Federal Election Interference case. In a brief order, the court said it would hear arguments in april, but it could take months for the court to issue an opinion. In the meantime, jack smiths case is on hold, meaning no trial can take place and even if the Supreme Court ultimately rules against trump, the intervention puts the trials start date in question. In essence, some would say, given him immunity, possibly. Joining us now, msnbc chief Legal Correspondent and anchor of the beat on msnbc, ari melber. State attorney for Palm Beach County florida, darren ehrenberg, im going to ask you the same question. Theyve, all start with you. Were you surprised at this really . I was shocked, mika. The five justices who granted the state through sand in the years of justice and they further delegitimized the Supreme Court in the eyes of so many. Chief Justice Roberts cares deeply about the perception of the high court. He wants people to believe that they are above politics. That is why its mys
Our reporter ben king has the details. When drinkers gather at londons King Charles Pub this evening, there will be a new tax regime in place. Changes announced in March Come Into Effect today taxing stronger drinks more and weaker drinks less. At the same time, Alcohol Duties rise with inflation up by io. I . The result a complex series of changes. 12 sparkling wine will be i9p cheaper as higher rates for fizz are abolished. A can of pre mixed gin and tonic will be 5p cheaper. But a bottle of 12 still wine will rise 44p. A bottle of vodka up 76p and a bottle of 20 port up £1. 30. So among drinkers, there will be some winners and losers. But the wine and spirits industry, which sees many of its products hit with higher taxes, says customers will see higher prices and less choice. We have the biggest duty increase in almost 50 years at the same time as we have inflation rife and a cost of living crisis. On top of that, we have Raw Materials like glass that are increasing in price expon
Effective bankruptcy in the next few years unless the Funding System is reformed. A report by the local Government Information Unit has Found Services like parks, Leisure Facilities and libraries are at risk of being cut, while council tax could rise in some areas. Our reporter Vincent Mcaviney has more. Yay well done. Alex is about to turn 18, and on top of the regular worries parents have about their children, mum, sylvia also has to think about alexs autism and the extra support he needs to gain independence. Support thats under fire for her and other families as Birmingham City council struggles with financial difficulties. What you get is families that are on their knees with a trauma presentation, traumatised kids, and they never get decent outcomes. Theyjust end up constantly trying to get the basics, which everybody else s child gets naturally. And its Notjust Birmingham thats struggling. Across the country, councils are warning that front line neighbourhood Services Like parks
At least 14 of democratic voters however declared themselves to be uncommitted, not favouring any candidate. This is seen as strong pushback to biden from key demographics that he might need to win the state again progressives, voters of color, and arab and muslim voters concerned by his stance on the the israel gaza war. Activists in the state had been organising to send President Biden a message no ceasefire, no vote, and encouraged voters to select the uncommitted option instead of the president s name. The Biden Campaign released a statement, but didnt mention theissue statement, but didnt mention the issue of a ceasefire. The group which urged democrats to vote uncommitted, released a statement, listen to michigan saying see you there, it says. The movement has wide ranging endorsements including congresswoman rashida tlaib, who posted this earlier. I was proud today to walk in and pull a democratic ballot and vote uncommitted. We must protect our democracy. We must make sure that