Raichik, the founder of the Libs of TikTok social media brand, has become an internet celebrity among some conservatives for her willingness to criticize teachers, doctors and other professionals who are LGBTQ or who are accepting of LGBTQ people. Raichik often posts their names and photographs alongside accusations of wrongdoing to X, where she has 2.8 million followers.
Funny how "conservatives" always turn out to be violent, devil-worshipping monsters.
But Neal Katyal, a prominent lawyer who has argued cases before the top court, predicted on X (formerly Twitter) that it will not take up the case.
"Trump's argument is so weak and the Court of Appeals decision so thorough and well done, I can see SCOTUS voting not to hear it," he wrote.
Legal analysts said the methodical nature of the appeals ruling, laid out over 57 pages that are dense with court citations and historical references, sent a clear message.
"What the Court of Appeals said, very politely and very dryly, is 'You're not even close, Trump'. None of these arguments pass the laugh test," Patrick Cotter, a former federal prosecutor, told BBC News.
2022 heralded a new era for Russia’s banks. Increasingly isolated from the global economy and laden with heavy Western sanctions, the sector saw profits fall by 90 percent compared to 2021. For Russia’s technocrats, the future seemed dim. Then came 2023. Russia’s Central Bank announced last week
The ruzzians are throwing away their future in a vain attempt to appear like they aren't 90% dead, already. Even if they somehow survive, the bill for all this mad spending by the Kremlin will come due.
The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, said on Feb. 5 that the recently unveiled bipartisan deal on Ukraine aid and border security is "worse than expected."
The White House issued a statement on Feb. 3 denouncing House Republicans' planned vote next week to support a standalone $17.6 billion Israel funding package that excludes additional aid to Ukraine, labeling the move as a "cynical political maneuver."
Stoltenberg is visiting Washington, D.C. to persuade U.S. legislators to approve a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine that has been stalled by congressional Republicans since October 2023.
U.S. Senate negotiators had agreed on a deal that significantly restricts illegal migrant crossing at the southern border while also unblocking assistance for Ukraine, CNN reported on Jan. 26, citing undisclosed sources.
Republicans don't have enlightened self-interest. They are traitorous, resentment-fueled, walking time bombs. Their "dedication" would more reasonably be termed suicidal resignation.
The Biden campaign will hit the airwaves in battleground states with its first abortion-focused ad of the year, featuring stark, emotional testimony from a woman personally affected by a state abortion ban who lays the blame directly on former President Donald Trump....
In her first TV interview since the Texas Supreme Court decision, Kate Cox, who was pregnant with a girl with the genetic condition trisomy 18, discusses being forced to leave Texas to obtain the medical procedure.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller's comments come as other U.S. officials have acknowledged that there is essentially no money left for Ukraine aid absent legislative action by Congress.
Foreign nationals who join the Russian Armed Forces will be able to apply for Russian citizenship, according to a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Jan. 4.
Nato chief says Trump remarks may put US and EU lives at risk (www.theguardian.com)
Jens Stoltenberg says Nato ‘ready and able to defend all allies’, after Trump invited Russia to attack member countries
Libs of TikTok creator accuses NBC News of stochastic terrorism after bomb threat investigation (www.advocate.com)
Chaya Raichik accused an NBC journalist of silencing tactics and claims victimhood in the face of scrutiny over her incendiary online behavior....
After Libs of TikTok posted, at least 21 bomb threats followed (www.nbcnews.com)
The FBI and local law enforcement said bomb threats across the country have tied up government resources even when they turn out to be hoaxes.
Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity, US court rules (www.bbc.com)
The former president loses a landmark legal bid to shield him from charges of election fraud.
Russian banks post record profits. Is war helping them? (kyivindependent.com)
2022 heralded a new era for Russia’s banks. Increasingly isolated from the global economy and laden with heavy Western sanctions, the sector saw profits fall by 90 percent compared to 2021. For Russia’s technocrats, the future seemed dim. Then came 2023. Russia’s Central Bank announced last week
Kremlin quiet as Tucker Carlson Russia visit creates Putin interview rumours (www.theguardian.com)
Far-right broadcaster spotted at Bolshoi ballet in Moscow, having reportedly arrived last week
Speaker Johnson says bill on Ukraine aid, border security 'worse than expected' (kyivindependent.com)
The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, said on Feb. 5 that the recently unveiled bipartisan deal on Ukraine aid and border security is "worse than expected."
Jan. 6 rioter may be seeking to delay sentencing because he likes being locked up, prosecutors say (www.nbcnews.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/11576439...
Update: White House denounces planned House vote on Israel aid package that excludes Ukraine aid funding (kyivindependent.com)
The White House issued a statement on Feb. 3 denouncing House Republicans' planned vote next week to support a standalone $17.6 billion Israel funding package that excludes additional aid to Ukraine, labeling the move as a "cynical political maneuver."
CEOs of TikTok, Meta, Snap and X to testify at Senate online child safety hearing. Here's what to know. (www.nbcnews.com)
Efforts to regulate social media continue to ramp up across the U.S.
NATO chief: Support for Ukraine 'not charity' (kyivindependent.com)
Stoltenberg is visiting Washington, D.C. to persuade U.S. legislators to approve a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine that has been stalled by congressional Republicans since October 2023.
CNN: Key US senators agree on border-Ukraine aid deal, to be unveiled next week (kyivindependent.com)
U.S. Senate negotiators had agreed on a deal that significantly restricts illegal migrant crossing at the southern border while also unblocking assistance for Ukraine, CNN reported on Jan. 26, citing undisclosed sources.
The Day Before studio say the game's downfall was thanks to "a hate campaign" (www.rockpapershotgun.com)
Elon Musk says he's 'Jewish by association' after Auschwitz visit, sees 'almost no antisemitism' (www.nbcnews.com)
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Jesus rule (lemmy.world)
Biden campaign puts abortion rights front and center as it plans to tie Trump to abortion bans (www.cnn.com)
The Biden campaign will hit the airwaves in battleground states with its first abortion-focused ad of the year, featuring stark, emotional testimony from a woman personally affected by a state abortion ban who lays the blame directly on former President Donald Trump....
Wall Street opposition to Trump collapses, as ‘pipe dream’ of primary defeat ends (www.cnbc.com)
Baldur’s Gate 3 boss says gamers don’t want mass subscriptions (www.pcgamesn.com)
The Ruin That a Trump Presidency Would Mean (www.theatlantic.com)
As GOP leaders get in line, the outlook for democracy looks grim—in Ukraine, and even in America....
Texas mother Kate Cox on the outcome of her legal fight for an abortion: "It was crushing" (www.cbsnews.com)
In her first TV interview since the Texas Supreme Court decision, Kate Cox, who was pregnant with a girl with the genetic condition trisomy 18, discusses being forced to leave Texas to obtain the medical procedure.
Three migrants drown at US border as Texas blocked their rescue (www.aljazeera.com)
Texas Military Department barred US border agents from trying to rescue the migrants in the Rio Grande, US officials say.
State Department: US may not continue supporting Ukraine at level of 2022, 2023 (kyivindependent.com)
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller's comments come as other U.S. officials have acknowledged that there is essentially no money left for Ukraine aid absent legislative action by Congress.
Putin signs decree on giving Russian citizenship to foreign fighters (kyivindependent.com)
Foreign nationals who join the Russian Armed Forces will be able to apply for Russian citizenship, according to a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Jan. 4.