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April 26, 2024

Trump is whining because he would prefer to be with Melania on her birthday. He is literally in court because



Trump is whining because he would prefer to be with Melania on her birthday.

He is literally in court because he chose to bang a porn star rather than be with his wife and their newborn son.
https://twitter.com/marlene4719/status/1783884541783937422
April 26, 2024

$1,500 to go see Rep. Ronny Jackson and Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Regular rally #MAGA folks can't afford these prices IMHO.
My guess is that proceeds go to cover legal




https://twitter.com/patriottakes/status/1783828373900497352





https://twitter.com/ArtieVandelay1/status/1783828504611844598

April 25, 2024

hey @GOP STEP RIGHT UP__GET YOUR COTTON CANDAY__IT IS Donald Flavored!! ...............

I try not to make fun of peoples appearances -but Trump is so vain I just have to have. I bet his staff will try their best NOT to let Trump see these. I wonder if Trump is going white to get sympathy -making him look real -no lies, clean to the jury??


https://twitter.com/thetonymichaels/status/1783627204380840189


https://twitter.com/MeidasTouch/status/1783553895874035766


https://twitter.com/JoJoFromJerz/status/1783587033597820992







April 25, 2024

Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'

Source: raw story



David Edwards April 25, 2024 12:14PM ET



U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito complained Thursday about the concept that a "special" former officeholder like Donald Trump could be expected to be "subject to the criminal laws just like anybody else."

Alito made the remarks to special counsel attorney Michael Dreeben during oral arguments in Trump's presidential immunity appeal to the high court. Trump's attorneys had argued the former president could not be charged with election interference because the office gave him immunity.

Dreeben, however, asserted Trump could be charged for trying to subvert the election.

"Well, Mr. Dreeben, do you really, I mean, the presidents have to make a lot of tough decisions about enforcing the law, and they have to make decisions about questions that are unsettled, and they have to make decisions based on the information that's available," Alito said.

"Do you really, did I understand you to say, well, you know, if he makes a mistake, he makes a mistake. He's subject to the criminal laws just like anybody else?"

"You don't think he's in a special, a peculiarly precarious position?" the justice asked.

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Watch the video below from the U.S. Supreme Court.


Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/samual-alito-trump-special/



Well, Alito should just put a crown of Trump if he thinks he is so special.
April 25, 2024

NEW: Biden campaign response to Trump's campaign events today

The WH is having a bit fun mocking Donald who is always whining that he should be campaigning instead of sitting in the freezing courtroom!


UPDATE: We found Donald Trump. He was golfing. Not campaigning. Golfing.

https://twitter.com/ammarmufasa/status/1783543852940288256



NEW: Biden campaign response to Trump's campaign events today

https://twitter.com/Jemsinger/status/1783256431572975887



April 25, 2024

State Rep. Dittrich's, R-Oconomowoc #Wisconsin daughter charged with possessing firearm as felon

Sophie-the daughter is 21 years old now-an adult.
She needs addiction treatment and I hope she gets it.



State Rep. Dittrich’s, R-Oconomowoc #Wisconsin daughter charged with possessing firearm as felon
https://twitter.com/moonbreeze2/status/1783519485426598126


State Rep. Dittrich’s daughter charged with possessing firearm as felon
Sophie Dittrich pulled over in Slinger


https://www.gmtoday.com/daily_news/news/state-rep-dittrich-s-daughter-charged-with-possessing-firearm-as-felon/article_21487788-fd05-5e96-9e5a-a2ca1bac824a.html


By Brian Huber - Conley Media Staff Apr 24, 2024 Updated 18 mins ago



WAUKESHA — The daughter of state Rep. Barbara Dittrich is facing a new felony charge after she was allegedly found in possession of a firearm in Slinger last month.

Sophie Dittrich, 21, was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon on March 11 in Washington County Circuit Court in West Bend. Online court records indicate she posted $500 cash bail a day later, but was held on a probation hold. She appeared in a Washington County courtroom on Friday in custody, where she waived a preliminary hearing in the case. She is due in court again June 13.

In 2022, Dittrich pleaded guilty to counts of possession with intent to deliver psilocin, the active chemical in psychedelic mushrooms, and carrying a concealed weapon. As part of the plea agreement in the case, counts of possession of THC, the chemical that produces a marijuana high, as well as disorderly conduct and possessing drug paraphernalia, were dismissed. She was placed on a probation term in that case, which was charged in Waukesha County and transferred to Ozaukee County for prosecution.
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In a statement to Conley Media, state Rep. Barb Dittrich, R-Oconomowoc, said: "My adult daughter has not lived with us for years, and I do not believe the children of lawmakers should be dragged into the middle of political campaigns. I love my daughter and I am praying for her, but she also needs to be held accountable like anyone else. Families all over Wisconsin are fighting the devastating aftermath of mental health issues or addiction. I have devoted my efforts as a legislator to fight for our children in regards to mental health and addiction, most recently with Act 72, which creates grants for recovery schools."





https://twitter.com/IanCDRLabs/status/1783332050436571543





April 25, 2024

"What man accepts he must be dying before receiving medical care? Is losing his reproductive organs an acceptable loss?

Indeed!! This is one of the best questions to emerge out of the Idaho case heard
by the Supreme Court yesterday!!



@MargieVotes
#DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #Fresh
SCOTUS discuss a woman’s dire story. She lost her uterus because abortion wasn’t done earlier.

What man accepts he must be dying before receiving medical care? Is losing his reproductive organs an acceptable loss?



https://twitter.com/MargieVotes/status/1783186991292567818



https://twitter.com/MerriLeeSchent1/status/1783190694263468258




https://twitter.com/much_hypocrisy/status/1783196868752576669

April 25, 2024

@SenatorBaldwin: Shipbuilders like the ones in Green Bay are second-to-none but China's unfair trade practices are





Sen. Tammy Baldwin
@SenatorBaldwin
Shipbuilders like the ones in Green Bay are second-to-none but China’s unfair trade practices are undercutting their hard work & it’s costing us good-paying jobs. That’s why I’m working alongside @steelworkers
to hold China accountable & protect American workers.

https://x.com/SenatorBaldwin/status/1783191366169678060
April 24, 2024

The federal law driving the latest abortion battle at the US Supreme Court

Source: bbc



11 hours ago By Holly Honderich

.......................

The question before the Supreme Court is whether that law, called the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act or EMTALA. covers emergency abortions, even in states where the procedure is banned.

In other words: if a doctor determines an abortion is the best treatment for a patient in jeopardy, are they protected from prosecution, no matter where they are?

The Biden administration has said yes. It has sued Idaho over its near-total abortion ban, which has an exception for the life - but not the health - of the mother.

"Women should not have to be near death to get care," said Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement announcing the suit.

Idaho has countered, saying EMTALA cannot supersede its state law.

Here is a look at the arguments, and what is at stake.


What is EMTALA?

Congress enacted the law in 1986 to ensure all patients would receive a basic standard of emergency care, regardless of their insurance status or their ability to pay. It was meant to stop patient "dumping", a practice of transferring uninsured patients to public hospitals, regardless of the health consequences.

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68884207






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The Supreme Court will weigh in on abortion access once again, nearly two years after overturning Roe v Wade

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