Donald Trump is off the presidential primary ballot in two of the US states—Maine and Colorado, due to the role he played in the unfolding of the&nbsp;Capitol riots, which has been etched in American history as a 'dark day'. However, a new poll found that a majority of Americans, mainly Republicans, remain sympathetic to Trump and his supporters who on January 6, 2021, stormed the Capitol Hill.&nbsp;

They are also slightly less likely to view President Joe Biden's election win as legitimate, it emerged according to a poll.

<h2>Public's 'not guilty' verdict for Trump</h2>

Even as Trump faces multiple bans over the Capitol riot, a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll has found that Republicans in the US are more sympathetic to his supporters who stormed the government office.

The poll found that Republicans are now less likely to believe that Jan 6 rioters were "mostly violent."

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Furthermore, they are also less likely to believe Trump bears responsibility for the attack. As per a Washington Post report, respondents during follow-up interviews revealed that they now believe that the "riot was instigated by law enforcement to suppress political dissent."

This, as per the report, is a "baseless conspiracy theory" that Trump himself has made mention of in his speeches. Furthermore, it has also been promoted by right-wing media.

However, Democrats still, for a large part, continue to believe that the Riot was "a violent threat to democracy for which Trump bears responsibility."

Only 55 per cent of the poll participants said that the Jan 6 riot threatened democracy, others, most of them Republicans, disagree.

More than 7 in 10 Republicans said it was "time to move on".

<h2>Joe's win illegitimate, feel poll respondents</h2>

Even after audits in more than one state and nationally televised congressional hearings that confirmed that there was no evidence of fraud in the 2020 elections Trump lost, an increasing number of Americans question the legitimacy of Biden's win.

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As per the Washington Post and UMD poll, more than one-third of Americans do not accept Biden's victory as legitimate. Only 62 per cent said that the current US president was legitimately elected. This is down from 69 per cent who in another Washington Post-University of Maryland poll from 2021 said the win was legit.&nbsp;

The recent poll conducted from December 14 to 18 found that older Americans were "slightly more" likely to accept the win as legitimate, compared to the younger generation.

Furthermore, seven&nbsp;in 10 Americans predict that if Trump were to once again lose in 2024, he would not concede and accept the results.

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Donald Trump is off the presidential primary ballot in two of the US states—Maine and Colorado, due to the role he played in the unfolding of the Capitol riots, which has been etched in American history as a 'dark day'.

Donald Trump is off the presidential primary ballot in two of the US states—Maine and Colorado, due to the role he played in the unfolding of the Capitol riots, which has been etched in American history as a 'dark day'. However, a new poll found that a majority of Americans, mainly Republicans, remain sympathetic to Trump and his supporters who on January 6, 2021, stormed the Capitol Hill. They are also slightly less likely to view President Joe Biden's election win as legitimate, it emerged according to a poll. Public's 'not guilty' verdict for Trump Even as Trump faces multiple bans over the Capitol riot, a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll has found that Republicans in the US are more sympathetic to his supporters who stormed the government office. The poll found that Republicans are now less likely to believe that Jan 6 rioters were "mostly violent." Also read | Donald Trump appeals Maine's 'biased' decision maker's presidential primary ballot ban Furthermore, they are also less likely to believe Trump bears responsibility for the attack. As per a Washington Post report, respondents during follow-up interviews revealed that they now believe that the "riot was instigated by law enforcement to suppress political dissent." This, as per the report, is a "baseless conspiracy theory" that Trump himself has made mention of in his speeches. Furthermore, it has also been promoted by right-wing media. However, Democrats still, for a large part, continue to believe that the Riot was "a violent threat to democracy for which Trump bears responsibility." Only 55 per cent of the poll participants said that the Jan 6 riot threatened democracy, others, most of them Republicans, disagree. More than 7 in 10 Republicans said it was "time to move on". Joe's win illegitimate, feel poll respondents Even after audits in more than one state and nationally televised congressional hearings that confirmed that there was no evidence of fraud in the 2020 elections Trump lost, an increasing number of Americans question the legitimacy of Biden's win. Also read | Days after Trump verdict, gunman breaks into Colorado Supreme Court building As per the Washington Post and UMD poll, more than one-third of Americans do not accept Biden's victory as legitimate. Only 62 per cent said that the current US president was legitimately elected. This is down from 69 per cent who in another Washington Post-University of Maryland poll from 2021 said the win was legit. The recent poll conducted from December 14 to 18 found that older Americans were "slightly more" likely to accept the win as legitimate, compared to the younger generation. Furthermore, seven in 10 Americans predict that if Trump were to once again lose in 2024, he would not concede and accept the results. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump's support remains resilient, while one in three Americans now question Biden's 2020 win: Poll

As the countdown begins for the US Presidential race, trouble is mounting for Donald Trump. Maine's top official had removed Trump from 2024 primary ballot. Trump calls election official a 'biased decision maker.'

US: Former President Trump challenges Maine election disqualification

A gunman broke into the Colorado Supreme Court building in the US on Tuesday (Jan 2), firing a pistol multiple times and starting a fire in a stairwell. The&nbsp;suspect&nbsp;has been identified as Brandon Olsen, 44, who was arrested a few hours later.&nbsp;

The incident transpired around 1:15 am according to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP). Olsen fled the scene of a car crash near the&nbsp;Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center and later shot through a window before entering the building.&nbsp;

Once inside, he forcefully retrieved the keys to other floors from an unarmed security guard. Police said Olsen pointed the pistol at the guard, took the keys and made his way to the seventh floor where he open-fired several shots.&nbsp;

The man was arrested around 3 am on charges of robbery, burglary and arson. The fire started by him&nbsp;in a stairwell was later extinguished by the Denver Fire Department.&nbsp;

After the fire, sprinklers on the seventh floor went off which left standing water in the building. Burnt documents were recovered and bullet damages were reported on the same floor as well, the police said in its report.&nbsp;

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<h2>Colorado justices&nbsp;and Trump</h2>

The incident comes in the backdrop of Colorado's justices receiving threats from the public ever since they barred former president Donald Trump from the presidential campaign.

The Colorado court last month, in a 4-3 ruling, used a rare&nbsp;constitutional provision that bars those from office who&nbsp;“engage&nbsp;in insurrection”.

Trump has been repeatedly accused of fanning the insurrection attempts in the aftermath of 2020 presidential election results.&nbsp;The Colorado Republican Party last week appealed the state&nbsp;Supreme Court's decision.&nbsp;

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Contrary to earlier reports, the authorities cleared that Tuesday's incident appears unrelated to the Trump case.&nbsp;

“The CSP and DPD are treating this incident seriously, but at this time, it is believed that this is not associated with previous threats to the Colorado Supreme Court Justices,” the CSP said in a statement, referring to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Denver Police Department.

(With inputs from agencies)

A gunman broke into the Colorado Supreme Court building in the US on Tuesday (Jan 2), firing a pistol multiple times and starting a fire in a stairwell. The suspect has been identified as Brandon Olsen, 44, who was arrested a few hours later.

