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Daily Archives: January 10, 2025

Donald Trump can still vote after sentencing, but can’t own a gun and will have to turn over DNA sample

Associated Press
Trump
January 10, 2025

There is nothing in federal law that prevents a person from becoming President, but state laws vary on whether a person with a criminal record can run for state and local offices.

Fani Willis seeks to overturn her disqualification from Donald Trump Georgia election case

Associated Press
Georgia
January 10, 2025

Even if the high court eventually rules in Willis’ favor, it seems unlikely that she will be able to prosecute Trump, who returns to the White House on Jan. 20.

South Carolina statue honoring Black hero Robert Smalls will stare down a segregationist

Associated Press
South Carolina
January 10, 2025

‘We’re sitting here making history together as Black, white, tall, short, Republican, Democrat — it’s an amazing thing.’