Alison Durkee
Forbes
United Kingdom
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Trump Asks Court To Delay Classified Documents Trial Until After 2024 Election
The DOJ wants to go to trial in December, but Trump's attorneys argued that would be far too soon. → Read More
DeSantis’ Controversial Policies Spark Florida Convention Cancellations—As Tourism Shows Signs Of Slowing
The convention dropouts come amid other signs that crowds at Florida’s major theme park attractions are down. → Read More
Trump’s North Korea Threats Made Officials ‘Terrified’ U.S. Would Face Nuclear Attack, Ex-Staffer Reportedly Says
Homeland Security officials convened an unprecedented meeting to discuss what would happen if the U.S. faced a nuclear strike, according to Miles Taylor. → Read More
Rudy Giuliani Forced To Pay $89K In Attorneys Fees For 2020 Defamation Case
The ex-Trump attorney was sanctioned for failing to turn over evidence in the case. → Read More
DeSantis Defends Anti-Trump Campaign Ad Widely Decried As Homophobic
Going after Trump for defending LGBTQ rights in the past is “totally fair game,” DeSantis said. → Read More
Allison Mack Released From Prison Early For Role In NXIVM Cult
The ‘Smallville’ actress had been sentenced to three years in prison. → Read More
El Niño Returns: UN Warns Of Upcoming ‘Surge’ In Global Temperatures And Extreme Heat
El Niño’s return comes as the U.S. is already facing record heat linked to the impacts of climate change. → Read More
Judge Blocks Parts Of New Florida Election Law
The decision marks the latest court ruling against one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ policies since he launched his presidential run. → Read More
Broadway’s Biggest Show Of 2023 (So Far): ‘Phantom’ Goes Out With A Bang
‘Phantom of the Opera’ closed on Broadway after more than 35 years in April—and saw its grosses spike on the way out. → Read More
Trump Lawyers—Including Sidney Powell, Giuliani—Reportedly Under Scrutiny In DOJ 2020 Election Investigation
Investigators have reportedly been asking witnesses about Trump attorneys like Powell and Jenna Ellis, the Wall Street Journal reports. → Read More
Twitter Faces Lawsuit Over Unpaid Office Fees—Again
Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter and the “extreme belt-tightening” that’s resulted has required “everyone to whom owes money to sue,” the lawsuit states. → Read More
Supreme Court Strikes Down Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness
Federal borrowers have been in limbo for months over the loan forgiveness program’s fate—and will soon have to start paying again. → Read More
Supreme Court Rules Web Designer Can Deny Services To Same-Sex Couples
The ruling could make it easier for business owners to discriminate against LGBTQ customers and other groups. → Read More
Trump Wins Election In Rural Oregon—With Two Votes
It’s unlikely that Trump can actually take the job, given he doesn’t live or own property in the district. → Read More
Supreme Court Paves Way For More Religious Accommodations At Work With Postal Worker Ruling
The court threw out a judgment against a postal worker who wanted to take Sundays off. → Read More
Wildfire Smoke Returns: Air Pollution From Canada Fires Engulfs New York To Chicago
Forecasts suggest the air quality should start improving in areas like Chicago that have been dealing with the wildfire smoke now for days. → Read More
Supreme Court Refuses To Back Legal Theory That Could Have Upended Elections
The court struck down the controversial theory—which would have given state legislatures unfettered power to run elections—even after the ruling the case was based on was reversed in state court. → Read More
Supreme Court Overturns Stalker’s Conviction In First Amendment Case Over ‘True Threats’
Critics believe the ruling could make it harder for alleged stalkers to be prosecuted, though free speech groups like the ACLU say the decision also protects First Amendment rights. → Read More
FBI And Homeland Security Dismissed Threats In Lead-Up To January 6, Senate Report Finds
The FBI allegedly downplayed threats of violence ahead of January 6 and failed to act on the information it received, the Senate Homeland Security Committee said in a report. → Read More
Student Loan Forgiveness: Supreme Court Decision Could Come This Week—Here’s What To Know
The Supreme Court could rule as soon as Tuesday on student loan forgiveness. → Read More