## Trump Lawyer Corrects Self After Saying Clarence Thomas 'Directed' Defense

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Donald Trump's defense attorney, John Lauro, quickly corrected himself in court on Thursday after saying Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas had "directed" him to challenge special counsel Jack Smith's authority in the election subversion case.

The reference from Lauro is to a note from Thomas that he wrote in the concurrence regarding the immunity ruling.

In that note in July, Thomas wrote that "if this unprecedented prosecution [of Trump] is to proceed, it must be conducted by someone duly authorized to do so by the American people.".

Former President Donald Trump, main, in New York on September 5, 2024.

Donald Trump was indicted on August 1, 2023, over his efforts... Former President Donald Trump, main, in New York on September 5, 2024.

Donald Trump was indicted on August 1, 2023, over his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Judge Chutkan told Lauro that she didn't find Cannon's decision very persuasive, to which the defense replied that Thomas had "directed" him to raise the issue. »

### Georgia school shooting: The father of the shooting suspect has been arrested and charged, authorities say

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The father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting that left four people dead, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

One source told CNN the AR-15-style rifle was purchased at a local gun store as a Christmas present.

While another community grieves another senseless school shooting, investigators are revealing more details about the case. »

### 'Ready for peace talks, India could mediate': Russia's Putin on Ukraine war

Authored by business-standard.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that China, India and Brazil could act as mediators in potential peace talks over its ongoing war with Ukraine.

He said the war would eventually end in dialogue but for that, Kyiv must first secure a strong negotiating position.

In the past, Putin himself has said that dialogues with Ukraine would need to start with Zelensky’s acceptance of "realities on the ground.” »

### Goodyear HOA fines homeowner for providing free water to neighbors

Authored by azfamily.com

A Goodyear neighborhood HOA is cracking down on homeowners, like David Martin, who gives away water to his neighbors from his driveway.

The free water stand was such a hit that the Martins kept it going, stocking up on water while paying for most of it out of their own pocket.

Martin said that even if the fines continue to climb, he won’t stop giving out free water. »

### ‘You have shown determination’: Malaysian PM praises Putin, pledges closer ties

Authored by smh.com.au

Singapore: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised President Vladimir Putin for steering Russia’s development and pledged to deepen ties, saying there was “enormous potential” to enhance regional trade relations.

Both countries are discussing tie-ups ranging from aerospace and advanced technologies to agriculture and food security.

The decision to visit Russia, Anwar said, was “not an easy feat” but it was “the right decision”. »

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