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1 yr. ago
The Independent
Every day brings new drama about Trump’s legal perils. Here’s why today really matters
Story by Ariana Baio
On 30 March 2023, the streets surrounding Manhattan Criminal Court in downtown New York were lined with media, protesters, bystanders and police officers in awe of a historic moment many thought would never happen: the criminal indictment of New Yorker and former president Donald Trump.
But now, one year later, the New York criminal case appears only a speck in the galaxy of legal problems that have mounted against the former president.
Outside of the courthouse, a protester advocates in favor of the Trump indictment (Ariana Baio / The Independent)
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Every day brings new drama about Trump’s legal perils. Here’s why today really matters
Story by Ariana Baio
On 30 March 2023, the streets surrounding Manhattan Criminal Court in downtown New York were lined with media, protesters, bystanders and police officers in awe of a historic moment many thought would never happen: the criminal indictment of New Yorker and former president Donald Trump.
But now, one year later, the New York criminal case appears only a speck in the galaxy of legal problems that have mounted against the former president.
Outside of the courthouse, a protester advocates in favor of the Trump indictment (Ariana Baio / The Independent)
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1 yr. ago
AAP
Work begins on subs program after historic AUKUS deal
Story by Jacob Shteyman • 15h 23-3-2024
Australia's nuclear submarine dream is a step closer to becoming reality after the government announced partner companies to build and sustain the country's AUKUS fleet.
Defence Minister Richard Marles announced the deal alongside his UK counterpart Grant Shapps as the pair convened for the annual AUKMIN meeting in Adelaide on Friday.
As part of the submarine construction process, Australia will hand $4.6 billion to the British shipbuilding industry to boost capacity at the Rolls-Royce factory in Derby and bankroll the design costs of the boats that Australia will build.
The ministers made clear the AUKUS investment is partially intended to combat the threat from China.
© Matt T
Work begins on subs program after historic AUKUS deal
Story by Jacob Shteyman • 15h 23-3-2024
Australia's nuclear submarine dream is a step closer to becoming reality after the government announced partner companies to build and sustain the country's AUKUS fleet.
Defence Minister Richard Marles announced the deal alongside his UK counterpart Grant Shapps as the pair convened for the annual AUKMIN meeting in Adelaide on Friday.
As part of the submarine construction process, Australia will hand $4.6 billion to the British shipbuilding industry to boost capacity at the Rolls-Royce factory in Derby and bankroll the design costs of the boats that Australia will build.
The ministers made clear the AUKUS investment is partially intended to combat the threat from China.
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1 yr. ago
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M Daily Mail
Keith Olbermann says there's 'always the hope' Trump is assassinated
Former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann (pictured) has sparked fury after saying there's 'always the hope' Donald Trump will be assassinated. Olbermann, a longtime media figure in sports and progressive politics, now hosts a podcast and frequently posts his takes on the social media platform.
The ex-SportsCenter host, 65, was reacting to a video posted by a Biden-Harris campaign account where Trump spoke about how he was like former President Abraham Lincoln at an Ohio rally Saturday. Trump commented on how Andrew Jackson and Lincoln were the presidents treated worst in their time, adding 'nobody comes close to Trump' which led the account to point out the Lincoln was assassinated.
Keith Olbermann says there's 'always the hope' Trump is assassinated
Former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann (pictured) has sparked fury after saying there's 'always the hope' Donald Trump will be assassinated. Olbermann, a longtime media figure in sports and progressive politics, now hosts a podcast and frequently posts his takes on the social media platform.
The ex-SportsCenter host, 65, was reacting to a video posted by a Biden-Harris campaign account where Trump spoke about how he was like former President Abraham Lincoln at an Ohio rally Saturday. Trump commented on how Andrew Jackson and Lincoln were the presidents treated worst in their time, adding 'nobody comes close to Trump' which led the account to point out the Lincoln was assassinated.
2 yr. ago
Radar Online
'Real' Putin 'Hasn't Been Seen in Public for a Year' and 'Can't Even Get Out of Bed', Claims Top Ukrainian Military Figure
Story by Joshua Wilburn • 13h - 4-9-2023
Atop Ukrainian military figure claims that the "real" Vladimir Putin has not been seen for over a year, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Ukrainian Major-General Kyrylo Budanov, who has previously spoken about the Kremlin's use of doppelgangers and body doubles, raised doubts about the Russian President's whereabouts and even questioned if he was alive.
