressing significant issues like immigration reform.

Republicans ready to defeat tax bill to help Trump

Today's Edition Newsletter • 6820 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Impeachment Media influence
  1. Senate Republicans may defeat tax bill to prevent President Biden from gaining popularity before the election
  2. The House committee voted on impeachment resolution against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas based on immigration policies
  3. Biden's polling numbers show strength among women and independents, countering false narratives about Trump's lead

Chalk one up for democracy and the rule of law

Lucian Truscott Newsletter • 4559 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Court ruling Presidential immunity Constitution Impeachment
  1. The U.S. Court of Appeals rejected Trump's immunity claim from prosecution, upholding a previous ruling.
  2. The Court emphasized that former presidents are not above the law and can be prosecuted like any other citizen.
  3. The decision sets a powerful precedent by refuting Trump's legal claims and laying out the details of the charges against him.

The courts aren’t coming to save us.

Today's Edition Newsletter • 7016 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Impeachment Legislation Advocacy
  1. Efforts to hold Trump accountable through the courts are important, but defeating him at the ballot box is crucial.
  2. The DC Circuit judges were openly skeptical of Trump's claim of presidential immunity, leading to a bizarre court hearing.
  3. Speaker Mike Johnson is facing challenges within the GOP caucus, where some members are considering his removal.

Donald Trump's perfect world of unlimited power

Lucian Truscott Newsletter • 3498 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Presidency Impeachment Power Constitution
  1. Donald Trump's legal team argued for immunity from prosecution for his actions as president unless impeached.
  2. Recent court rulings have rejected Trump's claims of immunity from civil lawsuits.
  3. Trump's plans if re-elected include extreme actions like replacing civil service workers and invoking the Insurrection Act.

Mike Pence Finally Comes Out As The Judas Iscariot of the Trump Administration!

Emerald Robinson’s The Right Way • 4736 implied HN points • 06 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Political Figures Election interference White House Impeachment
  1. Former Vice President Mike Pence is testifying against President Trump in a Georgia election interference trial.
  2. Pence's staff had connections to individuals involved in anti-Trump actions like the January 6th events.
  3. There are claims of treachery and betrayal by Mike Pence against Republican voters.

McCarthy's sham impeachment inquiry.

Today's Edition Newsletter • 9650 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Impeachment Policy Political Commentary
  1. The impeachment inquiry by McCarthy is a sham without any concrete basis, causing distraction and harm to Congress and the American people.
  2. Vladimir Putin has praised Donald Trump, highlighting the need to ensure US election security before the 2024 elections.
  3. Child poverty nearly doubled due to the termination of pandemic-related economic assistance by Senator Joe Manchin and Republicans.

Election Countdown, 254 Days to Go: A Step Away from the ‘No Labels’ Brink.

Breaking the News • 615 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Third-Party Impeachment Culture Wars
  1. Third-party campaigns often serve as spoilers in US presidential politics, increasing the risk of splitting votes.
  2. The idea of an 'open convention' to replace Joe Biden as a candidate faces significant challenges, like lack of clarity on alternative candidates and financial complications.
  3. A GOP impeachment bid against Joe Biden was derailed after a star witness was arrested for inventing stories about the Biden family on behalf of Russian state intelligence.

They Call It Unconstitutional, But Don't Impeach

husseini • 1257 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitution Impeachment Congress Foreign Policy
  1. Both Democrats and Republicans in Congress have called Biden's bombing of Yemen unconstitutional, but no one is pursuing impeachment.
  2. Impeachment is a significant legal remedy that can be used by Congress to address presidential actions that are unconstitutional.
  3. Even with just one member of Congress, introducing an impeachment resolution can have a significant impact on the conversation and uphold the rule of law.

Election Countdown, 271 Days to Go: ‘Can't Anybody Here Play This Game?’

Breaking the News • 743 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Dysfunction Courts Legislation Impeachment
  1. The Trump-era Republicans are facing a decline in basic operating competency.
  2. In court, there was a contrast between intelligent defense of Trump and clownish claims of absolute immunity.
  3. GOP's actions indicate a lack of care for democracy's principles and a focus on tribalism, causing political disagreements to be harder to resolve.

