Category: Ten Second News
From The Los Angeles Times: Schiff calls on Biden to drop out, citing ‘serious concerns’ he can’t win
Rep. Adam Schiff, a candidate for U.S. Senate, called Wednesday for President Trump to end his reelection bid.
US Senator Bob Menendez Found Guilty on All Sixteen Count
While it wasn’t the senator’s first trial for misdeeds, it is his first time being convicted after decades of speculation about corruption.
From WaPo: Post-debate Battleground State Polling
While the presidential debate fallout has greatly shifted the narratives, what does the polling say about the state of the post-debate 2024 race?
Hobby Distillers Association v. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau finds for HDA by District Court
The federal law against home distilling seems to have been found unconstitutional.
Report: CNN Shuts Down Opinion Section
CNN has reportedly axed its opinion section contributors and staff, with a “pivot to video” cameo as a chaser.
From ABC News: Marshal guarding Supreme Court justice’s home shoots 18-year-old who tried to carjack him
The shooting unfolded outside of the apartment where Justice Sonia Sotomayor lives, according to public records.
Open Mic for the week of 7/8/2024
On this day in 1947, A local newspaper reported that a “flying saucer” had been recovered near Roswell, New Mexico.
French Far-Right Place Shocking 3rd In Legislative Elections
The possibility of a Le Pen ruling majority in France after the first round of voting has apparently galvanized a left-wing alliance to prevent it in the second round.
Joe Biden Interview with George Stephanopoulos “I’m still in good shape”
Watch the ABC News interview of President Joe Biden for yourself and discuss in the comments.
Fourth of July Group Activity: Civics Quiz
Since it is Independence Day, dazzle your friends, family, and fellow Ordinary Times commentors with your civics knowledge.
Four More Decisions Continue Busy SCOTUS Term
Four more decisions came down from the United States Supreme Court, which still leaves quite a few headline-making rulings to come.
From Matt Yglesias: Elite misinformation is an underrated problem
“Important institutions are too eager to mislead people” is his subhed.
Julian Assange Released on Plea Deal
“Mr. Assange is scheduled to appear in Saipan at 9 a.m. local time on Wednesday and is expected to fly back to Australia “at the conclusion of the proceedings,”
Open Mic for the week of 6/24/2024
On this day in 1947, American businessman Kenneth Arnold saw a number of objects “flying like saucers” while piloting a small plane over Mount Rainier in Washington.
Five New Rulings from The Supreme Court of the United States
Rulings covering states’ water rights, to immigration, to federal weapons restrictions for those under domestic violence restraining orders and more
From NY Mag: Freddie deBoer On Forcibly Treating the Mentally Ill
For New York Magazine’s Intelligencer, Freddie deBoer lays out “The Case for Forcing the Mentally Ill Into Treatment.”
President Biden Announces Protections, Citizenship Pathway For Undocumented Spouses
On the anniversary of DACA, President Biden announces changes and protections for undocumented spouses who have been in the United States for more than a decade.
