memeorandum: Jack Smith pushes court to disallow cameras in Trump election interference trial (Tara Suter/The Hill)

10:45 AM ET, November 4, 2023

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Tara Suter / The Hill:

Jack Smith pushes court to disallow cameras in Trump election interference trial — Special Counsel Jack Smith is pushing to disallow cameras in former President Trump's election interference trial. — In a Friday filing, Smith asked the court to deny applications by a group of media organizations …

Discussion: CBS News and NBC News

Michael Tomasky / New Republic:

It Just Got Worse—Again—for Donald Trump — Whenever I look at the latest polls and start to freak out about Donald Trump winning the presidency again, I calm myself by remembering that the guy is very likely going to be an at-least-once convicted felon by next November.

Discussion: The Messenger, CNN, New York Times, Lawyers, Guns & Money, HuffPost, Newsweek, Daily Caller News Foundation and Politico

Rebecca Beitsch / The Hill:

Appeals court pauses Trump gag order in federal election interference case — An appeals court Friday ordered an administrative stay of a gag order barring former President Trump from targeting witnesses and the prosecutors in his federal election interference case, temporarily pausing its implementation ahead of further legal battles.

Representative Ryan Zinke:

Zinke Introduces Bill to Expel Palestinians from the United States — (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke introduced the Safeguarding Americans from Extremism (SAFE) Act to prevent Palestinian terrorists from abusing the United States' legal immigration system …

Discussion: The Mahablog, One America News Network, Frontpage Mag, New Republic, Political Wire, Washington Examiner and The Messenger

HuffPost:

Republicans Introduce Bill To Expel Palestinians From The United States — Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) and a group of far-right House Republicans want to revoke visas issued to Palestinians. — LOADING — WASHINGTON — Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) introduced legislation on Thursday …

Discussion: Letters from an American

Filip Timotija / The Hill:
GOP Rep. Zinke proposes bill to ban Palestinians from entering US

Discussion: RedState

New York Times:

Lauren Boebert Wants ‘Mercy.’ Some Republicans Want an Alternative. — The “Beetlejuice” incident continues to haunt the once-unrepentant congresswoman from Colorado. The state's old guard is lining up behind a primary challenger. — At a casino bingo hall in southwestern Colorado …

Michelle Goldberg / New York Times:

When It Comes to Israel, Who Decides What You Can and Can't Say? — Last week, the Anti-Defamation League and the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law sent a letter to nearly 200 college presidents urging them to investigate campus chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine …

Discussion: New York Daily News, Los Angeles Times, Jacobin and Fox News

Jazmine Ulloa / New York Times:

Haley, Pledging to ‘Close’ the Border, Is Asked: What About Migrants Who Are Already Here? — Tough promises on immigration from Nikki Haley and her rivals for the Republican nomination face logistical and legal barriers. — On the national debate stage, in interviews and at town halls …

Washington Post:

How Speaker Mike Johnson's plans for a Christian law school unraveled — Johnson vouched for the school — and agreed to serve as its dean — without seeing a key feasibility study, he would ultimately admit — In February 2012, Mike Johnson sent an aide on an urgent mission at the college …

CNN:
Santos to run for reelection even if expelled and downplays past lies

Discussion: Insider, Politico, HuffPost, New York Daily News and Political Wire

Brandy Zadrozny / NBC News:

RFK Jr. comes ‘home’ to his anti-vaccine group, commits to ‘a break’ for U.S. infectious disease research — He has suggested without evidence that researchers and pharmaceutical companies are driven by profit to neglect chronic conditions. — At an anti-vaccine conference in Georgia on Friday …

Discussion: The Gateway Pundit

Sarah Polus / The Hill:

Jan. 6 rioter accused of ripping officer's gas mask sentenced to 7 years in prison — A Texas man accused of forcefully removing a Capitol Police officer's gas mask during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on the Capitol, was sentenced to 7 years in prison on Friday. — Steven Cappuccio …

Discussion: US Department of Justice, NBC News, UPI, Political Wire and ABC News

Rebecca Beitsch / The Hill:

Mark Meadows sued by book publisher over false election claims — The publisher of Mark Meadow's book is suing the former White House chief of staff, arguing in court filings Friday morning that he violated an agreement with All Seasons Press by including false statements …

Discussion: Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, Insider, Washington Examiner, The Messenger and Political Wire

Sam Levine / The Guardian:

Virginia white voters' mail-in ballots face fewer challenges, Democrats say — Ballots from voters of color are being flagged for rejection at much higher rates ahead of election day this month, party analysis says — The fight for democracy is supported by

Discussion: Denver Post and WKBN-TV