Trump News for Tuesday, January 9, 2024

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Masters 2024: Judd Trump beats Kyren Wilson as he begins title defence
Masters 2024: Judd Trump beats Kyren Wilson as he begins title defence
BBC News
Judd Trump comes from 3-0 down to win a final-frame decider against Kyren Wilson as he begins the defence of his Masters title at Alexandra Palace.
Personal & Family
Jan 9, 2024, 11:41 PM
The Donald Trump Ballot Problem
The Donald Trump Ballot Problem
The Wall Street Journal
Students discuss the former president’s eligibility and his 2024 campaign.
2028 PresidentialElections & Politics
Jan 9, 2024, 11:41 PM
Trump plans to deliver closing argument at civil fraud trial
Trump plans to deliver closing argument at civil fraud trial
Chicago Tribune
Former President Donald Trump aims to deliver his own closing argument Thursday in his New York civil business fraud trial in addition to his legal team’s summations, according to two people familiar with the highly unusual plan.
Civil LitigationLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 11:39 PM
Who’s Afraid of Nikki Haley?
Who’s Afraid of Nikki Haley?
The Wall Street Journal
Trump turns his attacks on the former Governor, who is rising in the GOP primary polls.
2028 PresidentialElections & Politics
Jan 9, 2024, 11:36 PM
Does Pic Show Trump and Epstein with Minor Girl?
Does Pic Show Trump and Epstein with Minor Girl?
Snopes.com
The viral photograph had various signs of being AI-generated.
Media & CommunicationsSocial Media
Jan 9, 2024, 11:00 PM
Will the Supreme Court Keep Trump off the Ballot?
Will the Supreme Court Keep Trump off the Ballot?
The Wall Street Journal
The justices face many questions as they review a case involving Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Elections & PoliticsLegal & JusticeSupreme Court
Jan 9, 2024, 10:45 PM
Judge rejects Trump 14th Amendment claim in Nevada by GOP political competitor
Judge rejects Trump 14th Amendment claim in Nevada by GOP political competitor
The Hill
A federal judge in Nevada dismissed a ballot eligibility challenge against former President Trump on Tuesday, ruling the challenger does not have proper standing. Federal Judge Gloria Navarro determined that the man who brought the challenge, long-shot GOP presidential candidate John Anthony Castro, didn’t have authentic standing to bring the suit, because he filed to…
Elections & PoliticsFederal CourtsLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 10:15 PM
Fani Willis, Prosecutor in Trump Georgia Case, Subpoenaed to Testify in Colleague’s Divorce
Fani Willis, Prosecutor in Trump Georgia Case, Subpoenaed to Testify in Colleague’s Divorce
The Wall Street Journal
District attorney was alleged to have ‘improper’ relationship with special prosecutor
Criminal CasesLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 10:09 PM
No one is buying what Trump is selling.
No one is buying what Trump is selling.
Slate
Even Richard Nixon accepted his judgment when the time came.
Criminal CasesLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 9:42 PM
Do presidents have ‘absolute immunity’? Trump’s lawyers argue likely, yes
Do presidents have ‘absolute immunity’? Trump’s lawyers argue likely, yes
Cable News Network
Former President Donald Trump has long argued that his supporters are so committed that he could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue in New York City, shoot someone and not lose them.
Criminal CasesLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 9:32 PM
Donald Trump Gets a List of Things He Can't Say to a Jury
Donald Trump Gets a List of Things He Can't Say to a Jury
Newsweek
A damages trial for E. Jean Carroll's first defamation lawsuit against Trump is set to begin next week.
Civil LitigationLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 9:30 PM
Trump warns of “bedlam” as court appears sceptical on immunity claim
Trump warns of “bedlam” as court appears sceptical on immunity claim
The Australian Financial Review
Lawyers want the Court of Appeals to overturn a lower-court ruling that rejected the former president’s claims of immunity in the Department of Justice’s 2020 election subversion case.
Criminal CasesLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 9:16 PM
Trump’s electoral and judicial calendars collide - but it does him little harm
Trump’s electoral and judicial calendars collide - but it does him little harm
The Guardian
Legal woes that would have buried a candidate have become a feature of Trump’s 2024 run as other candidates hit campaign trail in Iowa
2028 PresidentialElections & PoliticsLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 8:41 PM
Donald Trump's Ominous Warning After Leaving Court
Donald Trump's Ominous Warning After Leaving Court
Newsweek
After his appeals court hearing over his claims of presidential immunity, Donald Trump criticized Joe Biden and the DOJ.
