White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has categorically denied claims that President Biden suffers from Alzheimer’s or any form of dementia, following concerns raised after a widely-criticized debate performance. Jean-Pierre also defended the administration’s use of the term ‘cheap fakes’ to describe criticisms of Biden’s mental fitness, despite calls for an apology from the Trump campaign.
The Supreme Court has ruled that presidents enjoy substantial immunity from prosecution for official acts while in office, but not for unofficial acts. This decision, in the case of Trump v. United States, has sparked debate about the balance of power and accountability within the government. President Biden expressed strong disapproval of the ruling, arguing it allows presidents to act with virtually no limits.
A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals that public support for NATO remains strong across 13 member nations, despite ongoing challenges such as Russia’s aggression and concerns about US commitment under a potential Trump presidency. The survey highlights varying levels of support within the alliance, with Poland and Sweden exhibiting the highest levels, while Greece shows the lowest.
New York Republican Party Chair Ed Cox believes Donald Trump can win the state’s electoral votes in 2024, drawing parallels between Biden’s presidency and Jimmy Carter’s and emphasizing the state’s pragmatism and focus on the economy. He also highlights shifts in Hispanic and African-American voting blocs towards Trump, pointing to a recent Bronx rally as evidence.
Russia’s UN ambassador has dismissed former US President Donald Trump’s assertion that he could resolve the Ukraine conflict within 24 hours, arguing that the crisis is far more complex and blaming Ukraine’s Western allies for hindering peace talks. The ambassador also criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s peace plan as unrealistic, while highlighting Russia’s own ceasefire offer.
Ralph Nader, the former Green Party presidential nominee, has written a letter to Judge Juan Merchan urging him to sentence former President Donald Trump to prison. Nader argues that Trump represents a threat to democracy and that a prison sentence is necessary to protect the republic.
The Supreme Court ruled that presidents have substantial immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts, sending the case back to lower courts. Justice Clarence Thomas raised concerns about the constitutionality of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s appointment, questioning whether the office was established by law. Former Attorney General Ed Meese argued that Smith’s appointment was unconstitutional, claiming he lacks the authority to represent the United States. Thomas echoed these concerns, suggesting that the prosecution cannot proceed without addressing the legality of the Special Counsel’s office.
President Biden’s campaign is launching a new ad in key battleground states, aiming to counter the negative narrative surrounding his performance in the recent CNN Presidential Debate. The ad emphasizes Biden’s resilience and attacks Trump’s dishonesty, while the campaign highlights record-breaking fundraising efforts in an attempt to reassure supporters and party officials.
The Supreme Court has ruled that former presidents have substantial immunity from prosecution for official acts committed while in office, a decision former President Trump hailed as a ‘big win for our Constitution and for democracy.’ The court’s ruling in Trump v. United States clarifies the scope of presidential immunity, but leaves the line between official and unofficial acts for lower courts to determine. The decision comes as Trump faces charges in connection with the January 6th Capitol riot and the 2020 election.
CNN faced backlash from liberal commentators and Biden loyalists after the network’s moderators were praised by bipartisan voices for their performance during the debate between President Biden and former President Trump. Critics accused CNN of failing to fact-check former President Trump and called for the network to be “burned down” for its handling of the event.