A gunman broke into the Colorado Supreme Court building in the US on Tuesday (Jan 2), firing a pistol multiple times and starting a fire in a stairwell. The suspect has been identified as Brandon Olsen, 44, who was arrested a few hours later. The incident transpired around 1:15 am according to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP). Olsen fled the scene of a car crash near the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center and later shot through a window before entering the building. Once inside, he forcefully retrieved the keys to other floors from an unarmed security guard. Police said Olsen pointed the pistol at the guard, took the keys and made his way to the seventh floor where he open-fired several shots. The man was arrested around 3 am on charges of robbery, burglary and arson. The fire started by him in a stairwell was later extinguished by the Denver Fire Department. After the fire, sprinklers on the seventh floor went off which left standing water in the building. Burnt documents were recovered and bullet damages were reported on the same floor as well, the police said in its report. Watch | US News: Donald Trump barred from Colorado ballot | World News × Colorado justices and Trump The incident comes in the backdrop of Colorado's justices receiving threats from the public ever since they barred former president Donald Trump from the presidential campaign. The Colorado court last month, in a 4-3 ruling, used a rare constitutional provision that bars those from office who “engage in insurrection”. Trump has been repeatedly accused of fanning the insurrection attempts in the aftermath of 2020 presidential election results. The Colorado Republican Party last week appealed the state Supreme Court's decision. Also read | Colorado Republicans seek intervention by US Supreme Court in Donald Trump's 2024 ballot disqualification Contrary to earlier reports, the authorities cleared that Tuesday's incident appears unrelated to the Trump case. “The CSP and DPD are treating this incident seriously, but at this time, it is believed that this is not associated with previous threats to the Colorado Supreme Court Justices,” the CSP said in a statement, referring to the Denver Police Department. (With inputs from agencies)

Days after Trump verdict, gunman breaks into Colorado Supreme Court building

Former US president Donald Trump on Tuesday filed an appeal against a ruling that would keep him off the presidential primary ballot in Maine.

Calling Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows a "biased decision maker", Trump's attorneys asked the Maine Superior Court to toss out the ruling. They alleged that the top election official, a Democrat, "acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner."

<h2>Two strikes against Trump</h2>

Last week, Maine became the second US state to bar Trump from appearing on the presidential primary ballot over his role in the January 6, 2021, assault on the US Capitol by his supporters.

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Bellows in her decision said that the January 6 Capitol attack "occurred at the behest of, and with the knowledge and support of, the outgoing president."

"The US Constitution does not tolerate an assault on the foundations of our government and (the Maine law) requires me to act in response," she added, as quoted by AFP.

"Given the compressed timeframe, the novel constitutional questions involved, the importance of this case, and impending ballot preparation deadlines, I will suspend the effect of my decision until the Superior Court rules on any appeal, or the time to appeal …has expired," wrote Bellows&nbsp;in her decision.

Before Maine, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is ineligible to appear on the presidential primary ballot. The western state had invoked the 14th Amendment's "insurrection clause" which the state's supreme court said was violated by Trump.

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Section Three of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution bars anyone from holding public office if they engaged in "insurrection or rebellion" after once pledging to support and defend the Constitution.

Similar 14th Amendment challenges questioning Trump's eligibility have also been filed in other US states. Recently, California, Minnesota, and Michigan ruled that Trump should stay on the ballot in the states.

The Republican Party has already filed an&nbsp;appeal against&nbsp;the Colorado Supreme Court ruling in the US Supreme Court.&nbsp;Trump himself also plans to file an appeal with the nation's highest court.&nbsp;The Maine ruling is also expected to eventually make its way to the top court.

<h2>Americans favour Trump, finds poll</h2>

Even as Trump faces multiple bans over the Capitol riot, a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll has found that Republicans in the US are more sympathetic to his supporters who stormed the government office.

The poll found that Republicans are now less likely to believe that Jan 6 rioters were "mostly violent."

Furthermore, they are also less likely to believe Trump bears responsibility for the attack. They are also slightly less likely to view President Joe Biden's election win as legitimate — more than one-third or 36 per cent of Americans, do not accept his victory as legitimate.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former US president Donald Trump on Tuesday filed an appeal against a ruling that would keep him off the presidential primary ballot in Maine. Calling Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows a "biased decision maker", Trump's attorneys asked the Maine Superior Court to toss out the ruling.

Former US president Donald Trump on Tuesday filed an appeal against a ruling that would keep him off the presidential primary ballot in Maine. Calling Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows a "biased decision maker", Trump's attorneys asked the Maine Superior Court to toss out the ruling. They alleged that the top election official, a Democrat, "acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner." Two strikes against Trump Last week, Maine became the second US state to bar Trump from appearing on the presidential primary ballot over his role in the January 6, 2021, assault on the US Capitol by his supporters. Also read | Trump ‘a weak and feeble man’ who could ‘end American democracy as we know it,’ warn his former staffers Bellows in her decision said that the January 6 Capitol attack "occurred at the behest of, and with the knowledge and support of, the outgoing president." "The US Constitution does not tolerate an assault on the foundations of our government and (the Maine law) requires me to act in response," she added, as quoted by AFP. "Given the compressed timeframe, the novel constitutional questions involved, the importance of this case, and impending ballot preparation deadlines, I will suspend the effect of my decision until the Superior Court rules on any appeal, or the time to appeal …has expired," wrote Bellows in her decision. Before Maine, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is ineligible to appear on the presidential primary ballot. The western state had invoked the 14th Amendment's "insurrection clause" which the state's supreme court said was violated by Trump. Also read | California decides to keep Donald Trump on GOP presidential primary ballot Section Three of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution bars anyone from holding public office if they engaged in "insurrection or rebellion" after once pledging to support and defend the Constitution. Similar 14th Amendment challenges questioning Trump's eligibility have also been filed in other US states. Recently, California, Minnesota, and Michigan ruled that Trump should stay on the ballot in the states. The Republican Party has already filed an appeal against the Colorado Supreme Court ruling in the US Supreme Court. Trump himself also plans to file an appeal with the nation's highest court. The Maine ruling is also expected to eventually make its way to the top court. Americans favour Trump, finds poll Even as Trump faces multiple bans over the Capitol riot, a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll has found that Republicans in the US are more sympathetic to his supporters who stormed the government office. The poll found that Republicans are now less likely to believe that Jan 6 rioters were "mostly violent." Furthermore, they are also less likely to believe Trump bears responsibility for the attack. They are also slightly less likely to view President Joe Biden's election win as legitimate — more than one-third or 36 per cent of Americans, do not accept his victory as legitimate. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump appeals Maine's 'biased' decision maker's presidential primary ballot ban

In Ukraine, the threat of Russian missiles has led to air alerts being raised.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the death toll from a severe earthquake that struck central Japan on January 1 (New Year's Day) has risen to at least 30. As&nbsp;the&nbsp;scale of destruction caused by the earthquake continues to emerge, the toll may increase further.

In other news, Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai has pleaded not guilty in the national security law trial that may see him jailed for life.

Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-eight-as-country-lifts-all-tsunami-warnings-675703">Japan earthquake death toll rises to 30&nbsp;as a total of 155 tremors rattle country</a>

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At least 30 people were killed in a severe earthquake that struck central Japan on January 1 (New Year's Day), said the authorities on Tuesday (January 2). The earthquake triggered tsunami waves over a metre high and sparked a major fire which wreaked destruction overnight and damaged homes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai-pleads-not-guilty-to-charges-of-conspiracy-in-national-security-trial-675735">Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to charges of conspiracy in national security trial</a>

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Hong Kong's pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai, on Tuesday (Jan 2nd) pleaded not guilty to all charges against him in a high-profile national security trial.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-of-thousands-of-indian-nationals-to-be-affected-as-uk-bans-dependents-of-foreign-students-675723">Hundreds of thousands of Indian nationals to be affected as UK bans dependents of foreign students</a>

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As restrictions on visa routes came into force on Monday (Jan 1st), the United Kingdom has banned the "unreasonable practice" of overseas students bringing their families to the nation. The decision is set to affect hundreds of thousands of Indian nationals who represent the largest international student group in the UK.

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In Ukraine, the threat of Russian missiles has led to air alerts being raised. Meanwhile, the death toll from a severe earthquake that struck central Japan on January 1 (New Year's Day) has risen to at least 30.

