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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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 nationโ€™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

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Stefon Diggs and Cardi B Viral Boat Video Prompts Response from Patriots Coach
Stefon Diggs and Cardi B Viral Boat Video Prompts Response from Patriots Coach

Barack Obamaโ€™s Half-Brother Once Again Shows His Ass By Doing The Unthinkable

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

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

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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had no time for the games during a daily press briefing on Tuesday. Fox Newsโ€™ Peter Doocy asked her a question about Vice President Kamala Harrisโ€™ โ€œaccentโ€ during a recent campaign rally in Detroit. – Candace McDuffie Read More

All The Times That Clarence Thomas Proved That He Really Ainโ€™t Sh*t

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According to a new report from ProPublica, Virginia โ€œGinniโ€ Thomasโ€”the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomasโ€”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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