In a recent interview, Budanov, who is responsible for undercover operations and drone attacks, revealed that the last known sighting of the Russian leader was around 26 June 2022. He also said that there could be multiple reasons why the autocrat has allegedly disappeared from the public eye.
When asked about the footage of Putin checking his watch on the wrong wrist, Budanov left it up for interpretation: "Let's leave it to everyone [to decide], so everyone leaves it to their own fantasy." However, he personally believed that it was a body double.
The military figure's uncertainty about Putin's current state was evident when asked if he knew whether Putin was alive or not. Budanov responded, "I don't know what to answer you," adding to the speculation surrounding the Russian president's silence.
Rumors of Putin using body doubles have circulated for some time, with some individuals convinced of their existence.
According to the Daily Star, Dr. Valery Solovey, a former professor at the Institute of International Relations and political analyst, believes that the "real" Putin will not be able to participate in the 2024 Presidential election due to his declining health.
Solovey claimed that Putin struggles with basic tasks, stating that "he can hardly get out of bed, with difficulty getting dressed."
"President Putin … simply will not be able to participate in the elections … will not be able to, physically," Solovey told the outlet. "President Putin cannot put his own trousers on without external assistance, let alone participate in elections."
"And if he puts them on without external help, he then needs to rest afterwards."
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According to Solovey, Putin's physical condition has worsened over time, and in public appearances, he is replaced by a doppelgänger or a double. He further alleged that Western governments are aware of the Russian President's absence.
"Western governments know perfectly well that President Putin is replaced by double," the political analyst continued. "It is known by leaders of all more or less large countries across the world, but everyone turns a blind eye."
'Real' Putin 'Hasn't Been Seen in Public for a Year' and 'Can't Even Get Out of Bed', Claims Top Ukrainian Military Figure
Story by Joshua Wilburn • 13h - 4-9-2023
Atop Ukrainian military figure claims that the "real" Vladimir Putin has not been seen for over a year, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Ukrainian Major-General Kyrylo Budanov, who has previously spoken about the Kremlin's use of doppelgangers and body doubles, raised doubts about the Russian President's whereabouts and even questioned if he was alive.
In a recent interview, Budanov, who is responsible for undercover operations and drone attacks, revealed that the last known sighting of the Russian leader was around 26 June 2022. He also said that there could be multiple reasons why the autocrat has allegedly disappeared from the public eye.
When asked about the footage of Putin checking his watch on the wrong wrist, Budanov left it up for interpretation: "Let's leave it to everyone [to decide], so everyone leaves it to their own fantasy." However, he personally believed that it was a body double.
The military figure's uncertainty about Putin's current state was evident when asked if he knew whether Putin was alive or not. Budanov responded, "I don't know what to answer you," adding to the speculation surrounding the Russian president's silence.
Rumors of Putin using body doubles have circulated for some time, with some individuals convinced of their existence.
According to the Daily Star, Dr. Valery Solovey, a former professor at the Institute of International Relations and political analyst, believes that the "real" Putin will not be able to participate in the 2024 Presidential election due to his declining health.
Solovey claimed that Putin struggles with basic tasks, stating that "he can hardly get out of bed, with difficulty getting dressed."
"President Putin … simply will not be able to participate in the elections … will not be able to, physically," Solovey told the outlet. "President Putin cannot put his own trousers on without external assistance, let alone participate in elections."
"And if he puts them on without external help, he then needs to rest afterwards."
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According to Solovey, Putin's physical condition has worsened over time, and in public appearances, he is replaced by a doppelgänger or a double. He further alleged that Western governments are aware of the Russian President's absence.
"Western governments know perfectly well that President Putin is replaced by double," the political analyst continued. "It is known by leaders of all more or less large countries across the world, but everyone turns a blind eye."
2 yr. ago
The Daily Digest
Putin admits Russia has suffered losses and is lacking modern weapons
Story by Zeleb.es • 2h ago - 14-6-2023
But Putin also said Ukraine’s counter-offensive wasn’t going well
Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged the country’s military forces have suffered significant losses while fighting against Ukraine in a rare admission that the special military operation might not be going as well as leaders in Moscow had hoped.
Significant losses
“In recent days, we have seen significant losses in Ukraine, they exceed the classical figure,” Putin explained in a video posted by the Kremlin on the state of the Ukrainian counter-offensive according to a translation that was provided by The Daily Beast.