In Ukraine, the threat of Russian missiles has led to air alerts being raised. Meanwhile, the death toll from a severe earthquake that struck central Japan on January 1 (New Year's Day) has risen to at least 30. As the scale of destruction caused by the earthquake continues to emerge, the toll may increase further. In other news, Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai has pleaded not guilty in the national security law trial that may see him jailed for life. Click on the headlines to read more Ukraine raises air alerts over threat of Russian missile strikes Air alerts were raised by Ukraine's military on Tuesday (Jan 2) as they warned about a threat of Russian missile strikes. Japan earthquake death toll rises to 30 as a total of 155 tremors rattle country At least 30 people were killed in a severe earthquake that struck central Japan on January 1 (New Year's Day), said the authorities on Tuesday (January 2). The earthquake triggered tsunami waves over a metre high and sparked a major fire which wreaked destruction overnight and damaged homes. Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to charges of conspiracy in national security trial Hong Kong's pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai, on Tuesday (Jan 2nd) pleaded not guilty to all charges against him in a high-profile national security trial. Hundreds of thousands of Indian nationals to be affected as UK bans dependents of foreign students As restrictions on visa routes came into force on Monday (Jan 1st), the United Kingdom has banned the "unreasonable practice" of overseas students bringing their families to the nation. The decision is set to affect hundreds of thousands of Indian nationals who represent the largest international student group in the UK. Watch | Bangladesh convicts Nobel laureate of violating labour laws ×

Morning news brief: Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty, Japan earthquake toll rises, and more

Donald Trump has escaped being removed from the presidential primary ballot of yet another state. Despite requests for his removal, California's Secretary of State, Dr Shirley Weber, has declined to remove the 2024 Presidential hopeful.

On Thursday (Dec 28), Weber's office released a list of certified candidates, which included Trump's name. However, the California Secretary of State has yet to comment on her decision to include Donald Trump in the state ballot.

<h2>A narrow save</h2>

California's decision comes just hours after Maine disqualified the Republican leader from the primary ballot. Before that, Colorado had barred Trump from the ballet, which the Republicans are appealing in the US Supreme Court.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maine-deals-2nd-blow-to-trump-disqualifies-him-from-presidential-state-ballot-after-similar-move-by-colorado-674502">Maine deals second blow to Trump, disqualifies him from primary ballot after similar move by Colorado</a>

According to CBS News, Webber's decision comes despite an open letter by the state's Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, who asked her to explore "every legal option" to remove Trump from the state's 2024 presidential primary ballot.

In response to last week's letter, Webber only said that her decision would be guided by her office's "commitment to and respect for the rule of law."

"Removing a candidate from the ballot under Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment is not something my office takes lightly and is not as simple as the requirement that a person be at least 35 years old to be president," she added.

After the two strikes, California's decision comes as a relief for Trump. &nbsp;

<h2>Colorado and Maine's reasoning</h2>

The two states took this step over the ex-president's alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. On that 'dark day,' a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Washington Capitol building in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, where Joe Biden had defeated the Republican leader.&nbsp;

Announcing its decision, Colorado had invoked the "insurrection clause" which the state's supreme court said was violated by Trump. Following the lead, Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on Thursday said: "The US Constitution does not tolerate an assault on the foundations of our government, and Section 336 requires me to act in response."

"Given the compressed timeframe, the novel constitutional questions involved, the importance of this case, and impending ballot preparation deadlines, I will suspend the effect of my decision until the Superior Court rules on any appeal, or the time to appeal …has expired," wrote Bellows, a Democrat, in her decision.

(With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump has escaped being removed from the presidential primary ballot of yet another state. Despite requests for his removal, California's Secretary of State, Dr Shirley Weber, has declined to remove the 2024 Presidential hopeful.

Donald Trump has escaped being removed from the presidential primary ballot of yet another state. Despite requests for his removal, California's Secretary of State, Dr Shirley Weber, has declined to remove the 2024 Presidential hopeful. On Thursday (Dec 28), Weber's office released a list of certified candidates, which included Trump's name. However, the California Secretary of State has yet to comment on her decision to include Donald Trump in the state ballot. A narrow save California's decision comes just hours after Maine disqualified the Republican leader from the primary ballot. Before that, Colorado had barred Trump from the ballet, which the Republicans are appealing in the US Supreme Court. Also read | Maine deals second blow to Trump, disqualifies him from primary ballot after similar move by Colorado According to CBS News, Webber's decision comes despite an open letter by the state's Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, who asked her to explore "every legal option" to remove Trump from the state's 2024 presidential primary ballot. In response to last week's letter, Webber only said that her decision would be guided by her office's "commitment to and respect for the rule of law." "Removing a candidate from the ballot under Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment is not something my office takes lightly and is not as simple as the requirement that a person be at least 35 years old to be president," she added. After the two strikes, California's decision comes as a relief for Trump. Colorado and Maine's reasoning The two states took this step over the ex-president's alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. On that 'dark day,' a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Washington Capitol building in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, where Joe Biden had defeated the Republican leader. Announcing its decision, Colorado had invoked the "insurrection clause" which the state's supreme court said was violated by Trump. Following the lead, Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on Thursday said: "The US Constitution does not tolerate an assault on the foundations of our government, and Section 336 requires me to act in response." "Given the compressed timeframe, the novel constitutional questions involved, the importance of this case, and impending ballot preparation deadlines, I will suspend the effect of my decision until the Superior Court rules on any appeal, or the time to appeal …has expired," wrote Bellows, a Democrat, in her decision. (With inputs from agencies)

California decides to keep Donald Trump on GOP presidential primary ballot

During a campaign stop in Iowa, Ron DeSantis made it very plain that if Donald Trump were to win the presidency, he would pardon him. When reporters asked DeSantis on Friday if he would grant the former president a pardon and a get-out-of-jail card, the congressman said he had "already said" he would "long ago." When pressed once more, he angrily declared, "I've said that months ago."

Ron DeSantis vows to pardon Donald Trump if elected

There seems to be no respite for Donald Trump's and his legal troubles as American prosecutors have now urged a federal appeals court to reject Trump's claim to presidential immunity. The former president faces criminal charges of attempting to subvert the 2020 election results.

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The Israel-Hamas war is close to its three-month mark. Thousands have lost their lives in the brutal conflict, among them a&nbsp;70-year-old US-Israeli woman. Sharing the news of&nbsp;Judith Weinstein Haggai's death,&nbsp;US President Joe Biden said that he was utterly "devastated" and that Washington will "not stop working" with its ally Israel to bring the remaining hostages home.

Meanwhile, after Colorado, the US state of Maine has disqualified Presidential hopeful Donald Trump from its primary ballot ahead of the US presidential election.

In other news, Elon Musk's X failed to block a content moderation law in California, which makes it mandatory for social media platform to disclose how they moderate content.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/devastated-says-biden-as-70-year-old-american-hostage-confirmed-dead-674514">'Devastated', says Biden as 70-year-old American hostage confirmed dead</a>

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In another blow to former US President Donald Trump, the state of Maine has barred him from the ballot in the upcoming US presidential primary election, Reuters reported.

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<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/29/402304-new-wion-80.jpg?imwidth=3840" />Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a call with Pope Francis on Thursday discussed Ukraine's peace formula.&nbsp;Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the leader of the war-torn nation said that he and the head of the Catholic Church discussed "joint work" to put into action Ukraine's peace plan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musks-x-fails-in-its-bid-to-block-californias-content-moderation-law-674519">Elon Musk's X fails in its bid to block California's content moderation law</a>

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Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday failed in its bid to block a California state law that makes it mandatory for social media companies to publicly disclose how they moderate content on their platforms.

