Week 6 of Donald Trump’s Criminal Trial
This week marked the conclusion of the sixth week of the criminal trial against former President Donald J. Trump. The trial, which is the first prosecution of an American president,…
Supreme Court Upholds Controversial South Carolina Voting Map
On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of South Carolina Republicans, allowing the use of a congressional voting map that had previously been deemed unconstitutional by…
The Trump Criminal Trial: Takeaways from Day 18/Week 5
Michael D. Cohen faced intense scrutiny from Todd Blanche, Donald Trump’s defense attorney. Cohen, previously known for his explosive demeanor, notably kept his composure during the questioning, a stark contrast…
Justice Alito’s House and the “Stop the Steal” Flag Controversy
Background of the Incident After the 2020 presidential election, some supporters of former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that the election had been stolen from him. These supporters adopted various…
The Fourth Week of Donald Trump’s Criminal Trial
In the fourth week of Donald Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan, the proceedings ranged from sexually sensational testimonies to more routine evidential presentations. The week concluded with a significant development—the…
Week Three of Donald Trump’s Criminal Trial: Key Moments and Takeaways
During the third week of Donald Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan, Hope Hicks, former press secretary and White House communications director for Trump, took the witness stand. Her testimony marked…
Exploring the Impact of the History-and-Tradition Test on Contemporary Legal Battles
In November 2022, a group of LGBTQ students at West Texas A&M University began organizing a drag show for the upcoming spring. Their goal was to raise money for suicide…
The Second Week of Donald Trump’s Criminal Trial
The second week of former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan was mainly characterized by the testimony of David Pecker. Pecker, once the publisher of The National Enquirer, played…
Trump Allies Accused of 2020 Election Interference in Arizona
In Phoenix, Arizona, several individuals connected to former President Donald Trump have been indicted by an Arizona grand jury for their efforts to keep Trump in power after he lost…
The First Week of Donald Trump’s Criminal Trial
The first week of the criminal trial of former President Donald J. Trump concluded with a shocking incident: a man set himself on fire outside the courthouse, temporarily shifting the…