Tag: Civil

N.Y. appeals court reduces Trump’s bond in his civil fraud case to $175 million, a victory for the former president

A state appeals court ruled that Donald Trump and his co-defendants in the New York civil fraud case have 10 days to post a $175 million bond, down from the $464 million judgment that was originally due Monday. The 11th-hour ruling from a panel of state Appellate Division judges is a major victory and relief… Continue reading N.Y. appeals court reduces Trump’s bond in his civil fraud case to $175 million, a victory for the former president

Ron DeSantis Uses Violent Metaphor To Describe Plan To Shake Up Civil Service

While campaigning in New Hampshire earlier this week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) used a violent metaphor to describe his plans to transform the federal bureaucracy. Emphasizing his commitment to firing federal bureaucrats, the presidential candidate vowed to “start slitting throats on Day One,” according to a New Hampshire Public Radio report on his remarks… Continue reading Ron DeSantis Uses Violent Metaphor To Describe Plan To Shake Up Civil Service

Israel is heading toward civil war, judicial changes ‘necessary’

Demonstrators, Israeli opposition parties and close allies have said they fear the new legislation is merely the first step on a slippery slope away from democracy in Israel.  In an interview with CNN in early July,  Biden criticized the presence of far-right politicians in Netanyahu’s Cabinet, calling them some of “the most extremist members” he… Continue reading Israel is heading toward civil war, judicial changes ‘necessary’

Spain identifies 212 German, Austrian and Dutch fighters who went missing during Spanish Civil War

Spanish government researchers said Sunday they had identified 357 foreign fighters who went missing during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), the conflict that foreshadowed World War II. Researchers confirmed the names of 212 fighters from Germany, Austria and the Netherlands, according to a statement from the government Sunday. Some 102 are of German origin, 70… Continue reading Spain identifies 212 German, Austrian and Dutch fighters who went missing during Spanish Civil War