Criminal CasesLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 8:30 PM
My only New Year's resolution? Be more like Donald Trump
My only New Year's resolution? Be more like Donald Trump
Toronto Star
I am not referring to the lying. Or the cheating. No, what I now find inspirational about Trump is the sheer resilience.
2028 PresidentialElections & Politics
Jan 9, 2024, 8:30 PM
Trump fantasizes about coming after Biden if immunity claim thrown out of court
Trump fantasizes about coming after Biden if immunity claim thrown out of court
Raw Story
After appearing in court on Tuesday morning, Donald Trump took to his social media site to claim that if there is no such thing as absolute presidential immunity, then Joe Biden can be prosecuted for anything Trump wants if he wins. "Just finished a very productive Federal Appeals Court Hearing, in ...
Criminal CasesLegal & JusticeMedia & Communications
Jan 9, 2024, 8:09 PM
Judges skeptical of Trump's immunity claim in election subversion case
Judges skeptical of Trump's immunity claim in election subversion case
Devdiscourse
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday questioned Donald Trump's claims that he is immune from criminal charges for trying to overturn the 2020 election, and the former president threatened to prosecute Joe Biden if he returns to the White House.
Criminal CasesLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 8:03 PM
Trump Says He Should Be Immune From Prosecution in 2020 Election Case
Trump Says He Should Be Immune From Prosecution in 2020 Election Case
Yahoo Canada Finance
A Washington federal appeals court signaled it would reject Donald Trump’s claim that he is immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election. Photo: Susan Walsh/Associated Press
Criminal CasesLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 7:59 PM
Donald Trump Back In Court 10/01/2024
Donald Trump Back In Court 10/01/2024
NEWS.com.au
NEWS
Criminal CasesLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 7:48 PM
The economics of Trump vs. Biden - and why the polling numbers aren’t so irrational
The economics of Trump vs. Biden - and why the polling numbers aren’t so irrational
The Globe and Mail
The former Republican president is benefiting from the perception that his policies will lead to better personal finances
2028 PresidentialEconomy & FinanceElections & Politics
Jan 9, 2024, 7:40 PM
Trump team argues assassination of rivals is covered by presidential immunity
Trump team argues assassination of rivals is covered by presidential immunity
The Hill
Former President Trump’s legal team suggested Tuesday that even a president directing SEAL Team Six to kill a political opponent would be an action barred from prosecution given a former executive’s broad immunity to criminal prosecution. The hypothetical was presented to Trump attorney John Sauer who answered with a “qualified yes” that a former president…
Criminal CasesLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 7:38 PM
Capitol rioter falsely accused of being double agent sentenced to probation
Capitol rioter falsely accused of being double agent sentenced to probation
The Guardian
Ray Epps was targeted by rightwing conspiracy theorists who accused him of helping incite attack to entrap Trump supporters
Criminal CasesLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 7:29 PM
Q&A: Dean Phillips says Biden 'likely to lose' election to Trump
Q&A: Dean Phillips says Biden 'likely to lose' election to Trump
Devdiscourse
That's what happened during the Vietnam War. Everyone got quiet and got in line and look what it got us. I wish there were more people in Congress willing to torpedo their career in pursuit of principle, rather than self preservation." Q: What do you say to critics who say your run damages Biden's chances against Trump? A: "President Biden is a man I respected but is not a viable candidate.
2028 PresidentialElections & Politics
Jan 9, 2024, 7:05 PM
Donald Trump in court: Prosecutor warns of 'frightening future' if former president wins case
Donald Trump in court: Prosecutor warns of 'frightening future' if former president wins case
Sky News
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to four charges: conspiracy to defraud the US; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction; and conspiracy against the right to vote and to have votes counted.
Criminal CasesLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 6:43 PM
Ray Epps, pro-Trump rioter smeared by conspiracy theories, gets probation for role in Capitol riot
Ray Epps, pro-Trump rioter smeared by conspiracy theories, gets probation for role in Capitol riot
POLITICO
The sentence is more lenient than the six months of prison time requested by prosecutors.
Criminal CasesLegal & Justice
Jan 9, 2024, 6:38 PM