Problems with artillery
Putin explained that the Russian Armed Forces were dealing with significant problems when it came to artillery and said the country did not have enough modern systems at the moment, but said defense contractors were working to remedy the problem quickly.
Working on producing more
“Yes, we still do not have enough of these modern weapons, but the defense industry, the country's military-industrial complex is developing rapidly,” Putin explained.
No further explanations were given
Newsweek noted that Putin didn’t elaborate further on the modern weapons his forces were lacking but the Managing Editor of Special Operation Forces Report told the news outlet that it was clear the Russian President was running low on his modern missile stocks.
Running out of important equipment
“Specifically, they're running short on main battle tanks and ballistic missiles," McCardle told Newsweek. "This is evidenced by the fact that they are using so many glider bombs today,” adding that they still had cruise missiles but that they were expensive to fire.
A stark departure from previous messages
The Daily Beast’s Shannon Vavra wrote that Putin’s admission was a “stark departure” from the Kremlin’s previous stance on the war, which painted the invasion as a success throughout the conflict despite the growing understanding that things had gone very wrong.
Why would Putin do this?
Why Putin would publically announce Russia was having issues is not known. But he could be trying to distance himself from the war, or it could be part of the Kremlin’s plan “to right-size expectations within Russia” about the war’s outcome as The Daily Beast reported.
Everything is going according to plan
"The dynamic is positive," Putin told the state television station about Soledar's capture according to a translation from Reuters. "Everything is developing within the framework of the plan of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff," Russia’s President added.
Putin admits Russia has suffered losses and is lacking modern weapons
Story by Zeleb.es • 2h ago - 14-6-2023
But Putin also said Ukraine’s counter-offensive wasn’t going well
Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged the country’s military forces have suffered significant losses while fighting against Ukraine in a rare admission that the special military operation might not be going as well as leaders in Moscow had hoped.
Significant losses
“In recent days, we have seen significant losses in Ukraine, they exceed the classical figure,” Putin explained in a video posted by the Kremlin on the state of the Ukrainian counter-offensive according to a translation that was provided by The Daily Beast.
Problems with artillery
Putin explained that the Russian Armed Forces were dealing with significant problems when it came to artillery and said the country did not have enough modern systems at the moment, but said defense contractors were working to remedy the problem quickly.
Working on producing more
“Yes, we still do not have enough of these modern weapons, but the defense industry, the country's military-industrial complex is developing rapidly,” Putin explained.
No further explanations were given
Newsweek noted that Putin didn’t elaborate further on the modern weapons his forces were lacking but the Managing Editor of Special Operation Forces Report told the news outlet that it was clear the Russian President was running low on his modern missile stocks.
Running out of important equipment
“Specifically, they're running short on main battle tanks and ballistic missiles," McCardle told Newsweek. "This is evidenced by the fact that they are using so many glider bombs today,” adding that they still had cruise missiles but that they were expensive to fire.
A stark departure from previous messages
The Daily Beast’s Shannon Vavra wrote that Putin’s admission was a “stark departure” from the Kremlin’s previous stance on the war, which painted the invasion as a success throughout the conflict despite the growing understanding that things had gone very wrong.
Why would Putin do this?
Why Putin would publically announce Russia was having issues is not known. But he could be trying to distance himself from the war, or it could be part of the Kremlin’s plan “to right-size expectations within Russia” about the war’s outcome as The Daily Beast reported.
Everything is going according to plan
"The dynamic is positive," Putin told the state television station about Soledar's capture according to a translation from Reuters. "Everything is developing within the framework of the plan of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff," Russia’s President added.
2 yr. ago
Sky News Australia
Donald Trump is a 'despicable person and a gargoyle': Greg Sheridan
Story by Sky News Australia • 4:49 pm - 13-6-2023
The Australian’s Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan says former US president Donald Trump is a “despicable person and a gargoyle”.
“But nonetheless, he ought to be defeated at the ballot box,” Mr Sheridan told Sky News Australia.
“You shouldn’t try to stitch him up with … legal prosecutions.”
Donald Trump is a 'despicable person and a gargoyle': Greg Sheridan
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Donald Trump is a 'despicable person and a gargoyle': Greg Sheridan
Story by Sky News Australia • 4:49 pm - 13-6-2023
The Australian’s Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan says former US president Donald Trump is a “despicable person and a gargoyle”.
