Friday, March 29th, 2024

Today’s Headlines: The International Court of Justice orders Israel to ensure unhindered humanitarian aid access to Gaza, as the UN warns of impending famine, despite Israeli officials denying any restrictions. Meanwhile, in Georgia, the vice chairman of the Republican Party, Brian Pritchard, is found to have illegally voted nine times and is penalized with a $5000 fine. In South Carolina, a federal court mandates the use of an unconstitutional and discriminatory electoral map for upcoming congressional elections due to time constraints, affecting the 1st district currently held by Representative Nancy Mace. Donald Trump's legal battle in Atlanta revolves around arguing for dismissal of his election interference case, as new reports reveal over $100 million diverted from campaign funds to cover legal fees since leaving office. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee rolls back police reform legislation in Memphis, while the US Office of Management and Budget announces updated racial and ethnic categorization methods for federal forms. Finally, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is sentenced to 25 years in prison for securities fraud conspiracy, with concerns raised about his potential future actions.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

Axios: International court orders Israel to do more to prevent famine in Gaza

WA Post: GOP official who claimed 2020 election was stolen voted illegally 9 times, judge rules 

AP News: South Carolina to hold 2024 congressional elections with map previously ruled unconstitutional

The Guardian: Trump cases: lawyer argues to dismiss Georgia election subversion case; progressive groups call for ‘fair’ hush money trial

NY Times: How Trump Moved Money to Pay $100 Million in Legal Bills

WPLN News: Tennessee rolls back police reform passed after the death of Tyre Nichols 

AP News: US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years

CNBC: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for crypto fraud, pay $11 billion in forfeiture

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