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The Israel-Hamas war is close to its three-month mark. Thousands have lost their lives in the brutal conflict, among them a 70-year-old US-Israeli woman. Sharing the news of Judith Weinstein Haggai's death, US President Joe Biden said that he was utterly "devastated" and that Washington will "not stop working" with its ally Israel to bring the remaining hostages home.

The Israel-Hamas war is close to its three-month mark. Thousands have lost their lives in the brutal conflict, among them a 70-year-old US-Israeli woman. Sharing the news of Judith Weinstein Haggai's death, US President Joe Biden said that he was utterly "devastated" and that Washington will "not stop working" with its ally Israel to bring the remaining hostages home. Meanwhile, after Colorado, the US state of Maine has disqualified Presidential hopeful Donald Trump from its primary ballot ahead of the US presidential election. In other news, Elon Musk's X failed to block a content moderation law in California, which makes it mandatory for social media platform to disclose how they moderate content. Click on the headlines to read more 'Devastated', says Biden as 70-year-old American hostage confirmed dead Judith Weinstein Haggai, a 70-year-old US-Israeli believed to be the oldest woman held captive by Hamas, was killed by the Palestinian militant group when it launched unprecedented attacks against Israel, said United States President Joe Biden on Thursday (Dec 28). Maine deals 2nd blow to Trump, disqualifies him from primary ballot after similar move by Colorado In another blow to former US President Donald Trump, the state of Maine has barred him from the ballot in the upcoming US presidential primary election, Reuters reported. Volodymyr Zelensky and Pope discuss Ukraine's Peace Plan Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a call with Pope Francis on Thursday discussed Ukraine's peace formula. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the leader of the war-torn nation said that he and the head of the Catholic Church discussed "joint work" to put into action Ukraine's peace plan. Elon Musk's X fails in its bid to block California's content moderation law Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday failed in its bid to block a California state law that makes it mandatory for social media companies to publicly disclose how they moderate content on their platforms. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: UN deplores 'rapid deterioration' of rights in West Bank

Morning news brief: Trump disqualified in Maine; death of Israeli-American woman, and more

Maine’s top election official disqualifies Donald Trump from the state ballot in next year's u.S. Presidential primary election. Shenna bellows cites the 14th amendment's 'insurrection' clause for Trump's role in the january 6, 2021 attack on capitol hill.

Donald Trump blocked from Maine Presidential Ballot

Maine’s top election official disqualifies Donald Trump from the state ballot in next year's US Presidential primary election. Shenna bellows cites the 14th amendment's 'insurrection' clause for Trump's role in the january 6, 2021 attack on capitol hill.

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As the countdown begins for the US Presidential race, trouble is mounting for Donald Trump. After many legal battles, Trump is now ineligible to appear on Maine's 2024 primary ballot.

Maine's top election official removes Donald Trump from primary ballot

In another blow to former US President Donald Trump, the state of Maine has barred him from the ballot in the upcoming US presidential primary election, Reuters reported.

This decision comes after a similar move by Colorado which disqualified Trump citing his alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, a dark and unprecedented chapter in American history when a violent mob of Trump&nbsp;supporters stormed the Capitol building in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.&nbsp;

Democrat and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows asserted that Trump, the leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination, played a role in inciting insurrection by spreading baseless claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election.

In a comprehensive 34-page ruling, Bellows stated,&nbsp;"The US Constitution does not tolerate an assault on the foundations of our government."&nbsp;

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However, Trump's campaign reportedly said that they would appeal in Maine courts against Bellows' ruling, which she temporarily suspended pending the court's judgment. Trump's campaign denounced&nbsp;Bellows' decision as "atrocious".

While defending Trump, his lawyers argued that his statements on the day of the Capitol riot were protected by the right to free speech. But the US Supreme Court is yet to decide on whether Trump will remain eligible for the November general elections or not.&nbsp;

<h2>'Undemocratic': Trump's take on&nbsp;Colorado ruling</h2>

Trump is the first candidate in US history ineligible for the presidency due to alleged involvement in an insurrection and he has vowed to appeal the Colorado ruling while claiming that such moves were "undemocratic".

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It is worth noting that while the ruling applies specifically to Maine's March primary election, it could also impact the eligibility of Trump, who served as the 45th US president from 2017 to 2021,&nbsp;for the November general election.

The decision by Colorado, which has been stayed&nbsp;as Trump looks to appeal against it, and now by Maine, has also put a spotlight on the US Supreme Court as eventually, the apex body will have to address questions about Trump's eligibility under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

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Trump is already facing legal challenges in both federal and Georgia courts related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. However, the former US president has not been charged with insurrection for the Capitol attack just yet.

Despite legal hurdles, he continues to maintain a substantial lead in opinion polls in the Republican nomination race.&nbsp;

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In another blow to former US President Donald Trump, the state of Maine has barred him from the ballot in the upcoming US presidential primary election, Reuters reported.

In another blow to former US President Donald Trump, the state of Maine has barred him from the ballot in the upcoming US presidential primary election, Reuters reported. This decision comes after a similar move by Colorado which disqualified Trump citing his alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, a dark and unprecedented chapter in American history when a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Democrat and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows asserted that Trump, the leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination, played a role in inciting insurrection by spreading baseless claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election. In a comprehensive 34-page ruling, Bellows stated, "The US Constitution does not tolerate an assault on the foundations of our government." Also Read | Microsoft's Steve Ballmer to be paid USD 1 billion in 2024 for 'doing nothing': Report However, Trump's campaign reportedly said that they would appeal in Maine courts against Bellows' ruling, which she temporarily suspended pending the court's judgment. Trump's campaign denounced Bellows' decision as "atrocious". While defending Trump, his lawyers argued that his statements on the day of the Capitol riot were protected by the right to free speech. But the US Supreme Court is yet to decide on whether Trump will remain eligible for the November general elections or not. 'Undemocratic': Trump's take on Colorado ruling Trump is the first candidate in US history ineligible for the presidency due to alleged involvement in an insurrection and he has vowed to appeal the Colorado ruling while claiming that such moves were "undemocratic". Also Read | Haley clarifies after backlash over avoidance to link slavery and Civil War It is worth noting that while the ruling applies specifically to Maine's March primary election, it could also impact the eligibility of Trump, who served as the 45th US president from 2017 to 2021, for the November general election. The decision by Colorado, which has been stayed as Trump looks to appeal against it, and now by Maine, has also put a spotlight on the US Supreme Court as eventually, the apex body will have to address questions about Trump's eligibility under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Watch | US-Mexico agree on slowing down migration × Trump is already facing legal challenges in both federal and Georgia courts related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. However, the former US president has not been charged with insurrection for the Capitol attack just yet. Despite legal hurdles, he continues to maintain a substantial lead in opinion polls in the Republican nomination race. (With inputs from agencies)

Maine deals second blow to Trump, disqualifies him from primary ballot after similar move by Colorado

US: Maine's top election official removes Trump from primary ballot

The Colorado Republican Party on Wednesday (Dec 27) urged the US Supreme Court to intervene after Colorado's topmost court barred Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot in 2024, said an attorney for the Republican group.

The appeal comes after the Colorado Supreme Court disqualified the former United States president over his involvement in the US Capitol riots.

The court banned Trump under a US constitutional provision which prohibits officials who engage in "insurrection or rebellion" from holding public office.&nbsp;

The representative of the Colorado Republican Party is Jay Sekulow from the conservative litigation firm the American Center for Law and Justice.

