December 17, 2024: TikTok Files EMERGENCY Request with Supreme Court, Judge REJECTS Trump's Claim for Immunity, Trump SUES Des Moines Polling Firm, Additional Drone THEORIES, and More.
Dec 17, 2024
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The podcast dives into TikTok's urgent plea to the Supreme Court regarding its future in the U.S. It discusses a judge dismissing Trump's claim for presidential immunity and his lawsuit against a polling firm favoring a rival candidate. There’s a critical look at the identity of a school shooter in Wisconsin. The hosts also unravel theories about mysterious drones and highlight key political and legal updates, including Disney's hefty wage settlement and controversies surrounding the Electoral College.
TikTok's emergency request to the Supreme Court aims to temporarily halt a federal appellate court's ban enforcement before it takes effect.
A judge ruled against Trump's claim of presidential immunity in his conviction case, influencing his ongoing legal strategy for appeal.
Deep dives
TikTok's Legal Battle Over the Ban
TikTok is currently seeking intervention from the Supreme Court in response to a federal appeals court's rejection of its request to pause the enforcement of a ban. The company aims to achieve two main objectives: first, to temporarily block the appellate court's ruling while preparing a petition for review, and second, to secure a hearing on the merits of the case. To succeed in halting the lower court's ruling, TikTok must demonstrate its likelihood of winning the case, potential for irreparable harm if the ruling is enforced, and that public interest supports its request. Should the Supreme Court grant TikTok's request, it could delay the implementation of the ban set to take effect on January 19th, allowing for the possibility of a full review and arguments to be presented.
Trump's Legal Challenges and Presidential Immunity
A judge has ruled against Donald Trump's attempt to have his conviction for falsifying business records thrown out, asserting that presidential immunity does not apply to his case. The court clarified that while a president has some protection from prosecution related to official acts, this does not extend to unofficial conduct, which is the basis of Trump's conviction involving the concealment of payments made to hush a scandal. Additionally, even if some evidence presented was related to official acts, it did not compromise the jury’s ability to judge Trump’s misconduct accurately. Trump's legal team has indicated intentions to appeal the ruling, arguing that it contradicts the Supreme Court's position on immunity.
Insights into the Wisconsin School Shooting
The recent school shooting in Wisconsin involved a 15-year-old girl who opened fire in her school, resulting in the tragic deaths of a teacher and a student. Evidence suggests that the shooter expressed significant personal struggles prior to the incident, possibly documented in writings being reviewed by investigators. Although an alleged manifesto surfaced, its details remain unconfirmed, including claims of deep-seated hatred and the intent to inflict pain on others as a means of expressing her turmoil. Authorities continue to explore the motivations behind her actions, which seem to be influenced by multiple factors, while the investigation progresses.
Trump Sues Des Moines Polling Firm Over Pre-Election Poll Favoring Harris (7:03)
What We've Learned About the Wisconsin School Shooter (8:56)
More Theories About the Mysterious Drones (11:30)
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