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It's Now 'Logistically Impossible' For Trump To Serve Any Prison Time, Expert Says It's Now 'Logistically Impossible' For Trump To Serve Any Prison Time, Expert Says
It's Now 'Logistically Impossible' For Trump To Serve Any Prison Time, Expert Says Critics hoping to see former President Donald Trump in a jail cell can kiss that fantasy goodbye following his second White House win. The 78-year-old Trump will almost certainly see his myriad legal troubles vanish now that he’s been declared the winner of the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris, said Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor. Trump is currently facing federal charges in Washington, DC, for alleged fraud in the 2020 election, as well as election fraud charges in the state of Georgia. Special Counsel Jack Smith has also appealed a federal judge’s ruling dism…

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by Michael Mashburn & Joe Lombardi
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Election 2024: NY's Controversial Anti-Discrimination Amendment Decided By Voters Election 2024: NY's Controversial Anti-Discrimination Amendment Decided By Voters
Election 2024: NY's Controversial Anti-Discrimination Amendment Decided By Voters New York voters have made their voices heard on a controversial constitutional amendment aimed at expanding anti-discrimination protections. Proposal 1, dubbed the “Equal Rights Amendment,” was approved by voters. The "yes" votes were leading 62 to 28 percent with 34-percent of the vote counted as of 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, according to the state Board of Elections. It would amend the New York State Constitution to protect against unequal treatment based on the following: Ethnicity, national origin, age or disability Sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression Pregnanc…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Election 2024: Here’s Final Look At Long Island Congressional Races Election 2024: Here’s Final Look At Long Island Congressional Races
Election 2024: Here’s Final Look At Long Island Congressional Races These competitive races on Long Island could determine which party controls the US House next year. Below are the four congressional races that will be decided by Nassau and Suffolk county voters this Election Day. US House Office of Photography // Wikimedia Commons user Meenween 1st District: Nick LaLota vs. John Avlon Incumbent Republican Rep. Nick LaLota is hoping to defend his 1st District seat from Democratic challenger John Avlon. The district includes the eastern two-thirds of Suffolk County. The 46-year-old LaLota is a US Navy veteran who received a law degree from Hofstra …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Election 2024: Here’s Closer Look At NY’s ‘Equal Rights Amendment' Prop 1 Election 2024: Here’s Closer Look At NY’s ‘Equal Rights Amendment' Prop 1
Election 2024: Here’s Closer Look At NY’s ‘Equal Rights Amendment' Prop 1 New York voters will decide on a whole lot more than just the next president and vice president this Election Day. Earlier Report: Here's When Early Voting Starts In NY, How To Find Polling Places Among the statewide issues being decided is Proposal 1, known as the “Equal Rights Amendment.” If approved, it would amend the New York State Constitution to protect against unequal treatment based on the following: Ethnicity, national origin, age or disability Sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression Pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes Reproductive healthcare and auton…

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by Michael Mashburn