Chinese Control Over U.S. Oil And Gas At Heart Of Biden Family Influence Peddling, New Whistleblower Reveals

Public • 464 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption Impeachment Media Coverage Investigations
  1. Recent whistleblower testimony reveals investors from China, Mexico, and Kazakhstan buying political influence with President Joe Biden through his family, centering on control over U.S. oil and gas.
  2. Republicans are facing challenges in their impeachment probe of President Biden, with reliance on questionable witnesses such as incarcerated individuals like Jason Galanis and Alexander Smirnov, who have provided inconsistent information.
  3. Hunter Biden's involvement in business dealings with Chinese companies, linked to his family connections, has raised concerns about influence peddling and the use of his family name for financial gain.

My Body & Me: A Love/Hate Story, Texas AG Impeached, Poll: Americans Don't Trust Science, Publishers Sue Florida, Fake Photo Jiggles Stock Market, MTG and Ted Cruz Said What?, ARTEMIS Plays Jazz

kareem • 6898 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Impeachment Corruption Election Ethics Misinformation
  1. The Texas Attorney General faced impeachment from fellow Republicans due to a series of serious legal and ethical issues.
  2. A fake image of a Pentagon explosion caused brief panic in the stock market, highlighting the impact of misinformation.
  3. The text reflects on the complex relationship between oneself and their body, portraying it as a companion through struggles and joys.

Biden and Trump in Wonderland

donaldjeffries • 1218 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Impeachment Election Political parties Corruption
  1. Donald Trump faces indictment for questioning election results, while Democrats are free to make similar allegations without consequences.
  2. The justice system appears biased when it comes to prosecuting individuals based on their political affiliations.
  3. Impeachment processes and legal actions seem to be influenced by partisanship and do not always reflect the seriousness of alleged offenses.

BREAKING NEWS: Trump v. Anderson Ostensibly Saved Trump’s Presidential Campaign. In Fact It Ended It—As a New Federal Lawsuit That Could Be Filed At Any Moment Would Quickly Establish.

Proof • 48 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Impeachment Constitution Legislation Presidential campaign
  1. The _Trump v. Anderson_ decision clarified that only Congress, not the States, has the authority to disqualify individuals from federal office, with legislation or impeachment as potential mechanisms.
  2. The ruling emphasized a majority vote of Congress as sufficient to establish a disqualification, rather than a super-majority vote.
  3. The Supreme Court did not explicitly state that legislation is the exclusive means for enforcing Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment, leaving room for impeachment as a valid mechanism.

Why the First Impeachment Matters

Can We Still Govern? • 157 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Impeachment Foreign Policy Congress Whistleblowers Accountability
  1. The first impeachment reveals how Trump thinks about public power and governs.
  2. Trump's actions during the first impeachment show he prioritizes personal interests in foreign policy and seeks to usurp Congressional power.
  3. In a second Trump administration, expect evasions of accountability, loyalty to political hacks, and attacks on career officials who do the right thing.

Special Counsel Smith’s Desperate Plea to the Supreme Court

The Reactionary • 93 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Proceedings Presidential immunity Supreme Court Impeachment
  1. Special Counsel is pushing for a quick trial date before the 2024 election, with novel legal arguments.
  2. Trump's team filed a Notice of Appeal, depriving the judge of jurisdiction over the case.
  3. Special Counsel has made an extraordinary plea to the Supreme Court regarding a former President's immunity from federal prosecution.

The heads-I-win, tails-you-lose democracy

Can We Still Govern? • 202 implied HN points • 15 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Democracy Elections Impeachment Political Power
  1. Republicans in Wisconsin are using undemocratic means to hold onto power despite losing elections.
  2. Gerrymandering in Wisconsin undermines democracy by allowing Republicans to maintain power without being responsive to majority opinion.
  3. The Wisconsin GOP's actions, like threatening to impeach judges, firing election officials, and proposing new maps, show a pattern of abusing power to protect their political dominance.

February 21, 2024

Letters from an American • 11 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Impeachment Christian nationalism Election Influence Political Rhetoric
  1. Accusations of the Bidens accepting bribes were based on false information from a source tied to Russian intelligence.
  2. History shows the GOP using extreme rhetoric to win elections, now overlapped with plans to impose Christian nationalism in the country.
  3. Efforts to reshape the nation to reflect Christian values may lead to minority rule and align with authoritarian ideology.