Colorado Supreme Court blocks Donald Trump's candidacy, citing insurrection and a constitutional amendment. Dutch far-right politician struggles to form a coalition government. Regulating riotous rickshaws in London.
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The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible to run for president again based on a provision in the 14th Amendment, potentially impacting his chances in the Republican primary and the general election in 2024.
The far-right Party for Freedom in the Netherlands, led by Geert Wilders, is struggling to form coalitions despite winning 37 seats in the Dutch elections, but now has a possibility of forming a right-wing government with three other right-leaning parties.
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Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump ineligible for presidency again
The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible to run for president again based on a provision in the 14th Amendment that bars insurrectionists from holding office. Similar lawsuits have been filed in nearly 30 states, but it is unlikely that the Supreme Court will endorse this untested legal theory. If the ruling were to stick, it would impact Trump's chances in the Republican primary in Colorado and potentially in other states, providing openings for other candidates. It would also affect the general election in November 2024 if the court endorses the ruling.
Far-right party in Netherlands struggles to form coalitions
After winning 37 seats in the Dutch elections, the far-right Party for Freedom led by Geert Wilders is struggling to form coalitions necessary for ruling. Traditionally, other parties have excluded Wilders' party from government due to their far-right stance. However, three other right-leaning parties, including the liberal party and two new parties, are now considering forming a government with the Party for Freedom. If successful, this would result in the most right-wing government in modern Dutch history.
Petty cabs in London face regulation
The increasing number of petty cabs in central London, specifically in Soho, has become a nuisance on the streets. Petty cabs are often adorned with lights, fur, and loud music, targeting wealthy tourists or drunk Britons. These cabs charge exorbitant rates, with some tourists even being charged as much as £300 for a ten-minute ride. Until now, petty cabs have been able to exploit a Victorian era legislation that regulates horse-drawn carriages and avoids being regulated by Transport for London. However, the government has now announced plans to regulate petty cabs, signaling an end to their unregulated presence in the city.
The state’s supreme court has ruled that he cannot appear on the Republican primary ballot, citing insurrection and a constitutional amendment. It’s an extraordinary decision, but it will only matter if it sticks. In the Netherlands, far-right Geerts Wilders is hard-pressed to form a coalition government after his November victory (09:05). And, regulating riotous rickshaws in London (16:28).
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