Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 1:00am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 7:00am
LINCOLN — The trial over Nebraska’s two medical cannabis ballot measures began Tuesday with a broad examination into notary publics, citizen-led initiatives and the different groups that have reviewed the petition signatures.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 6:00am
McKEES ROCKS, Pennsylvania -- At the freshly renovated Roxian Theatre along Chartiers Avenue in a struggling river town, Loren Stephenson said she and her fiance, Alex Ames, had been standing at the front of the line since 8 a.m. to hear billionaire Elon Musk speak at 2 p.m.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 5:00am
Longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon was released from federal prison early Tuesday and immediately resumed his full-throated support for the former president, urging Republicans to turn out in large numbers next week to defeat Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 3:00am
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man who was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for attacking the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer in their California home was given a life term without the possibility of parole on Tuesday following a separate state trial.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 3:00am
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man who was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for attacking the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer in their California home was given a life term without the possibility of parole on Tuesday following a separate state trial.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 2:00am
As I near the conclusion of my time as Chief Justice, one of the most expansive initiatives undertaken during my tenure is also nearing completion—the statewide upgrade of trial courtroom technology across Nebraska. In the fall of 2021, following the challenges we faced during the pandemic, our Supreme Court committed to ensuring that our trial courts are equipped with modern audio-visual (A/V) systems to meet the demands of the present and future.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 10/28/2024 - 5:00am
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit rapper Eminem stepped into the political arena Tuesday in his hometown, where he spoke briefly at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris ' presidential campaign before welcoming former President Barack Obama to the stage.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 10/28/2024 - 2:00am
Two Nebraska lawmakers from opposing parties found a point of agreement on Nebraska’s unique way of awarding Electoral College votes: It makes sense, in theory.