Danny Elfman Loses Bid to Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit
Danny Elfman has lost a bid to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought by fellow composer Nomi Abadi over statements he made to Rolling Stone in 2023 that were included in an investigative piece about a secret sexual harassment settlement made with his former protégé. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gail Killefer ruled that Abadi’s lawsuit […]
Judge in Trump’s hush money case denies bid to toss out guilty verdict
The New York judge who presided over Donald Trump’s hush money trial denied the president-elect’s bid to vacate his guilty verdict on presidential immunity grounds. “Defendant’s motion to dismiss the indictment and verdict is denied,” Judge Juan Merchan wrote in a ruling Monday. Merchan handed down the decision after he also denied Trump’s argument that he’s […]
National anti-violence activist David Hogg launches bid for DNC leadership
David Hogg, a survivor of the 2018 shooting at his high school in Parkland, Florida, who turned into a national anti-violence activist, has launched a bid to serve in leadership of the Democratic National Committee. Hogg, 24, announced on Monday he is running to become a vice chair of the DNC, arguing he would focus […]
Supreme Court to weigh Catholic Church-affiliated charitable group’s bid for religious tax exemption
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a case about whether a charitable group linked with the Catholic Church can claim a religious exemption from Wisconsin’s unemployment tax system. The Catholic Charities Bureau of the Diocese of Superior appealed after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in March that its activities are not […]
Supreme Court to consider industry bid to challenge California power to set vehicle emissions
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Friday that it will hear a case related to California’s ability to set its own, often strict, vehicle emissions standards that include curbs on greenhouse gases. It has become a fraught and politicized issue, especially since California began regulating greenhouse gases in an effort to combat climate change. Due […]
Ernst’s re-election looms as she weighs Pete Hegseth’s bid for defense secretary
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst faces some intraparty unrest in her home state, Iowa, as she weighs whether to support President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, fueling speculation that she could face a challenge from the right as she runs for re-election in 2026. Ernst’s allies are not worried about a potential primary […]
RNC treasurer announces bid to replace Lara Trump as co-chair
Republican National Committee Treasurer KC Crosbie told fellow members Sunday night that she is running for RNC co-chair to replace Lara Trump, who said Sunday night she is stepping down from that post. “This position demands leadership, communication, and the ability to unify our diverse membership while supporting President Trump and his Administration’s bold initiative […]
Stephen A Smith claims Trump ran for president to ‘get back’ at NFL owners after failed Bills bid
Apparently, President-elect Donald Trump’s presidential runs are all revenge. The 78-year-old won the election earlier this month, marking the second time he got the nod to run the country in three election cycles. However, Stephen A. Smith said this is all because he did not become the owner of an NFL team roughly a decade […]