Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Scott MacFarlane

Energy dragon @energydragons.bsky.social · 1d

I can relate to that feeling

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 1d

For everyone who is grinding through each day .,.

CBS Mornings captures the joy of the relentless 24/7 news cycle

8 75

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 22h

Loss in court for Trump Admin:

Appeals court blocks the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area amid ongoing protest

www.cbsnews.com/news/nationa...

Appeals court temporarily blocks deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago

The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.

www.cbsnews.com

11 210 790

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 1d

Amid shutdown, House Democrats will return to DC next week, despite GOP cancellation of schedule

Rep Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) sends letter to colleagues, “It is critically important for House Democrats to once again return to Washington.”

18 210 720

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 1d

For everyone who is grinding through each day .,.

CBS Mornings captures the joy of the relentless 24/7 news cycle

61 190 1.4K

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 2d

Epstein continues to menace

www.youtube.com/shorts/YNTre...

THE DAY AHEAD: More questions about the Epstein case and files haunt Washington

YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane CBS

www.youtube.com

9 85 200

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 2d

Video shows moment Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Corina Machado learns about honor

www.cbsnews.com/news/video-n...

Video shows moment Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Corina Machado learns about honor: "I am just one person"

An emotional Maria Corina Machado can be heard saying she was honored, humbled and grateful "on behalf of the Venezuelan people" to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

www.cbsnews.com

15 83 390

Reposted by Scott MacFarlane

Nancy Estes (AmBeachy) @ambeachy.bsky.social · 2d

Well, Trump’s gal pal, Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted sex trafficker and convicted liar, will apparently be deposed. 👇
Thank you Scott MacFarlane for keeping us informed.

youtube.com/shorts/YNTre...

THE DAY AHEAD: More questions about the Epstein case and files haunt Washington

YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane CBS

youtube.com

7 43 130

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 3d

FLASH: Here's what we know about the two criminal charges filed against New York Attorney General Letitia James

youtube.com/shorts/xBO8u...

BREAKING NEWS: New York Attorney General Letitia James is indicted. Scott MacFarlane reports

YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane CBS

youtube.com

13 48 130

Reposted by Scott MacFarlane

Nancy Estes (AmBeachy) @ambeachy.bsky.social · 3d

Interesting 👀👇
Great job Scott MacFarlane!
youtu.be/K3Ccg_RxfuM?...

ALERT: New questions about the review of Jeffrey Epstein's death scene

YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane CBS

youtu.be

4 84 130

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 3d

House Oversight Committee Republican staff have reached out to Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys about scheduling Maxwell's deposition with Congressional investigators

24 79 220

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 3d

ALERT: House Oversight Committee Democrats ask panel's chairman to "immediately schedule" deposition with Ghislaine Maxwell

Now that Supreme Court has rejected Maxwell's appeal in her criminal case

16 240 640

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 3d

!! ALERT - Federal investigation into the death of convicted sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was marred by significant lapses

www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3Cc...

ALERT: New questions about the review of Jeffrey Epstein's death scene

YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane CBS

www.youtube.com

38 300 700

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 3d

THE DAY AHEAD: James Comey’s argument of “vindictive prosecution” - which could crush the Trump Admin’s criminal case — is inevitable. If not imminent

www.youtube.com/shorts/2joQ4...

THE DAY AHEAD: James Comey prepares to argue “vindictive prosecution”, get his federal case kicked

YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane CBS

www.youtube.com

4 61 240

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 4d

Posting updated cellphone reports from breaking news and court hearings on my YOUTUBE page

Several today outside of James Comey hearing

You can subscribe here:

www.youtube.com/@ScottMacFar...

Scott MacFarlane CBS

Scott MacFarlane - CBS News Justice Correspondent https://x.com/MacFarlaneNews

www.youtube.com

8 39 130

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 4d

James Comey pleads not guilty

Here’s what happened at arraignment

===>

www.youtube.com/shorts/9AsaS...

BREAKING: Comey pleads not guilty. Here’s what happened at arraignment

YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane CBS

www.youtube.com

13 96 330

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 4d

Here are the next dates on calendar in James Comey criminal case

====>

1 29 90

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 4d

Justice Dept has 10 days left to respond to civil lawsuit filed by Jan 6 police responders who are seeking court order to require display of Jan 6 law enforcement honorary plaque at US Capitol

Plaque was required to be hung by 2023 under federal law

It hasn’t been hung

120 1.8K 5.9K

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 5d

ALERT: Under questioning, Attorney General Pam Bondi says she has had NO conversations about setting up a "compensation fund" for January 6th rioters

54 170 620

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 5d

This exchange is quite something

It begins with Attorney General Bondi alleging that grand jurors who indicted Comey were "liberal" (Grand jury identities are to be secret)

And ends with her mentioning the "great picture" showing her and Trump and others at dinner

====>

38 170 510

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 5d

Another exchange about Epstein evidence

Attorney General Bondi accuses Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) of salaciousness... doesn't answer the 2nd time question is asked ====>

59 280 930

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 5d

An early standoff over a question about the Epstein case files.. and whether Attorney General Bondi asked staff to flag records referencing Trump

11 42 140

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 5d

NOW: Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies at Senate

Opening minutes.. she defends the firings of dozens of agents and prosecutors

56 130 430

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 5d

Foreclosures are surging as U.S. homeowners grapple with rising costs

www.cbsnews.com/news/housing...

Foreclosures are surging as U.S. homeowners grapple with rising costs

A growing number of Americans, squeezed by inflation and elevated interest rates, face the risk of losing their home in foreclosure.

www.cbsnews.com

33 300 590

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 5d

Judge Esther Salas, whose son was murdered in 2020, issues a dire warning today:

“Officials from top to bottom” are using rhetoric that puts judges at risk:

www.youtube.com/embed/nJO3QH...

YouTube

www.youtube.com

32 770 2.5K