Heather Hayes
Supreme Court says Manhattan prosecutors can obtain Trump’s financial records
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Manhattan prosecutors can obtain President Trump’s financial records — and punted House Democrats’ efforts to access similar records to a lower court. Why it matters: The Manhattan ruling, a 7-2 decision, is a stinging loss for Trump, who has fought relentlessly to keep these records secret. The state of play: The public likely won’t see Trump’s tax returns any time soon, because they’ve been subpoenaed as part of a secret grand jury process in New York. And the court’s 7-2 punt of House Democrats’ subpoena means thatRead More
2020 State Fair of Texas Canceled Due to Ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic
The State Fair of Texas has canceled this year’s fair due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The fair made the announcement on their website: “With a heavy heart, we are announcing that the State Fair of Texas will not open for the 2020 season. We believe the spirit of the Lone Star state lies in every Texan’s ability to care and look out for their neighbor and it is with this in mind, we have decided to keep our guests, staff, and partners safe and healthy during these uncertain time.Read More
All alcohol consumption at Florida bars suspended, Bars closed in Texas, State Fair of Oklahoma Canceled
COVID Numbers Break New Record at Nearly 9,000; Drinking Alcohol Suspended at Bars All alcohol consumption at Florida bars suspended effective immediately Effective immediately, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation is suspending the on-premises consumption of alcohol at bars statewide. The announcement comes Friday as Florida coronavirus cases continue to climb. Florida reported nearly 9,000 new cases, which shatters the previous single-day record. The Florida agency that governs bars announced the on Twitter just minutes after the Department of Health reported the new confirmed cases. Officials said this isRead More
Ad Boycott of Facebook Keeps Growing while Trump spreads disinformation
P&G, Facebook’s top advertiser is looking into a review that could be the end for some digital advertising at this time Unilever pauses Facebook and Twitter advertising for rest of 2020 due to ‘polarized atmosphere’ in U.S. Verizon is the biggest advertiser to join the Facebook ad boycott so far As the campaign #StopHateforProfit gathers momentum on social media, an increasing number of brands appear to be heeding its call to stop advertising on Facebook next month. The initiative, led by civil rights groups, seeks to pressure Facebook into curbing hateRead More
Texas athletes call on UT-Austin to rename buildings, drop ‘The Eyes of Texas’ as school song
One week after The University of Texas football team marched to the Texas Capitol in honor of George Floyd, several UT student-athletes are calling on the University and athletics programs to address racial injustice. Football players at UT-Austin say they won’t help recruit new players/go to donor events until: Certain campus buildings renamed New students are educated on history of campus racism The Eyes of Texas is swapped out with another song, and athletes no longer required to sing The recent events across the country regarding racial injustice have broughtRead More