2020 election

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Right-wing activist Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, will testify to the House January 6 Committee Thursday, multiple outlets report , reversing course after she initially refused to testify in the probe amid controversy over her alleged efforts to help overturn the 2020 election—even as her husband considered cases on it. Key Facts Thomas is testifying in person to the committee Thursday morning, CNN reports , after Politico first reported news of her testimony. Thomas declined to answer questions from CNN about her testimony and if she had spoken with her husband about “the election being stolen,” only saying, “Thank you for your question, I look forward to answering members.” Lawmakers initially asked Thomas to testify in June after it was reported she sent emails to Trump attorney John Eastman after the election, as he was trying to help former … [Read more...] about Ginni Thomas Testifying To House Jan. 6 Committee Today

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Far-right attorney Sidney Powell’s attempt to thwart Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit against her failed in court Wednesday, as a federal judge rejected her counterclaim against the company’s lawsuit, which takes issue with false claims about election fraud Powell spread about Dominion’s voting machines. Key Facts U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols granted Dominion’s motion to dismiss Powell’s counterclaim, which asked the court to award her $10 million in damages and hold a jury trial in addition to declaring Dominion’s defamation claims unsuccessful. The counterclaim alleged Dominion had committed “abuse of process” by bringing its $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit last year, because it “brought this case to punish and make an example of” Powell as a “public-relations campaign” to cover up the allegations about its voting machines. Nichols, who was appointed by former President Donald … [Read more...] about Judge Tosses Out Sidney Powell’s Countersuit Against Dominion Voting Systems

Representative Image The Supreme Court on August 22 ordered the dissolving of its committee of administrators (CoA) that has been overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), which was recently suspended by FIFA for “undue influence from third parties”. The move is being seen as an effort towards overturning the world’s soccer governing body’s decision that bars Indian teams from all international tournaments and has also put a question mark on India hosting the Under-17 women’s world cup in October. A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud also put off by a week the election to AIFF to allow for a fresh electoral college and nominations to be filed. The polls were earlier planned for August 28. The CoA was viewed as third-party participation by FIFA, the Centre told the court on August 22 and requested the committee be dissolved. As per FIFA, AIFF ought to be governed by an elected body or someone selected by the elected body which … [Read more...] about AIFF suspension| SC dissolves CoA, Indian football body election put off by a week

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Former President Donald Trump asked repeatedly whether the U.S. could bomb Mexican drug labs to stop illicit substances from coming into the country, according to an excerpt from New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman’s new book obtained by the Washington Post , containing a host of new information about Trump’s time at the White House, including a disregard for classified details and frequent praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Key Facts Trump repeatedly asked shocked former Defense Secretary Mark Esper if the U.S. could bomb drug labs in Mexico to help halt the flow of drugs across the border, Haberman wrote in her book, Confidence Man , set to be released next week, according to the Post. The book also includes Trump’s crass interactions with world leaders, including calling former German Prime Minister Angela Merkel “that b****,” and talking to former British Prime Minister Theresa May … [Read more...] about Trump Reportedly Asked If U.S. Could Bomb Mexican Drug Labs, Book Says

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin When the NBA announced that it would take Election Day (November 8, 2022) off from games and practices, and dedicate play on November 7 as a “civic engagement night” to encourage fans to vote, many people saw it as just a natural next step for a league that has led the way in social justice and accountability. The NBA’s decision is a powerful one, but it’s only the most visible example of the important work being done across the country through civic coalitions, organizations, and communities that are working to invigorate civic engagement into all facets or campus life, including college athletics. Civic engagement among athletes is not a new phenomenon. Olympians have taken an active social and political stance since the first games in 1896, professional athletes such as beloved athletes such as “the greatest'' Mohammed Ali, NBA star Bill Russell, Billie Jean King, the WNBA, among many others. What is newer, and … [Read more...] about Growing Athletes And Voters