<h2>Michigan Supreme Court rejects attempt to ban former Trump from 2024 ballot</h2>

The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday (Dec 27) rejected an attempt to disqualify Trump from appearing on the state's Republican primary ballot in 2024 over his involvement in the Jan 6, 2021 storming of the US Capitol by his supporters.

This bid was the latest in a series of moves to bar Trump from appearing on ballots in multiple states under the 14th Amendment

However, Michigan's high court, in a brief ruling said that&nbsp;it was "not persuaded that the questions presented should be reviewed by this court" ahead of the state's February 27 presidential primary.

The ruling came almost a week after Colorado's Supreme Court disqualified Trump from the state's primary ballot over being involved in the Capitol riot which he has been accused of inciting.

Hailing the Michigan decision, Trump slammed the move calling it a "Desperate Democrat attempt" to frame a plot against him as he plans on running for US presidential elections scheduled in 2024.

"This pathetic gambit to rig the Election has failed all across the country, including in States that have historically leaned heavily toward the Democrats," he posted on Truth Social, his social media platform.

The Colorado Supreme Court had put a stay on its decision until January 4 stating that Trump would stay on the ballot if he appealed.

Trump, who is the frontrunner for the Republican 2024 presidential nomination, is expected to file his own appeal. &nbsp;

Granting the Colorado case for consideration would propel the country's top court into the centre of the presidential race, as any judgment it makes on whether Trump was involved in insurrection and on his eligibility could be binding on lower courts nationwide.

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<h2>'Court's decision disappointing', says election lawyer Mark Brewer</h2>

The Michigan lawsuit was filed earlier in September this year by liberal-leaning Free Speech For People.

"The court's decision is disappointing but we will continue, at a later stage, to seek to uphold this critical constitutional provision designed to protect our republic," election lawyer Mark Brewer, who joined the group in the lawsuit, said in a statement.

"Trump led a rebellion and insurrection against the Constitution when he tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election and he is disqualified from ever seeking or holding public office again."

Justice Elizabeth Welch, who is out of the four Democratic-nominated justices on the seven-member panel, acknowledged the Colorado decision.

However, Welch said that the state's election law varied from Michigan's "in a material way" in requiring candidates to be "qualified" to run.

"The appellants have identified no analogous provision in the Michigan Election Law that requires someone seeking the office of President of the United States to attest to their legal qualification to hold the office," Welch said.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Colorado Republican Party on Wednesday (Dec 27) urged the US Supreme Court to intervene after Colorado's topmost court barred Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot in 2024, said an attorney for the Republican group.

The Colorado Republican Party on Wednesday (Dec 27) urged the US Supreme Court to intervene after Colorado's topmost court barred Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot in 2024, said an attorney for the Republican group. The appeal comes after the Colorado Supreme Court disqualified the former United States president over his involvement in the US Capitol riots. The court banned Trump under a US constitutional provision which prohibits officials who engage in "insurrection or rebellion" from holding public office. The representative of the Colorado Republican Party is Jay Sekulow from the conservative litigation firm the American Center for Law and Justice. Michigan Supreme Court rejects attempt to ban former Trump from 2024 ballot The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday (Dec 27) rejected an attempt to disqualify Trump from appearing on the state's Republican primary ballot in 2024 over his involvement in the Jan 6, 2021 storming of the US Capitol by his supporters. This bid was the latest in a series of moves to bar Trump from appearing on ballots in multiple states under the 14th Amendment However, Michigan's high court, in a brief ruling said that it was "not persuaded that the questions presented should be reviewed by this court" ahead of the state's February 27 presidential primary. The ruling came almost a week after Colorado's Supreme Court disqualified Trump from the state's primary ballot over being involved in the Capitol riot which he has been accused of inciting. Hailing the Michigan decision, Trump slammed the move calling it a "Desperate Democrat attempt" to frame a plot against him as he plans on running for US presidential elections scheduled in 2024. "This pathetic gambit to rig the Election has failed all across the country, including in States that have historically leaned heavily toward the Democrats," he posted on Truth Social, his social media platform. The Colorado Supreme Court had put a stay on its decision until January 4 stating that Trump would stay on the ballot if he appealed. Trump, who is the frontrunner for the Republican 2024 presidential nomination, is expected to file his own appeal. Granting the Colorado case for consideration would propel the country's top court into the centre of the presidential race, as any judgment it makes on whether Trump was involved in insurrection and on his eligibility could be binding on lower courts nationwide. Also read: Vladimir Putin wished Modi well for Lok Sabha elections. Here’s what it means 'Court's decision disappointing', says election lawyer Mark Brewer The Michigan lawsuit was filed earlier in September this year by liberal-leaning Free Speech For People. "The court's decision is disappointing but we will continue, at a later stage, to seek to uphold this critical constitutional provision designed to protect our republic," election lawyer Mark Brewer, who joined the group in the lawsuit, said in a statement. "Trump led a rebellion and insurrection against the Constitution when he tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election and he is disqualified from ever seeking or holding public office again." Justice Elizabeth Welch, who is out of the four Democratic-nominated justices on the seven-member panel, acknowledged the Colorado decision. However, Welch said that the state's election law varied from Michigan's "in a material way" in requiring candidates to be "qualified" to run. "The appellants have identified no analogous provision in the Michigan Election Law that requires someone seeking the office of President of the United States to attest to their legal qualification to hold the office," Welch said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Donald Trump is quite confident about his cameo appearance in the cult classic Home Alone 2. The film, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York featured Donald Trump in a small role which he feels was a game changer and it piqued everyone’s interest in the movie. The film became a subject of discussion when the film’s director Chris Columbus commented on Trump’s feature saying that he bullied his way into the film.&nbsp;

It was in a 2020 interview that Chris Columbus recalled how he and his team “wanted to shoot in the lobby” of the Plaza because they “couldn’t rebuild” the New York hotel on a soundstage. They assumed they only needed to pay a fee to use the location.&nbsp;

Chris recalled Trump saying, “‘The only way you can use the Plaza is if I’m in the movie’. So we agreed to put him in the movie, and when we screened it for the first time the oddest thing happened: People cheered when Trump showed up on screen. So I said to my editor, ‘Leave him in the movie. It’s a moment for the audience.’ But he did bully his way into the movie.”

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Denying these allegations, Trump responded, “Nothing could be further from the truth. That cameo helped make the movie a success, but if they felt bullied, or didn’t want me, why did they put me in, and keep me there, for over 30 years? Because I was, and still am, great for the movie, that’s why! Just another Hollywood guy from the past looking for a quick fix of Trump publicity for himself!”

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On Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, Donald said that Chris Columbus and the production team were “begging me to make a cameo appearance in Home Alone 2.”

“They rented the Plaza Hotel in New York, which I owned at the time. I was very busy and didn’t want to do it. They were very nice, but above all, persistent. I agreed, and the rest is history! That little cameo took off like a rocket, and the movie was a big success, and still is, especially around Christmas time. People call me whenever it is aired,” he said.&nbsp;

Donald Trump is quite confident about his cameo appearance in the cult classic Home Alone 2. The film, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York featured Donald Trump in a small role which he feels was a game changer and it piqued everyone’s interest in the movie.