“But nonetheless, he ought to be defeated at the ballot box,” Mr Sheridan told Sky News Australia.
“You shouldn’t try to stitch him up with … legal prosecutions.”
Donald Trump is a 'despicable person and a gargoyle': Greg Sheridan
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2 yr. ago
AFP
Thousands evacuated as Philippine volcano spews ash, rocks
Story by AFP • 4:20 pm - 11-6-2023
Thousands of people living near a Philippine volcano have taken shelter in evacuation centres as officials warned Sunday of health risks from ash and toxic gases spewing from the rumbling crater.
Seismology researchers said they had recorded at least one volcanic earthquake in the past 24 hours and red-hot rocks were falling from Mount Mayon in the central province of Albay.
More than 12,800 people have been moved to evacuation centres, the Philippine civil defence office said, most from farming villages at or near the foot of the volcano.
"There is a concomitant health risk while being close to the eruption because of inhaling sulphur dioxide gas or the particulate matter of ashfalls," Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa told a press briefing Sunday.
Mayon, about 330 kilometres (205 miles) southeast of the capital Manila, is considered one of the most volatile of the country's 24 active volcanoes.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said rocks were falling from a disintegrating lava dome being pushed out of the crater by molten material below the earth.
The rocks were raining down on areas up to two kilometres away and sulphur dioxide emissions had tripled on Saturday, state volcanologists said.
A five-step alert system for the volcano was raised from two to three on Thursday, with authorities warning of possible respiratory illnesses from inhaling fumes.
"With Albay in a state of calamity due to Mayon's activity, we remind people to follow the recommendations and evacuation instructions of your local governments," Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Saturday.
Earthquakes and volcanic activity are common in the Philippines due to its position on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" where tectonic plates collide.
Five years ago, Mayon displaced tens of thousands of people after spewing millions of tonnes of ash, rocks and lava.
The country's most powerful eruption in recent decades was Mount Pinatubo in 1991 that killed more than 800 people.
That disaster produced an ash cloud that travelled thousands of kilometres.
Thousands evacuated as Philippine volcano spews ash, rocks
Story by AFP • 4:20 pm - 11-6-2023
Thousands of people living near a Philippine volcano have taken shelter in evacuation centres as officials warned Sunday of health risks from ash and toxic gases spewing from the rumbling crater.
Seismology researchers said they had recorded at least one volcanic earthquake in the past 24 hours and red-hot rocks were falling from Mount Mayon in the central province of Albay.
More than 12,800 people have been moved to evacuation centres, the Philippine civil defence office said, most from farming villages at or near the foot of the volcano.
"There is a concomitant health risk while being close to the eruption because of inhaling sulphur dioxide gas or the particulate matter of ashfalls," Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa told a press briefing Sunday.
Mayon, about 330 kilometres (205 miles) southeast of the capital Manila, is considered one of the most volatile of the country's 24 active volcanoes.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said rocks were falling from a disintegrating lava dome being pushed out of the crater by molten material below the earth.
The rocks were raining down on areas up to two kilometres away and sulphur dioxide emissions had tripled on Saturday, state volcanologists said.
A five-step alert system for the volcano was raised from two to three on Thursday, with authorities warning of possible respiratory illnesses from inhaling fumes.
"With Albay in a state of calamity due to Mayon's activity, we remind people to follow the recommendations and evacuation instructions of your local governments," Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Saturday.
Earthquakes and volcanic activity are common in the Philippines due to its position on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" where tectonic plates collide.
Five years ago, Mayon displaced tens of thousands of people after spewing millions of tonnes of ash, rocks and lava.
The country's most powerful eruption in recent decades was Mount Pinatubo in 1991 that killed more than 800 people.
That disaster produced an ash cloud that travelled thousands of kilometres.
2 yr. ago
The Daily Digest
Second criminal indictment looms for Trump as he seeks to regain the White House
Story by Zeleb.es • 12 June 2023
Federal indictment
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on seven counts in the special counsel’s classified documents probe, making it the first time a former president has faced federal charges, serveral media reported.
Violation of the Espionage Act
The grand jurors concluded Trump violated a portion of the Espionage Act: US criminal code Section 793, which prohibits “gathering, transmitting or losing” any “information respecting the national defence”, by removing classified documents and storing them at his Mar-a-Lago property.
