PRESIDENTIAL IMMUNITY
Biden needs to buck up; donors set a two-week deadline to increase the approval ratings
After a debacle at the first US Presidential debate, the donors to the Democratic party have set a two-week deadline for Biden to improve this performance. The Democrats assured their supporters that Biden is confident securing a victory in the coming months.
2024 US presidential election: Joe Biden threatens not only his path to victory but his party's chances to win back the House
The Democratic Party is at a crossroads, with increasing concerns over Joe Biden's candidacy for the 2024 US presidential election. European worries, Supreme Court rulings, and voter perceptions highlight the need for a strategic shift. As the party navigates potential risks and voter sentiments, the decision to replace Biden with a more vigorous candidate looms large.
Prosecutor won't oppose Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after high court immunity ruling
Legal troubles loom as Trump faces sentencing delay amidst scandalous hush money revelations, potentially impacting campaign dynamics and public image.
BBC presenter calls for Trump to be murdered by Biden
A known Radio 4 presenter created a controversy by tweeting that Donald Trump should be murdered by Biden. He made these comments after the US Supreme Court ruled on presidential immunity against official actions of the US president when in office.
New surprises before US Presidential Elections: Donald Trump's lawyers ask NYC judge to overturn hush-money conviction
Donald Trump's lawyers reportedly asked for his hush money criminal case conviction to be overturned citing the Supreme Court's recent ruling giving him immunity from prosecution for official decisions, while sitting on the President's chair. What more surprises lie in wait ahead of the US Presidential Elections, that are just round the corner?
What to know about the Supreme Court immunity ruling in Trump's 2020 election interference case
The Supreme Court's ruling on Monday ensures that former President Donald Trump won't face trial for the 2020 election interference case before the November election. While the indictment against him wasn't dismissed, the ruling grants Trump substantial immunity for official acts, complicating the prosecution's case. President Biden criticized the decision as undermining the rule of law and emphasized that Americans must judge Trump's actions. The case returns to District Judge Tanya Chutkan for further analysis, likely delaying proceedings until after the election.
"Dangerous precedent": US President Biden criticises Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's immunity
US President Joe Biden criticized the Supreme Court's ruling granting former President Donald Trump substantial immunity from prosecution over alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Biden called the decision a "dangerous precedent" and a "terrible disservice" to Americans, arguing that it undermines the principle that no one, including the president, is above the law. He emphasized the ruling's implications, suggesting it removes legal constraints on presidential actions and undermines the rule of law. Biden urged Americans to consider Trump's actions on January 6 when deciding his fitness for office.
Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
The Supreme Court has extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. The historic 6-3 ruling by the justices stated that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts. The outcome means additional delay before Trump could face trial in the case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
US Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity looms
The US Supreme Court will rule on Monday if former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for allegedly conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss. The decision, pivotal for Trump's upcoming trial and the presidential election, could delay proceedings. Despite skepticism from the justices, the ruling's scope might push the trial past November. Trump, convicted in a separate New York case, faces multiple trials but aims to delay them until after the election, potentially halting them if reelected.
How the Biden-Trump debate could change the trajectory of the 2024 campaign
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet for a debate on Thursday, presenting an important chance for both to influence voters and shift the political landscape. Biden, 81, will aim to show he is still capable of leading the nation through various challenges. On the other hand, 78-year-old Trump will seek to move beyond his felony conviction in New York and demonstrate to millions of viewers that he is fit to return to the Oval Office.
After Donald Trump, will prosecutors file case against Joe Biden? Here is what Eric Trump has warned
Eric Trump has warned that if his father Donald Trump does no get presidential immunity, floodgates will open and not only incumbent Joe Biden but former presidents like Barack Obama could be prosecuted.
Is Donald Trump immune from criminal prosecution? This is what Supreme Court judges have said
The US Supreme Court court discussed how to define the scope of presidential immunity. Seeking to draw a line between the president’s personal and official acts, it suggested sending the matter back to lower courts to evaluate the nature of Trump’s actions.
Donald Trump brings his campaign to the courthouse as his criminal hush money trial begins
Donald Trump, a criminal defendant, faces trial for falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments. His courtroom demeanor contrasts with his feisty public image. Trump is navigating legal battles while maintaining a political narrative to combat perceived persecution.
Prosecutors ask Supreme Court to reject Trump's immunity claim in election case
Jack Smith, special counsel prosecuting Trump, emphasized the importance of justice and the rule of law in the unprecedented case before the Supreme Court regarding Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution for alleged 2020 election misconduct.
Donald Trump asks Supreme Court for absolute immunity on election charges
Former President Trump seeks Supreme Court immunity from 2020 election criminal charges, highlighting presidential independence. Court's decision timing impacts trial delay and election consequences, with experts skeptical of his success.
Biden, Trump clinch nominations, kicking off bruising presidential rematch
Joe Biden secures Democratic Party nomination and is likely to face Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election rematch. If it happens then it would be the first U.S. presidential election rematch in nearly 70 years. Trump is facing criminal charges while Biden is facing criticism for border crisis and economic concerns. The last repeat presidential matchup took place in 1956, when Republican President Dwight Eisenhower defeated former Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson, a Democrat, for the second time.
Prosecutors urge appeals court to reject Trump's immunity claims in election subversion case
Though the matter is now being considered by the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, it is likely to come again before the Supreme Court, which earlier this month rejected prosecutors' request for a speedy ruling in their favour holding that Trump can be forced to stand trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Trump asks appeals court to toss election case on immunity grounds
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have filed a federal indictment accusing him of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, arguing that he is immune to the charges because they arose from actions he took while in the White House. The fight over immunity has touched all three levels of the federal court system, including the Supreme Court, which declined Smith's request to intervene and hear the case before the appeals court.
US Supreme Court rejects Jack Smith's request to fast-track Donald Trump's immunity case
In a recent development, the US Supreme Court has turned down a request made by special counsel Jack Smith to expedite arguments regarding whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for alleged crimes committed during his time in office. As reported by CNN, the court's decision means that the case will continue to follow the regular legal process. The request to fast-track the arguments was made by special counsel Jack Smith, who is currently investigating the alleged crimes committed by Trump while he was in power.
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