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Discussion Thread: SCOTUS Hears Arguments Over Presidential Immunity - Politics

Discussion Thread: SCOTUS Hears Arguments Over Presidential Immunity - Politics


Discussion Thread: SCOTUS Hears Arguments Over Presidential Immunity

Posted: 12 May 2020 08:20 AM PDT

Today the Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether or not the president has absolute immunity from legislative oversight.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday began considering whether President Trump can shield his income tax returns from disclosure and keep his private financial records from congressional committees and a New York prosecutor.

The court is hearing three landmark constitutional cases by conference call because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, making it possible for the public to listen to the justices' questions in real time. A listener's guide to the Supreme Court battle over Trump's tax returns and business records

All three cases involve Trump's effort to prevent his longtime accounting firm and two banks from handing over his tax and business records to Democratic-led House committees and the Manhattan district attorney. The timing of the hearings means the high court's rulings will probably land in the summer in the midst of the 2020 presidential election campaign.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci Testifies Remotely Before Senate About Coronavirus Response

Posted: 12 May 2020 07:55 AM PDT

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious diseases expert, is testifying before a Senate committee Tuesday, his first appearance before Congress since March. Fauci is appearing remotely at the 10 a.m. hearing with Dr. Robert Redfield, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other officials to discuss reopening the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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72 people in Wisconsin test positive after attending 'large gathering' as state sees stay at home protests

Posted: 12 May 2020 04:44 AM PDT

Trump to claim “absolute immunity” from all subpoenas in Supreme Court tax return showdown | Supremes to rule on Trump "immunity" after lower court judges rejected argument as "repugnant" and "not fathomable"

Posted: 12 May 2020 03:37 AM PDT

Former Lindsey Graham donor backs his Democratic challenger after questioning Graham's principles

Posted: 12 May 2020 06:53 AM PDT

Protesters do squats and push-ups while demanding gyms reopen — Little did they know, the gym was inside of them all along.

Posted: 12 May 2020 05:01 AM PDT

Ex-GOP Strategist: ‘If Obama Was President, This Would Not Have Happened’

Posted: 12 May 2020 04:09 AM PDT

Donald Trump Has No Plan

Posted: 12 May 2020 03:57 AM PDT

Trump wanted a coronavirus victory event. It ended when he stalked off after clashing with two female reporters.

Posted: 12 May 2020 04:43 AM PDT

There Is No Evidence That Voting By Mail Gives One Party An Advantage

Posted: 12 May 2020 05:11 AM PDT

Trump promotes conspiracy theory accusing MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough of murder

Posted: 12 May 2020 06:24 AM PDT

Biden calls for inspector general to probe stimulus loans

Posted: 12 May 2020 05:33 AM PDT

Two Female Reporters Refused to Let Trump Bully Them Into Silence, So He Ran Away

Posted: 11 May 2020 11:07 PM PDT

Dr. Anthony Fauci says there's 'virtually no chance' that COVID-19 will be eradicated

Posted: 12 May 2020 06:12 AM PDT

Gov. Brian Kemp's approval rating drops to 39% weeks after he reopened Georgia

Posted: 12 May 2020 08:14 AM PDT

RBG Immediately Went There, Asked Trump Lawyer How Whitewater and Watergate Were Different from Tax Return Case

Posted: 12 May 2020 09:31 AM PDT

Trump’s Twitter meltdown is on its third day and has escalated to baseless murder allegations | The president just baselessly suggested that MSNBC host Joe Scarborough killed an intern. Really.

Posted: 12 May 2020 08:04 AM PDT

Dropping the Flynn Charges Was Not Normal. We Need Investigations.

Posted: 12 May 2020 08:44 AM PDT

McConnell tells Obama to 'keep his mouth shut' after Trump criticism

Posted: 12 May 2020 05:51 AM PDT

Law Prof: Trump Has to Lose SCOTUS Tax Return Case; It’s What the Founders Would Have Wanted

Posted: 12 May 2020 08:22 AM PDT

Republican group airs anti-Trump advert on Fox News - Campaign launches ahead of Supreme Court arguments on president’s finances

Posted: 12 May 2020 05:45 AM PDT

Supreme Court to hear blockbuster case on Trump financial records

Posted: 12 May 2020 03:11 AM PDT

Biden urges governors to 'listen to Dr. Fauci' as they reopen their states

Posted: 12 May 2020 06:29 AM PDT

Coronavirus: Fauci says US death toll may be even higher than believed, contradicting Trump

Posted: 12 May 2020 08:41 AM PDT

Trump refused to explain the 'Obamagate' conspiracy he keeps promoting, saying it is 'very obvious to everybody'

Posted: 12 May 2020 06:58 AM PDT

Contrary to Fox’s “re-open the country” rhetoric, Fox News staffers will continue working from home through mid-June

Posted: 12 May 2020 08:03 AM PDT

Why Is The US Trying To Keep COVID-19 Vaccine Data Locked Up? Share It With The Whole Damn World

Posted: 12 May 2020 04:24 AM PDT

Ahmaud Arbery was shot twice in the chest, autopsy report shows - All news

Ahmaud Arbery was shot twice in the chest, autopsy report shows - All news


Ahmaud Arbery was shot twice in the chest, autopsy report shows

Posted: 12 May 2020 04:34 AM PDT

Report: Anti-Semitic incidents in US hit record high in 2019

Posted: 12 May 2020 03:14 AM PDT

Montana judge upholds ruling that canceled Keystone XL pipeline permit

Posted: 11 May 2020 08:36 PM PDT

Brawl Breaks Out After Two Men Refuse to Wear Face Masks at Target Store

Posted: 11 May 2020 09:54 PM PDT

Elon Musk confirms Tesla production restart, willing to be arrested defying order