Obstruction of justice and false statements
Moreover, Trump was also indicted on charges of destruction or falsification of records, conspiracy and false statements, his lawyer told CNN. During the year-long investigation he made his Mar-a-Lago workers lie to investigators, according to The Independent.
Also indicted in March
This adds further weight to his legal baggage, since he was also indicted on March 30, that time on state charges, by the Manhattan district attorney, for paying “hush money” to an adult film star in 2016.
$130,000 in exchange for silence
Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen acknowledged arranging a $130,000 payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels (pictured) in exchange for her silence about her sexual involvement with Trump in 2006.
Can Trump go to prison?
According to CNN analyst Zachary B. Wolf, “people do routinely serve prison time for retention of classified documents, conspiracy and obstruction, but top officials accused of wrongdoing also have historically found a way out of jail.”
Can Trump still be elected president?
The criminal indictments have raised a number of legal questions; one of them being: do criminal charges disqualify Trump from being elected president? The short answer is no.
Requirements for US presidency
Even though it was the first time a US president or former president was indicted, the country’s Constitution sets forth very explicit requirements for presidency: being at least 35 years old, a U.S. resident for 14 years and a natural-born citizen.
Governing from jail?
The Constitution does not require, however, that the president be free from indictment, conviction or prison. So a person under indictment or in prison may run for office and may even serve as president.
Core functions affected
That being said, Fortune Magazine recalled that the Department of Justice concluded, in a 1973 memo, that governing from jail would be extremely difficult as core functions would be affected.
The difficulties of governing from jail
According to the 1973 memo, “the President plays an unparalleled role in the execution of the laws, the conduct of foreign relations, and the defense of the Nation,” which include several meetings abroad, for instance.
Access to classified information from jail?
Moreover, presidents need access to classified information and briefings, which must often be stored and viewed in a secure room that has been protected against all manner of spying, something that’s likely unavailable in a prison.
Second criminal indictment looms for Trump as he seeks to regain the White House
Story by Zeleb.es • 12 June 2023
Federal indictment
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on seven counts in the special counsel’s classified documents probe, making it the first time a former president has faced federal charges, serveral media reported.
Violation of the Espionage Act
The grand jurors concluded Trump violated a portion of the Espionage Act: US criminal code Section 793, which prohibits “gathering, transmitting or losing” any “information respecting the national defence”, by removing classified documents and storing them at his Mar-a-Lago property.
Obstruction of justice and false statements
Moreover, Trump was also indicted on charges of destruction or falsification of records, conspiracy and false statements, his lawyer told CNN. During the year-long investigation he made his Mar-a-Lago workers lie to investigators, according to The Independent.
Also indicted in March
This adds further weight to his legal baggage, since he was also indicted on March 30, that time on state charges, by the Manhattan district attorney, for paying “hush money” to an adult film star in 2016.
$130,000 in exchange for silence
Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen acknowledged arranging a $130,000 payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels (pictured) in exchange for her silence about her sexual involvement with Trump in 2006.
Can Trump go to prison?
According to CNN analyst Zachary B. Wolf, “people do routinely serve prison time for retention of classified documents, conspiracy and obstruction, but top officials accused of wrongdoing also have historically found a way out of jail.”
Can Trump still be elected president?
The criminal indictments have raised a number of legal questions; one of them being: do criminal charges disqualify Trump from being elected president? The short answer is no.
Requirements for US presidency
Even though it was the first time a US president or former president was indicted, the country’s Constitution sets forth very explicit requirements for presidency: being at least 35 years old, a U.S. resident for 14 years and a natural-born citizen.
Governing from jail?
The Constitution does not require, however, that the president be free from indictment, conviction or prison. So a person under indictment or in prison may run for office and may even serve as president.
Core functions affected
That being said, Fortune Magazine recalled that the Department of Justice concluded, in a 1973 memo, that governing from jail would be extremely difficult as core functions would be affected.
The difficulties of governing from jail
According to the 1973 memo, “the President plays an unparalleled role in the execution of the laws, the conduct of foreign relations, and the defense of the Nation,” which include several meetings abroad, for instance.
Access to classified information from jail?
Moreover, presidents need access to classified information and briefings, which must often be stored and viewed in a secure room that has been protected against all manner of spying, something that’s likely unavailable in a prison.
