ARIZONA SUPREME COURT
Biden to secure 200th judicial confirmation as election looms
President Joe Biden is set to secure his 200th appointment to the federal judiciary, surpassing his predecessor Donald Trump's pace. Reaching this milestone shows Biden's progress in matching Trump's tally of 234 judges appointed to life-tenured positions on the federal bench.
Arizona Senate repeals 1864 abortion ban, governor seen signing quickly
The Arizona House last week passed the measure after a handful of Republicans broke party ranks and voted with Democrats to send it to the Senate.
Donald Trump 'wants to take America back to 1800s' on abortion: VP Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke out against an Arizona Supreme Court ruling allowing prosecutors to enforce a near-total abortion ban. Harris appeared in Tucson, Arizona on Friday, where she highlighted the Democrats' dedication to preserving abortion rights, blamed ...
Arizona's top court revives 19th century abortion ban
Arizona Supreme Court upheld a 1864 abortion ban, impacting reproductive rights. Planned Parenthood Arizona continues services under injunction. Biden and Newsom criticize the ruling. Abortion rights advocates pursue November ballot measure. Vice Chief Justice dissents.
Texas’ migrant arrest law is on hold for now under latest court ruling
According to the Justice Department, Texas' bill would destabilise the border and is an egregious breach of federal authority. Texas has maintained that the state has the right to take action and that President Joe Biden's administration isn't doing enough to manage the border.
Sandra Day O’Connor: Retired Justice and first woman to serve on Supreme Court dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor, the first female Supreme Court Justice and influential swing voter has passed away at 93 in Phoenix. Her historic career, marked by advocacy for civics education and crucial decisions, left an enduring legacy, inspiring generations of women in law.
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Abortion rights advocates, Democrats score wins in US elections
In Virginia, Democrats won control of both legislative chambers, according to the Associated Press. The result was a rebuke for Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, who campaigned hard for Republican candidates and sought to unify them around his proposal to ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
What the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action means for US colleges
Colleges and universities that take race into consideration have said they do so as part of a holistic approach that reviews every aspect of an application, including grades, test scores and extracurricular activities. The goal of race-conscious admissions policies is to increase student diversity in order to enhance the educational experience for all students. Schools also employ recruitment programs and scholarship opportunities intended to boost diversity, but the Supreme Court litigation was focused on admissions.
Jack Daniels wins trademark dispute over a poop-themed dog toy at Supreme Court; Details here
The Supreme Court also said that the lower courts should now consider if the products from the toy company invoking Jack Daniels are likely to cause confusion for the consumers.
Biden launches 2024 bid, betting record will top age worries
President Joe Biden has announced his candidacy for re-election in 2024, pledging to “finish the job” he began during his first term in office. Despite facing concerns over his age, the president has a clear route to securing the Democratic nomination, with no serious rivals. However, he faces a difficult struggle to retain the presidency in a bitterly divided nation. Biden plans to campaign on his achievements in combating the COVID-19 pandemic and pushing forward landmark legislation such as the infrastructure package and climate measures.
Fox, Dominion reach $787M settlement over election claims
Outside of the $787.5 million promised to Colorado-based Dominion, it was unclear what other consequences Fox would face. Fox acknowledged in a statement “the court’s rulings finding certain claims about Dominion to be false,” but no apology was offered. The deal is a significant amount of money even for a company the size of Fox. It represents about one-quarter of the $2.96 billion the company reported earning last year before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization — a figure often used to approximate a company's cash flow.
Fans at the Super Bowl won't have to go far to place a bet
Some people at the game at State Farm Stadium will walk into an on-site sportsbook, make a bet, then head out to their seats to see if they win. Others won't even bother leaving their seats; they will bet on the game they're watching from the phones in their hands.
The one thing Americans agree on ahead of midterms: 'Vote, vote, vote'
With control of the United States Congress at stake, the citizens voiced concerns for the country's future, whether they were Republicans doubtful of the integrity of the vote, or Democrats concerned by election denialism. Here's what some American voters in cities around the country had to say about Tuesday's polls.
