Ketanji Brown Jackson Speaks Out About Trump’s Immunity, Barack Obama’s Brother Does The Unthinkable, Karine Jean-Pierre Claps Back At Fox Reporter, And Clarence Thomas Still Ain’t Sh*t

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September 7, 2024

WATCH: Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Fires At Trump Immunity Decision

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In the midst of a high stakes election and historic overall distrust for the nation’s highest court, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is speaking out in her first broadcasted interview since being appointed. – Phenix S Halley Read More

Barack Obama’s Half-Brother Once Again Shows His Ass By Doing The Unthinkable

Malik Obama, the half-brother of former President Barack Obama, is showing his whole ass by pledging allegiance to Donald Trump. And it’s not the first time he’s played this tune. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Drags Fox Reporter For Ignorant Question About Kamala Harris

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had no time for the games during a daily press briefing on Tuesday. Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked her a question about Vice President Kamala Harris’ “accent” during a recent campaign rally in Detroit. – Candace McDuffie Read More

All The Times That Clarence Thomas Proved That He Really Ain’t Sh*t

According to a new report from ProPublica, Virginia “Ginni” Thomas—the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas—allegedly thanked the conservative organization First Liberty Institute to block Supreme Court reform that would put an end to ethical breaches. – Candace McDuffie Read More

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Ketanji Brown Jackson Speaks Out About Trump’s Immunity, Barack Obama’s Brother Does The Unthinkable, Karine Jean-Pierre Claps Back At Fox Reporter, And Clarence Thomas Still Ain’t Sh*t

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