Donald Trump is quite confident about his cameo appearance in the cult classic Home Alone 2. The film, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York featured Donald Trump in a small role which he feels was a game changer and it piqued everyone’s interest in the movie. The film became a subject of discussion when the film’s director Chris Columbus commented on Trump’s feature saying that he bullied his way into the film. It was in a 2020 interview that Chris Columbus recalled how he and his team “wanted to shoot in the lobby” of the Plaza because they “couldn’t rebuild” the New York hotel on a soundstage. They assumed they only needed to pay a fee to use the location. Chris recalled Trump saying, “‘The only way you can use the Plaza is if I’m in the movie’. So we agreed to put him in the movie, and when we screened it for the first time the oddest thing happened: People cheered when Trump showed up on screen. So I said to my editor, ‘Leave him in the movie. It’s a moment for the audience.’ But he did bully his way into the movie.” Denying these allegations, Trump responded, “Nothing could be further from the truth. That cameo helped make the movie a success, but if they felt bullied, or didn’t want me, why did they put me in, and keep me there, for over 30 years? Because I was, and still am, great for the movie, that’s why! Just another Hollywood guy from the past looking for a quick fix of Trump publicity for himself!” Also read: From anonymous debut to global stardom, BTS’ Jin reflects on their journey On Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, Donald said that Chris Columbus and the production team were “begging me to make a cameo appearance in Home Alone 2.” “They rented the Plaza Hotel in New York, which I owned at the time. I was very busy and didn’t want to do it. They were very nice, but above all, persistent. I agreed, and the rest is history! That little cameo took off like a rocket, and the movie was a big success, and still is, especially around Christmas time. People call me whenever it is aired,” he said.

Donald Trump claims it was his cameo that made 'Home Alone 2' such a hit

Donald Trump has scored a victory in his fight against challenges to his eligibility to run for the White House again when Michigan's top court declined to hear a case seeking to disqualify him from the state's presidential primary ballot.

Former US President Donald Trump's legal battle, wins Michigan state court battle

The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an attempt to remove Donald Trump from the crucial swing state's primary ballot next year over his role in the 2021 storming of the US Capitol.

It was the latest in a series of bids to block Trump from appearing on ballots in multiple states under the 14th Amendment, which says officials who take an oath to support the US Constitution are banned from future office if they "engaged in insurrection."

But Michigan's high court said in a brief ruling it was "not persuaded that the questions presented should be reviewed by this court" ahead of the state's February 27 presidential primary.

The decision contrasts with the recent ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court, which kicked Trump off the state's primary ballot over his role in the Capitol riot, which he is accused of inciting.

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Trump hailed the Michigan ruling, slamming a "Desperate Democrat attempt" to stack the deck against him as he seeks another term in the White House.

"This pathetic gambit to rig the Election has failed all across the Country, including in States that have historically leaned heavily toward the Democrats," he posted on Truth Social, his social media platform.

Colorado's highest court issued a stay, or freeze, of its bombshell ruling until January 4 pending an expected appeal by Trump's lawyers to the US Supreme Court.

Granting the Colorado case for review would thrust the country's top court into the center of the White House race, as any ruling it makes on whether Trump engaged in insurrection and on his eligibility could be binding on lower courts nationwide.

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The Michigan lawsuit was filed in September by Free Speech For People, a pro-democracy advocacy group that also pursued an unsuccessful 14th Amendment challenge against Trump in Minnesota and has filed a case in Oregon.

"The court's decision is disappointing but we will continue, at a later stage, to seek to uphold this critical constitutional provision designed to protect our republic," election lawyer Mark Brewer, who joined the group in the lawsuit, said in a statement.

"Trump led a rebellion and insurrection against the Constitution when he tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election and he is disqualified from ever seeking or holding public office again."

Michigan's lower courts dismissed the case on procedural grounds early in the process, a decision upheld on appeal, meaning the question of whether Trump engaged in insurrection was never addressed.

Justice Elizabeth Welch, one of four Democratic-nominated justices on the seven-member panel, acknowledged the Colorado decision but said that state's election law differed from Michigan's "in a material way" in requiring candidates to be "qualified" to run.

"The appellants have identified no analogous provision in the Michigan Election Law that requires someone seeking the office of President of the United States to attest to their legal qualification to hold the office," Welch wrote.

The 77-year-old Trump is scheduled to go on trial in Washington in March on charges of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election won by Democrat Joe Biden.

He faces similar election-related charges in Georgia and has been indicted in Florida for alleged mishandling of top secret documents after leaving the Oval Office.

The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an attempt to remove Donald Trump from the crucial swing state's primary ballot next year over his role in the 2021 storming of the US Capitol.

The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an attempt to remove Donald Trump from the crucial swing state's primary ballot next year over his role in the 2021 storming of the US Capitol. It was the latest in a series of bids to block Trump from appearing on ballots in multiple states under the 14th Amendment, which says officials who take an oath to support the US Constitution are banned from future office if they "engaged in insurrection." But Michigan's high court said in a brief ruling it was "not persuaded that the questions presented should be reviewed by this court" ahead of the state's February 27 presidential primary. The decision contrasts with the recent ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court, which kicked Trump off the state's primary ballot over his role in the Capitol riot, which he is accused of inciting. Also read | Trump barred from Colorado ballot for role in January 6 attack on US Capitol Trump hailed the Michigan ruling, slamming a "Desperate Democrat attempt" to stack the deck against him as he seeks another term in the White House. "This pathetic gambit to rig the Election has failed all across the Country, including in States that have historically leaned heavily toward the Democrats," he posted on Truth Social, his social media platform. Colorado's highest court issued a stay, or freeze, of its bombshell ruling until January 4 pending an expected appeal by Trump's lawyers to the US Supreme Court. Granting the Colorado case for review would thrust the country's top court into the center of the White House race, as any ruling it makes on whether Trump engaged in insurrection and on his eligibility could be binding on lower courts nationwide. Also watch | Donald Trump shares cryptic dictatorship word cloud × The Michigan lawsuit was filed in September by Free Speech For People, a pro-democracy advocacy group that also pursued an unsuccessful 14th Amendment challenge against Trump in Minnesota and has filed a case in Oregon. "The court's decision is disappointing but we will continue, at a later stage, to seek to uphold this critical constitutional provision designed to protect our republic," election lawyer Mark Brewer, who joined the group in the lawsuit, said in a statement. "Trump led a rebellion and insurrection against the Constitution when he tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election and he is disqualified from ever seeking or holding public office again." Michigan's lower courts dismissed the case on procedural grounds early in the process, a decision upheld on appeal, meaning the question of whether Trump engaged in insurrection was never addressed. Justice Elizabeth Welch, one of four Democratic-nominated justices on the seven-member panel, acknowledged the Colorado decision but said that state's election law differed from Michigan's "in a material way" in requiring candidates to be "qualified" to run. "The appellants have identified no analogous provision in the Michigan Election Law that requires someone seeking the office of President of the United States to attest to their legal qualification to hold the office," Welch wrote. The 77-year-old Trump is scheduled to go on trial in Washington in March on charges of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election won by Democrat Joe Biden. He faces similar election-related charges in Georgia and has been indicted in Florida for alleged mishandling of top secret documents after leaving the Oval Office.

Michigan court rejects bid to ban Trump from 2024 ballot

Donald Trump wins Michigan state court battle to qualify for 2024 election ballot

Ex US President Donald Trump wins Michigan state court battle to qualify for 2024 election ballot

A textbook introduced for students in Russia&nbsp;claims that former United States President Donald Trump did not win the 2020 presidential elections due to voter fraud which was committed by the Democrats. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The images of the content in the history book - which is being reportedly studied by students in the 11th grade - are being circulated on social media platforms in recent days. A page from the book was posted by a foreign correspondent for The Times (UK), Marc Bennetts on his X account and he translated the text in&nbsp;the book which read - Trump lost the election "as a result of obvious electoral fraud by the Democratic Party."

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Trump, along with his allies, has been facing criminal charges and has been accused of interfering with the 2020 election&nbsp;results in which President Joe Biden emerged victorious. Meanwhile, claims by Trump of the election being rigged&nbsp;have been widely debunked in the courts and other judicial places.

