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  2m ago Lawyer for TikTok creators begins argument Jeffrey Fisher, co-director of the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic at Stanford Law, is now arguing for the eight creators challenging the ban.”Under the First Amendment, mere ideas do not constitute a national security threat. Restricting speech because it might sow doubt about our leaders or underimine our democracy are kinds of things our enemies do. It is not what we do in this country,” he said before taking questions. By Stefan Becket https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/tiktok-ban-supreme-court-arguments/#post-update-1b8e9f20   13m ago What happens if the Supreme Court doesn’t act? “We go dark,” TikTok lawyer says Kavanaugh…

The Justice Department is pushing to overturn a three-day delay on releasing special counsel Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 report after an appeals court denied a bid from President-elect Trump to block… This article was originally published by a thehill.com . Read the Original article here. .

Criminal attorney breaks down Trump’s upcoming sentencing – CBS New York Watch CBS News President-Elect Donald Trump is being sentenced today in his hush-money case. Civil and criminal attorney, Donte Mills, breaks down what some of restrictions or consequences that Trump could possibly face. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On This article was originally published by a www.cbsnews.com . Read the Original article here. .

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments Friday morning over whether the social media platform TikTok should be required to divest from its Chinese-owned parent company or be banned in the U.S., in a highly watched case that pits concerns over national security against free speech protections. Justices both conservative and liberal appear skeptical of the social media app’s arguments.Unless justices intervene, or TikTok’s owners agree to sell, the app will be barred from operating in the U.S. by Jan. 19.Oral arguments center on the level of First Amendment protections that should be granted to TikTok and its foreign owner, ByteDance.Noel…

Criminal defense attorney breaks down Trump’s likely “unconditional discharge” sentencing – CBS New York Watch CBS News President-Elect Donald Trump is being sentenced today in his hush-money case. Trump is likely to get an “unconditional discharge.” Criminal defense attorney, Eric Faddis, breaks down just what that means. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On This article was originally published by a www.cbsnews.com . Read the Original article here. .

At least 10 people have been killed in the wildfires still surging across the Los Angeles area.Victor Shaw, 66, was the first of the fatalities to be named, after he died in the Eaton fire raging to the north-east of LA while attempting to extinguish flames at his home of 55 years in Altadena.His younger sister Shari Shaw reportedly tried to get him to evacuate as the Eaton fire spread through their neighborhood, but she was forced to leave him behind when he refused to come with her. She fled just as the blaze engulfed their home.“When I went back…

Washington DC: Donald Trump today became the first felon in the White House after a US court upheld his conviction in a hush money case. He has been sentenced to an ‘unconditional discharge’ for covering up unaccounted payments to a porn star.This means that the President-elect has been found guilty of his charges, but will not face any jail time or penalty because he has been elected President of the United States and will take oath to the country’s highest office on January 20 – a post that brings with itself an immunity of being above the law while in…

Topline Justices on the Supreme Court signaled Friday they may uphold the federal law banning TikTok unless it divests itself from ByteDance, expressing skepticism of TikTok’s opposition to the law during oral arguments, increasing the likelihood the popular video app could be banned Jan. 19 unless TikTok starts separating from its Chinese-owned parent company. Tiffany Cianci, who says she is a “long form educational content creator,” livestreams to TikTok … [+] outside the Supreme Court on Jan. 10.Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Key Facts The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Friday over whether the federal law—which requires…

OHIO — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said it has plans to dedicate 179.9 acres of land in Ross County as a new state nature preserve. What You Need To Know The rock formations that are part of the land will help protect a handful of endangered bat species The land also includes the state-endangered Curtiss’ milkwort Funding from ODOT and donations helped ODNR acquire the land The recently acquired land features a rock shelter, geologic formations, rare plants and endangered bats. “We are excited to offer permanent protection for this excellent assortment of habitats and land features found…