#Judge warns Trump against bribing or influencing witnesses

#Judge warns Trump against bribing or influencing witnesses

The magistrate judge handling former President Trump’s arraignment on charges related to trying to overturn the 2020 election warned him Thursday against bribing or influencing witnesses. U.S. Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya reminded Trump during the arraignment proceedings that bribing, influencing or retaliating against witnesses is a crime. While Upadhyaya will oversee Trump’s arraignment, she will…

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#Student loan debt: Which way will the Supreme Court go?

#Student loan debt: Which way will the Supreme Court go?

The Supreme Court is set to release its decision on President Biden’s relief of up to $20,000 in student loan debt, with advocates and borrowers widely concerned the justices will strike down the plan. The court holds a strong 6-3 conservative majority that seemed skeptical of the administration’s ability to forgive the debt during oral…

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#Trump indictment puts GOP supporters in awkward spot

#Trump indictment puts GOP supporters in awkward spot

The 37-count federal indictment against former President Trump is putting the Republican senators who endorsed him in an awkward position.  They are sticking with the president, who is enormously popular with much of the GOP base,  despite the allegations that Trump mishandled classified information and conspired to obstruct justice. But there are signs of anxiety…

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