The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that former President Donald Trump is immune from federal prosecution for official acts he took while in office in split 6-3 ruling. However, the court ruled that there is no immunity for unofficial acts.
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Democrat State Rep ‘Disappointed’ That Trump will Be on Tennessee Ballot
A Democrat State Representative told The Tennessee Lookout that he is disappointed that former President Donald Trump will remain on the ballot in the state after being convicted of 34 felonies in the state of New York.
Rep. Vincent Dixie (D-Nashville) reportedly wrote a letter to Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti claiming that Trump should be barred from appearing on the state’s ballot, and asking for a legal opinion on the matter.
Read the full storyBiden’s Ohio Ballot Blunder to be Resolved in Special Session Starting Tuesday
Ohio lawmakers will return to Columbus on Tuesday, attempting to pass legislation securing President Joe Biden’s name on the November ballot.
Gov. Mike DeWine called for a special session late Thursday. In a brief press conference, the Republican governor was perturbed, saying it was “ridiculous” that legislation hadn’t passed earlier.
Read the full storyIndependent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Collects Enough Signatures Needed to Gain Ballot Access in Ohio
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign announced Wednesday that it collected enough signatures to gain ballot access in Ohio.
In Ohio, candidates must submit 5,000 valid signatures from registered voters to gain ballot access.
Read the full storySupreme Court Rules: Trump Can Remain on Ballot
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump can remain on the 2024 presidential ballot in a decision that comes one day before the Colorado Republican primary after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the top Republican contender is ineligible.
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