FIFA's logo near its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland (Image: Reuters) FIFA has suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect due to "undue influence from third parties", world soccer's governing body said on Monday. The suspension also means that the Under-17 women's World Cup, which was scheduled to take place in India from Oct. 11-30, cannot be held in the country as planned. India's highest court had disbanded the AIFF in May and appointed a three-member committee to govern the sport, amend the AIFF's constitution and conduct elections that have been pending for 18 months. In response, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation sent a team led by AFC general secretary Windsor John to meet Indian football stakeholders and laid down a roadmap for the AIFF to amend its statutes by the end of July and subsequently conclude elections at the latest by Sept. 15. "The suspension will be lifted once an order to set up a committee of administrators … [Read more...] about FIFA suspends All India Football Federation due to third-party influence

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Stocks rushed after Pfizer and BioNtech announce vaccine candidate against Covid-19 achieved success in phase 3 study, and Joe Biden was projected to be the winner of the presidential election over the weekend. Busy week for CFOs. The Dow ( INDU ) opened up 1,600 points, or 5.6%, while the broader S&P 500 ( SPX ) jumped 3.7% and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.6%. Pfizer announces that “Vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 in participants without evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection in the first interim efficacy analysis.” Pfizer's ( PFE ) stock showed a 14.1% increased at the open. The stocks most impacted by the pandemic like cruises lines, airlines and the oil and gas surged as well, like ExxonMobil (XOM) +11,00% or Chevron (CVX) +12,5%. On the flip side, the pandemic winners went down like Netflix (NFLX) -8,6 or Amazon (AMZN) -4,15%. Oil prices soared by 10 … [Read more...] about Stocks And Oil Prices Surge On Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine Announcement

PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man - A + A PUTRAJAYA (Sept 29): PAS is making efforts to reconcile Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) and Umno to unite the ummah in preparation for the 15th general election, said PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man. “Insyallah (the effort) will be fruitful. The people want to see the same thing (unity of ummah)...and PAS plays the role of uniting the two sides. We need political stability. It can only be achieved when there is an element of political consensus,” he said. Tuan Ibrahim who is also Environment and Water Minister made the comments at a media conference after chairing the Special Implementation Committee meeting for the implementation of the Sungai Klang-Rassau dual function reservoir project and the Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 (LRAL2F2) here on Thursday. He said the efforts of PAS are to restore relations between Bersatu and UMNO after UMNO stated its stand at … [Read more...] about PAS plays role of reconciling Bersatu with Umno

Andrew Marszal (Agence France-Presse) Los Angeles, United States   ● Tue, July 28, 2020 2020-07-28 14:00 793 6657ac82168da9fa101c8a40669e3f80 2 Art & Culture Donald-Trump,documentary,The-Fight,lawyer,rights-lawyers Free Immigrant families separated, battles over abortion, voter suppression, and a transgender military ban: the Trump administration has been a frantically busy period for US rights lawyers, a new documentary shows. To be released July 31 as Donald Trump gears up his bid for re-election, "The Fight" follows five lawyers behind-the-scenes as they contend with some of the US president's most controversial policies. The feature-length movie shot over three years depicts a classic David-and-Goliath battle between the federal government and the frontline civil rights organization ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union.) "We're like, two-and-a-half floors of a building in New York, right?" says ACLU voting rights director Dale Ho in the movie, … [Read more...] about Taking the fight to Trump: Documentary follows rights lawyers

Former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York has announced a return to politics, per a new video posted online on Wednesday. “I am starting a new political action committee to elect the right people to office. We do not need more panderers, we need producers,” Cuomo said in the video, which was posted on Vimeo by Rich Azzopardi, Cuomo’s longtime aide. He also said he was starting the “Gun Safe America project,” which he said he would address later, adding that “I do not believe our federal government has the courage or capacity to make real progress.” Let’s do it, let’s do it together. https://t.co/MIXwqEjqTE — Andrew Cuomo (@andrewcuomo) September 28, 2022 Cuomo’s announcement of new political activity comes over a year after he resigned in disgrace on Aug. 23, 2021. In 2020 and 2021, Cuomo was accused by several women – including his former aides, political consultants, and a State Police trooper assigned to his protective detail – of sexual harassment, prompting … [Read more...] about Comeback: Disgraced Former NY Governor Plans To Start A Podcast And A PAC