New Charges Reflect Changes in Presidential Immunity* Special Counsel Jack Smith has revised the indictment against former President Trump to follow a Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. The updated charges no longer include details about Trump’s use of the Department of Justice or his actions during the January 6 Capitol riot. Instead, they treated…
Aid Effort Stalls, Meeting Only a Fraction of Its Target* President Biden’s $230 million temporary pier project in Gaza, intended to speed up humanitarian aid, has fallen short of expectations. The Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore system (JLOTS) ran into weather and security issues, operating for just 20 days. Critics, including USAID staff, warned that focusing on…
In 2024, abortion ballot measures have seen significant success across various states, reflecting a strong push from advocacy groups to secure reproductive rights through constitutional amendments. Notable victories include Ohio’s passage of a measure to guarantee abortion rights, which has influenced similar efforts in other states. However, the biggest challenge now facing these measures is…