Arizona GOP leader Kelli Ward wins temporary halt to turnover phone records
For the time being, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan has prevented the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol from seeing the phone records of the Arizona Republican Party chairman.
1864 Arizona law that banned nearly all abortions is now in effect, U.S Judge rules
The 1864 Arizona law that was dormant for nearly five decades is now in effect. The 1864 law bans abortion under all circumstances except when necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman.
January 6 United States Capitol attack: Virginia Thomas, wife of supreme court justice Clarence Thomas agrees to interview with House Panel
Well-known conservative activist and Justice Clarence Thomas's wife, Virginia Thomas, has agreed to interview with the house panel handling the January 6 uprising as the committee wishes to know her involvement in the election overturned.
President Joe Biden backs filibuster exception to protect abortion access
As a former senator, Biden has been reluctant to support changes to the filibuster, which allows any member of the 100-member chamber to block action on legislation unless it receives 60 votes. However, earlier this year he endorsed sidestepping the rule on the issue of voting rights, and his latest comments make clear that he's willing to do the same for abortion.
Abortion access threatened in half of US states
They differ in how they ban abortions. Idaho provides exceptions for rape or incest but Kentucky only does so if the pregnant woman's life is in danger. Laws in Louisiana could see health professionals jailed for up to ten years for carrying out in abortions. In Missouri, it's 15 years.
Sudden abortion focus shakes midterm election landscape
While the Democrats decried the draft, they suddenly have a clear, unifying message. The real possibility that abortion could be outlawed in dozens of states in the coming months could animate their dejected base - especially young voters, people of color and suburban women, who are unhappy with the pace of progress under Democratic leadership in Washington.
U.S. Supreme Court scraps arguments in Trump-era immigration and wall cases
The border wall was one of Trump's central 2016 campaign promises, with his supporters chanting at rallies "build the wall."
Georgia tallying final votes in key Senate runoff elections
The two Senate runoff elections are leftovers from the November general election, when none of the candidates hit the 50% threshold. Democrats need to win both races to seize the Senate majority - and, with it, control of the new Congress when Biden takes office in two weeks.
Wisconsin Supreme Court tosses Donald Trump's election lawsuit
The ruling came after the court held arguments Saturday, the same day a federal judge dismissed another Trump lawsuit seeking to overturn his loss in the state. Trump appealed that ruling.
Judge calls Trump claim challenging Biden win in Pennsylvania 'Frankenstein's Monster'
U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, described the case as "strained legal arguments without merit and speculative accusations." Brann, who was nominated by former President Barack Obama, said that he "has no authority to take away the right to vote of even a single person, let alone millions of citizens."
The deadlines for key battlegrounds to finalize election tallies
Pennsylvania's counties have until Nov. 23 to file returns with state election officials. State law does not set a deadline for completing certification. Unofficial results had Biden ahead of Trump in the state by more than 80,000 votes.
Donald Trump sues in Arizona, court battles continue as Joe Biden wins U.S. election
U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign said on Saturday it had filed a lawsuit in Arizona, its latest legal challenge over the results of the presidential election.
US elections 2020: No winner yet, Trump's court threat
Trump says he'll take the presidential election to the Supreme Court, but it's unclear what he means in a country in which vote tabulations routinely continue beyond Election Day and states largely set the rules for when the count has to end.
As COVID-19 roars back in US, Donald Trump stages rallies in Arizona
The pandemic that has upended life across the United States this year, killing more than 227,000 people and causing millions of job losses, is roaring back in the days leading up to Tuesday's contest between Republican Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
What's next for Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said confirming Barrett, 48, will be ``another signature accomplishment`` for Republicans in their effort to fill the courts with ``men and women who believe in the quaint notion that maybe the job of a judge is to actually follow the law.''
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges
The movie mogul turned himself in at a New York police station on May 25.
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