The Arizona Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Arizona Republican Party’s lawsuit challenging the post-election hand-count process in 2020 was not groundless or filed in bad faith. In a unanimous decision, the court overturned lower court rulings that had ordered the AZGOP and its attorneys to pay attorney’s fees for the Secretary of State’s Office to defend against the case. Justice John Lopez, writing for the court, stated that sanctioning parties and lawyers for bringing “debatable, long-shot complaints” risks chilling legal advocacy and citizens from raising legitimate questions under the guise of defending the rule of law. He warned…
Author: Louis Cromwell
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the Al-Ashtar Brigades, operating from Bahrain, launched their inaugural attack on Israel. This move marks the opening of a fifth front in the nearly seven-month-long war, underscoring the widening scope of the conflict. The Al-Ashtar Brigades, also known as the Islamic Resistance in Bahrain, claimed responsibility for targeting the headquarters of Trucknet Enterprises, an Israeli company involved in land transportation, located in the southern port city of Eilat. The attack, conducted using a drone, was carried out in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza who are resisting Israeli aggression. This development…
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has unveiled a groundbreaking addition to its communication arsenal: a virtual artificial intelligence (AI) spokesperson tasked with delivering consular updates to the public. Named Victoriya Shi, the virtual representative draws inspiration from Rosalie Nombre, a well-known Ukrainian singer and media personality, recognized for her participation in Holostyak, the Ukrainian equivalent of The Bachelor reality show. Hailing from Donetsk and celebrated for her diverse background, Nombre graciously lent her voice and likeness for this initiative, as stated in the ministry’s press release. In a teaser video, Victoriya Shi outlined her role and responsibilities, emphasizing her symbolic…
Recently interviewed for the first time in eight years on The Roger Stone Show on WABC Radio, Carter Page, a figure emblematic of politically motivated FISA warrant abuse in the Russian collusion investigation, went live last night on the StoneZONE Rumble channel. The former Trump Advisor, subjected to FBI surveillance via a falsified FISA warrant, delves into his experiences of being targeted by the Deep State and Congress’s recent decision to renew the program enabling his illegal surveillance, in conversation with Roger Stone and Co-Host Troy Smith on The StoneZONE.
Former President Donald J. Trump is slated to speak at the upcoming Libertarian Party convention in Washington, D.C., later this month, as confirmed by his campaign on Wednesday. Scheduled for May 25th, Trump’s address aims to engage with members of the party and discuss their concerns, according to a statement released by the Libertarian Party. The convention, spanning May 23rd to 26th at a D.C. hotel, serves as the platform for the party’s presidential ticket nomination. In anticipation of the event, Trump expressed his appreciation for the Libertarian Party’s commitment to independent thinking, stating, “Libertarians are some of the most…
Changpeng Zhao, the 47-year-old former CEO of Binance, received a four-month prison sentence on Tuesday for pleading guilty to breaching U.S. anti-money laundering laws at the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Known as “CZ,” Zhao, once a prominent figure in the crypto industry, became the second major crypto executive to face prison time. U.S. District Judge Richard Jones in Seattle delivered the sentence, which was shorter than the three years sought by prosecutors and below the maximum 1-1/2 years recommended under federal guidelines. It was notably lighter than the 25-year sentence given to Sam Bankman-Fried in March for embezzling $8 billion…
With 30 minutes remaining before his 2:15 ET deadline, former President Donald J. Trump removed the nine Truth Social posts – many of which referenced Jonathan Turley’s New York Post op-ed, which excoriated Michael Cohen, calling him a “serial perjurer” – which NY judge Juan Merchan had found to be in breach of a gag order laid against him. Merchan declared Trump to be in contempt of court earlier today, requiring him to pay $9k (or $1,000 for each post) and threatening him with jail should he be found in contempt again. However, Merchan allowed one of the posts the…
In a recent development in the legal proceedings against former President Donald J. Trump in New York, Judge Juan Merchan has found him in contempt of court for violating a gag order imposed to restrict his public commentary on individuals involved in the case. The judge expressed concern over Trump’s disregard for the order, specifically citing nine instances where Trump made remarks on his Truth Social platform referring to key witnesses like Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels. As a consequence, Trump was fined $9,000, with the judge cautioning that further violations could lead to incarceration, and ordered him to remove…
Iraq has recently enacted legislation criminalizing same-sex relationships, the promotion of homosexuality, transgenderism, and related medical procedures, along with what is termed as the “intentional practice of effeminacy.” Originally, Iraqi lawmakers proposed the death penalty for such offenses, but the final draft of the bill was amended following opposition from the United States and European Union nations. The newly adopted Law on Combating Prostitution and Homosexuality stipulates severe penalties, including a minimum of 10 years and up to 15 years in prison for engaging in homosexual relationships, seven years for promoting homosexuality or prostitution, and three years for transgender individuals…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block new Title IX rules issued by the Biden administration that would expand protections for transgender students in K-12 schools and on college campuses. Paxton, a Republican, claims the new regulations unlawfully expand the definition of “sex” in Title IX – the 1972 federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in education programs receiving government funding – to encompass gender identity. He argues this would force schools to let biological males who identify as female into female bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams, putting women and girls at risk. “Texas…