Posted: 11 May 2020 02:07 PM PDT

A Colorado restaurant was forced to close after video showed it was packed on Mother's Day

Posted: 12 May 2020 05:04 AM PDT

Fauci says reopening U.S. economy too soon could lead to needless deaths: NYT

Posted: 11 May 2020 10:54 PM PDT

Farmers to give away 200,000 pounds of potatoes in Washington

Posted: 11 May 2020 07:01 PM PDT

Gunmen attack Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan

Posted: 12 May 2020 06:12 AM PDT

$365 in food benefits available for kids who are sheltering at home

Posted: 12 May 2020 02:27 AM PDT

Police: Tennessee Uber driver jumps out of moving car to escape kidnapper still on the run

Posted: 12 May 2020 08:51 AM PDT

White House recommends tests for all nursing home residents

Posted: 11 May 2020 03:50 PM PDT

Americans Giving Up Citizenship Faster Than Ever Before Reports Bambridge Accountants New York

Posted: 12 May 2020 09:30 AM PDT

Man sent to prison for raping 12-year-old girl on camping trip

Posted: 11 May 2020 11:51 PM PDT

Georgia AG seeks probe of prosecutors in Arbery killing case

Posted: 12 May 2020 06:20 AM PDT

St. Louis County Restaurant Faces Fierce Backlash Over Racist Piñata, Defies Social Distancing Guidelines

Posted: 12 May 2020 08:09 AM PDT

US woman wanted over fatal hit-and-run asks for release after coronavirus halts extradition

Posted: 12 May 2020 01:48 AM PDT

4 cruise ship workers die under unclear circumstances

Posted: 12 May 2020 09:55 AM PDT

Eight years after Trayvon Martin, another 17-year-old is killed in a Florida stand your ground case

Posted: 11 May 2020 01:28 PM PDT

Monday, May 11, 2020

Interpol issues wanted notice for wife of U.S. diplomat sought over fatal UK car crash: ITV - All news

Interpol issues wanted notice for wife of U.S. diplomat sought over fatal UK car crash: ITV - All news


Interpol issues wanted notice for wife of U.S. diplomat sought over fatal UK car crash: ITV

Posted: 11 May 2020 09:17 AM PDT

Jerry Stiller dead: US comedian dies at the age of 92

Posted: 11 May 2020 01:36 AM PDT

U.S. Justice Department weighs hate crime charges in death of Ahmaud Arbery

Posted: 11 May 2020 09:40 AM PDT

Police: Man assaults HEB cashier over meat limit purchasing

Posted: 11 May 2020 04:33 AM PDT

'Double Rainbow Guy' Paul Vasquez has died

Posted: 11 May 2020 09:58 AM PDT

Princeton names its first black valedictorian in the university's history

Posted: 10 May 2020 06:56 PM PDT

Ga. Attorney General requests U.S. Dept. of Justice to investigate handling of Ahmaud Arbery case

Posted: 10 May 2020 04:39 PM PDT

A 15-year-old is dropping off puzzles and handwritten notes at nursing homes to cheer up residents

Posted: 11 May 2020 06:10 AM PDT

South Carolina girl, 13, sexually assaulted on Facebook Live

Posted: 11 May 2020 02:18 AM PDT

British Queen unable to return to Buckingham Palace and will remain at Windsor Castle indefinitely

Posted: 11 May 2020 05:59 AM PDT

United Airlines said it would try to keep middle seats empty. This photo shows a nearly full flight

Posted: 11 May 2020 10:05 AM PDT

Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 in renewed protests

Posted: 11 May 2020 05:21 AM PDT

Shanghai Disneyland tickets sellout for opening day, signaling pent up demand for theme parks

Posted: 11 May 2020 05:51 AM PDT

Anti-lockdown protesters carry weapons into North Carolina sandwich shop

Posted: 10 May 2020 04:23 PM PDT

South Dakota Sioux tribe refuses to take down checkpoints that governor says are illegal

Posted: 10 May 2020 08:21 PM PDT

Florida police officer drives over man lying on beach, authorities say

Posted: 11 May 2020 09:49 AM PDT

Bear breaks into cabin, steals peanut butter cups, Sour Patch Kids, beer (video)

Posted: 11 May 2020 10:32 AM PDT

Scientists get their best-ever look at Jupiter's atmosphere and storms

Posted: 11 May 2020 05:37 AM PDT

Zoom strikes a deal with NY AG office, closing the inquiry into its security problems

Posted: 11 May 2020 05:55 AM PDT

Cobb DA chosen to lead prosecution of Arbery killers

Posted: 11 May 2020 08:38 AM PDT

Hundreds gather in Hong Kong malls as anti-gov't rallies reemerge

Posted: 10 May 2020 02:55 PM PDT

USDA approves $1.2 billion in food purchases to help America's needy

Posted: 11 May 2020 11:04 AM PDT

One day after reopening, ice cream parlor closes to public after employees harassed by customers

Posted: 10 May 2020 03:08 PM PDT

Gov. Whitmer becomes target of dozens of threats on private Facebook groups ahead of armed rally in Lansing

Posted: 11 May 2020 11:49 AM PDT