A man convicted of charges related to the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol is getting out of jail early due to the Supreme Court taking up a case that may affect the sentences of hundreds of defendants. read more
"We are sacrificing time away from family and making more money in the private sector for the vanity of a few people (on both sides) that want to raise money and their media profiles," said one House Republican.
"The vast majority of members came to make a difference. We understand the utility of posturing and politics for the goal of governing. That's not what's going on anymore though. The inmates are running the asylum," the lawmaker added. read more
A California judge has formally recommended that attorney John Eastman lose his law license for his role in Donald Trump's legal effort to remain in power after losing the 2020 presidential election. In addition to disbarment, Judge Roland recommended that Eastman pay $10,000 in fines. read more
A federal judge on Monday threw out a lawsuit by Elon Musk's X that had targeted a watchdog group for its critical reports about hate speech on the social media platform. In a blistering 52-page order, the judge blasted X's case as plainly punitive rather than about protecting the platform's security and legal rights. read more
" Former President Donald Trump is now selling Bibles as he runs to return to the White House. read more
lmao!
Luftwaffles sneaks in one of Rupert Murdock's NY Post articles.
What's next, the Moonie Times?
"That case, Fischer v. United States, challenges the DOJ's use of the "obstruction of an official proceeding" charge, which has been used against January 6 defendants for allegedly disrupting the Electoral College certification. After the Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in the case, some defendants filed for release pending the final ruling.
On Tuesday, Judge Trevor McFadden ruled that Seefried can be released from his prison sentence awaiting the court's decision."
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It must be nice owning your own Supreme Court.