The US Supreme Court has refused to halt Donald Trump’s upcoming sentencing in New York for felony charges related to hush money paid to Stormy Daniels. The decision came in response to a lawsuit from Missouri, arguing that the case violated voters’ right to hear from Trump as he runs for president. Despite the sentencing set for September 18, Trump is still the Republican party nominee for the upcoming election in November, facing Kamala Harris for the Democrats.
The court’s decision comes amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, with an attack on a military base in Iraq leaving several US personnel injured. The attack is suspected to be linked to Iranian-backed militias and comes after recent strikes on senior members of Hezbollah and Hamas. In light of this, President Biden has been briefed on the threats posed by Iran and its proxies as fears of further escalation grow.
Meanwhile, the political landscape in the US continues to heat up as the veepstakes buzz around Kamala Harris’s potential running mate announcement. Rumors suggest Harris has narrowed her choices to two governors, with an official announcement expected soon. In Arizona, Trump’s campaign attorney Jenna Ellis has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in a fake electors case, highlighting the ongoing legal battles surrounding the 2020 election.
The White House has also renewed calls for ethics reform at the Supreme Court following revelations of free travel provided to Justice Clarence Thomas by a conservative billionaire. President Biden has emphasized the need for common-sense reforms to address the ethical crisis within the Court.
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