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Trump has also faced criticism for complimenting Russian President Vladimir Putin even though he has condemned the invasion of Ukraine. Still, few Russian analysts have said that the Kremlin is likely to prefer Trump over Biden in 2024.

Professor at the University of Chicago, Konstantin Sonin, who has been writing frequently about Russian politics, talked about the claims in Russian textbooks regarding the 2020 election, on X.

<h2>Textbook&nbsp;makes unproven claims</h2>

Speaking to Newsweek about the textbook, Sonin said that he didn't doubt the content's&nbsp;authenticity and that the publication of the book was announced earlier this year in a press conference by the authors of the book and Russia's Minister of Education Sergei Kravstov.&nbsp;

Another excerpt from the textbook was shared by Bennetts on X, which included Biden's photograph wearing a mask which was designed to curb the spread of respiratory illnesses.

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As per Bennetts, the excerpt included some unproven claims regarding President Biden. "On (masked) Biden from the same Russian school textbook 'His entire political career has been accompanied by corruption scandals. He and his family have commercial interests in Ukraine,'" wrote Bennetts.&nbsp;

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Since the invasion of Ukraine by Putin in February 2022, Biden has been one of the strongest allies of Kyiv and has been pledging more support to the war-torn country as it tries to fight against Russia. The US president has also disparaged Putin publicly by calling the Russian leader a "pure thug" and a "murderous dictator".

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A textbook introduced for students in Russia claims that former United States President Donald Trump did not win the 2020 presidential elections due to voter fraud which was committed by the Democrats.

A textbook introduced for students in Russia claims that former United States President Donald Trump did not win the 2020 presidential elections due to voter fraud which was committed by the Democrats. The images of the content in the history book - which is being reportedly studied by students in the 11th grade - are being circulated on social media platforms in recent days. A page from the book was posted by a foreign correspondent for The Times (UK), Marc Bennetts on his X account and he translated the text in the book which read - Trump lost the election "as a result of obvious electoral fraud by the Democratic Party." The Reverse Cargo Cult it is. The new World History textbook for high schools in Russia quietly informs kids that Donald Trump was denied presidency in 2020 as a result of "obvious falsifications" by the Democratic Party. The "reverse cargo cult" is a staple of authoritarian… pic.twitter.com/3sztTO7C7c — Konstantin Sonin (@k_sonin) December 26, 2023 × Trump, along with his allies, has been facing criminal charges and has been accused of interfering with the 2020 election results in which President Joe Biden emerged victorious. Meanwhile, claims by Trump of the election being rigged have been widely debunked in the courts and other judicial places. Also read: Lavrov hails 'mutually beneficial' India-Russia ties, Jaishankar calls Moscow a 'time-tested partner' Trump has also faced criticism for complimenting Russian President Vladimir Putin even though he has condemned the invasion of Ukraine. Still, few Russian analysts have said that the Kremlin is likely to prefer Trump over Biden in 2024. Professor at the University of Chicago, Konstantin Sonin, who has been writing frequently about Russian politics, talked about the claims in Russian textbooks regarding the 2020 election, on X. Textbook makes unproven claims Speaking to Newsweek about the textbook, Sonin said that he didn't doubt the content's authenticity and that the publication of the book was announced earlier this year in a press conference by the authors of the book and Russia's Minister of Education Sergei Kravstov. Another excerpt from the textbook was shared by Bennetts on X, which included Biden's photograph wearing a mask which was designed to curb the spread of respiratory illnesses. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's defence sector booms amid gains in Ukraine war | Gravitas As per Bennetts, the excerpt included some unproven claims regarding President Biden. "On (masked) Biden from the same Russian school textbook 'His entire political career has been accompanied by corruption scandals. He and his family have commercial interests in Ukraine,'" wrote Bennetts. On (masked) Biden from the same Russian school textbook "His entire political career has been accompanied by corruption scandals. He and his family have commercial interests in Ukraine." https://t.co/hTJVctaMDK pic.twitter.com/WFm9ogsgAI — Marc Bennetts (@marcbennetts1) December 26, 2023 × Since the invasion of Ukraine by Putin in February 2022, Biden has been one of the strongest allies of Kyiv and has been pledging more support to the war-torn country as it tries to fight against Russia. The US president has also disparaged Putin publicly by calling the Russian leader a "pure thug" and a "murderous dictator". (With inputs from agencies)

New textbook for Russian students claims Donald Trump lost in 2020 due to ‘rigged’ US polls

Hours after an explosion near the&nbsp;Israeli embassy in India's New Delhi raised concerns, Tel Aviv issued a&nbsp;travel advisory&nbsp;for its citizens living in India, suggesting&nbsp;to exercise caution. Meanwhile,&nbsp;more than a dozen people were rushed to the hospital after an ammonia gas leakage was detected from an underwater pipeline in Chennai, India.&nbsp;In other news, Israeli&nbsp;Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that along with Hamas,&nbsp;his nation is facing attacks&nbsp;from other militant groups that are being harboured allegedly by the neighbouring countries.

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Israeli National Security Council has said that the explosion that took place near Israel's embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday (Dec 27) was a&nbsp;"possible terror attack". In the wake of the attack, the council in a travel advisory&nbsp;prompted its citizens living in India to exercise caution.

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Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that Israel is not only getting attacked by Hamas but also by other militant groups that are being harboured allegedly by the neighbouring countries, raising fears of regional escalation across the Gulf.

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Panic struck thousands of residents in a Chennai neighbourhood late Tuesday (Dec 26) after an ammonia gas leakage was detected from an underwater pipeline.

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Robots are the future, yet, many warn that the technology is a danger to humans. Lending weight to this warning, in a shocking incident, at Tesla's Giga Texas factory near Austin, a malfunctioning robot reportedly attacked an engineer.

Watch | Indian Govt directs social media platforms to comply with IT rules amid concerns over deepfakes

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Hours after an explosion near the Israeli embassy in India's New Delhi raised concerns, Tel Aviv issued a travel advisory for its citizens living in India, suggesting to exercise caution.

Hours after an explosion near the Israeli embassy in India's New Delhi raised concerns, Tel Aviv issued a travel advisory for its citizens living in India, suggesting to exercise caution. Meanwhile, more than a dozen people were rushed to the hospital after an ammonia gas leakage was detected from an underwater pipeline in Chennai, India. In other news, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that along with Hamas, his nation is facing attacks from other militant groups that are being harboured allegedly by the neighbouring countries. Click on the headlines to read more Explosion close to Israeli embassy a 'possible terror attack', Israel issues travel advisory to citizens Israeli National Security Council has said that the explosion that took place near Israel's embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday (Dec 27) was a "possible terror attack". In the wake of the attack, the council in a travel advisory prompted its citizens living in India to exercise caution. Israel being attacked from seven sides, says Defence Minister Gallant, raises fear of escalation across Gulf Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that Israel is not only getting attacked by Hamas but also by other militant groups that are being harboured allegedly by the neighbouring countries, raising fears of regional escalation across the Gulf. Chennai ammonia leakage: Dozens in hospital after industrial accident, police urge calm Panic struck thousands of residents in a Chennai neighbourhood late Tuesday (Dec 26) after an ammonia gas leakage was detected from an underwater pipeline. Robot at Tesla's Texas factory attacked engineer, leaving a 'trail of blood': Report Robots are the future, yet, many warn that the technology is a danger to humans. Lending weight to this warning, in a shocking incident, at Tesla's Giga Texas factory near Austin, a malfunctioning robot reportedly attacked an engineer. Watch | Indian Govt directs social media platforms to comply with IT rules amid concerns over deepfakes

Morning news brief: Israel issues advisory to citizens in India, Chennai ammonia leakage, and more

In a cryptic post on Truth Social, Trump shared a word cloud with the results of a Daily Mail survey released Tuesday that prominently displayed the words “corruption,” “revenge,” “dictatorship” and “power,” indicating that those answers were provided by a large number of participants asked about Trump’s plans for a second term in office.

Donald Trump shares cryptic dictatorship word cloud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Monday (Dec 25) said it was investigating threats being made against the Colorado Supreme Court justices who ruled last week that ex-President Donald Trump was ineligible to become a presidential candidate.

“The FBI is aware of the situation and working with local law enforcement,” FBI Public Affairs Officer Vikki Migoya said in a statement.&nbsp;

“We will vigorously pursue investigations of any threat or use of violence committed by someone who uses extremist views to justify their actions regardless of motivation,” he added.

A spokesperson for the Colorado Judicial Branch said the threats would be handled by local police authorities, without giving any further explanation.

<h2>‘Hoax report’</h2>

Meanwhile, the Denver Police Department (DPD) said it responded to a report by a justice’s residence Thursday evening (Dec 21) but it appeared to be a “hoax.”

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“Everything checked clear and we are continuing to investigate this report. Due to security and privacy considerations, and the ongoing investigation, we are unable to provide any additional information at this time,” DPD said in a statement.

<h2>Online threats against judges</h2>

According to a report&nbsp;by CNN, the names of the four judges who ruled against Trump constantly keep cropping up in incendiary posts online, often made on far-right groups and platforms.

However, the report, prepared by one non-partisan research organisation for US law enforcement agencies, did not mention about any specific threats to the judges.

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Earlier, a report by Advance Democracy, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organisation that conducts public interest research, claimed to have found "significant violent rhetoric" against the justices and Democrats on the Trump-owned social media platform Truth Social.&nbsp;

They found that some social media users posted justices' email addresses, phone numbers and office building addresses, reports NBC News.

<h2>What was the controversial ruling?</h2>

The four judges ruled last week, in a 4-3 judgment, that Trump is not qualified to run for the presidency in the 2024 presidential elections because of the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban” and therefore can’t appear on the state’s ballot when voters gather for the GOP primary scheduled there for March 5.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Monday (Dec 25) said it was investigating threats being made against the Colorado Supreme Court justices who ruled last week that ex-President Donald Trump was ineligible to become a presidential candidate.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Monday (Dec 25) said it was investigating threats being made against the Colorado Supreme Court justices who ruled last week that ex-President Donald Trump was ineligible to become a presidential candidate. “The FBI is aware of the situation and working with local law enforcement,” FBI Public Affairs Officer Vikki Migoya said in a statement. “We will vigorously pursue investigations of any threat or use of violence committed by someone who uses extremist views to justify their actions regardless of motivation,” he added. A spokesperson for the Colorado Judicial Branch said the threats would be handled by local police authorities, without giving any further explanation. ‘Hoax report’ Meanwhile, the Denver Police Department (DPD) said it responded to a report by a justice’s residence Thursday evening (Dec 21) but it appeared to be a “hoax.” Watch: Donald Trump barred from Colorado ballot × “Everything checked clear and we are continuing to investigate this report. Due to security and privacy considerations, and the ongoing investigation, we are unable to provide any additional information at this time,” DPD said in a statement. Online threats against judges According to a report by CNN, the names of the four judges who ruled against Trump constantly keep cropping up in incendiary posts online, often made on far-right groups and platforms. However, the report, prepared by one non-partisan research organisation for US law enforcement agencies, did not mention about any specific threats to the judges. Also read: Colorado Supreme Court judges receiving online hate after ruling against Donald Trump: Report Earlier, a report by Advance Democracy, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organisation that conducts public interest research, claimed to have found "significant violent rhetoric" against the justices and Democrats on the Trump-owned social media platform Truth Social. They found that some social media users posted justices' email addresses, phone numbers and office building addresses, reports NBC News. What was the controversial ruling? The four judges ruled last week, in a 4-3 judgment, that Trump is not qualified to run for the presidency in the 2024 presidential elections because of the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban” and therefore can’t appear on the state’s ballot when voters gather for the GOP primary scheduled there for March 5. (With inputs from agencies)

FBI investigating reports of violent threats to Colorado judges who ruled against Trump

Palestinian detainees held in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli military have alleged torture and beatings at the hands of the army. However, the Israeli forces have denied the accusation, saying that the hostages were treated "&nbsp;in accordance with international law".&nbsp;Meanwhile, a shooting incident&nbsp;in a mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado has claimed the life of one person, while another two were critically injured. In other news, in Serbia, police in Belgrade had to intervene after the protesters turned violent, smashing windows of the city hall.&nbsp;

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As the Israel-Gaza war stretches to its three-month mark, reports of Palestinians facing torture at the hands of the Israeli army have come to light. On Sunday, recently freed detainees alleged that the Israeli forces were torturing Palestinian civilians in their custody in the Gaza Strip. A Gaza medic corroborated this narrative. However, the military has denied the charges.

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One person was killed and two others critically injured in a shooting incident in a mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Sunday evening (Dec 24).

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Serbia on Sunday (Dec 24) reportedly used excessive force to disperse opposition protesters who tried to force their way into the capital’s city council building.

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Palestinian detainees held in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli military have alleged torture and beatings at the hands of the army. However, the Israeli forces have denied the accusation, saying that the hostages were treated " in accordance with international law".

Palestinian detainees held in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli military have alleged torture and beatings at the hands of the army. However, the Israeli forces have denied the accusation, saying that the hostages were treated " in accordance with international law". Meanwhile, a shooting incident in a mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado has claimed the life of one person, while another two were critically injured. In other news, in Serbia, police in Belgrade had to intervene after the protesters turned violent, smashing windows of the city hall. Click on the headlines to read more 'There were only beatings': Freed Palestinian hostages allege torture at the hands of Israel army As the Israel-Gaza war stretches to its three-month mark, reports of Palestinians facing torture at the hands of the Israeli army have come to light. On Sunday, recently freed detainees alleged that the Israeli forces were torturing Palestinian civilians in their custody in the Gaza Strip. A Gaza medic corroborated this narrative. However, the military has denied the charges. Colorado mall shooting: One dead, two critically injured in fight between two groups One person was killed and two others critically injured in a shooting incident in a mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Sunday evening (Dec 24). Serbia: Riot police use ‘excessive force’ to repel protestors alleging election fraud Serbia on Sunday (Dec 24) reportedly used excessive force to disperse opposition protesters who tried to force their way into the capital’s city council building. Aircraft with Indian passengers detained in France could leave today An aircraft with 303 Indian passengers detained near Paris over the suspicion of human trafficking could leave on Monday (Dec 25), the news agency AFP reported, citing French judicial officials. Watch | Xi Jinping corruption crackdown: Keep relatives away from corruption, says Jinping

Morning news brief: Palestinian hostages tortured by Israel, Colorado mall shooting, and more

The United States 2023 was a rollercoaster ride and the Man in the driver's seat was Donald Trump. The year saw the former president of the US rising from the ashes with back-to-back legal troubles, indictments and arrangements. Seemed more than enough to weigh Trump down as they could have been his downfall but he turned them into opportunities. Let's find out how.

WION Rewind 2023: This year saw Trump rising from the ashes

Colorado's top court has disqualified former U.S. President Donald Trump from the state's ballot, citing insurrection. In a first, the court used Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution's 14 Amendment to disqualify a presidential candidate. Trump's campaign has called the decision 'completely flawed'.

No President Trump in 2024? Colorado court disqualifies Trump from the ballot, cites insurrection

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