High Court Debates, Florida’s Resistance, and Rising Grocery Costs

Today, we’re covering a range of pressing topics, from the Supreme Court’s latest discussions on the power of a special counsel, to a major electoral push...

Members of the Supreme Court pose for a group photo at the Supreme Court in Washington on April 23, 2021. Seated from left: Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Stephen Breyer and Sonia Sotomayor. Standing from left: Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, and Amy Coney Barrett. Erin Schaff/Pool/Getty Images

Good morning, and welcome to The Epoch Times News Brief for Tuesday, April 30, 2024. I’m Bill Thomas, and today, we’re covering a range of pressing topics, from the Supreme Court’s latest discussions on the power of a special counsel, to a major electoral push in 2024 in Florida. We also have the latest updates on the Jan. 6 Capitol breach cases, and a story about rising food prices that continue to challenge American households.

First up, let’s jump right into the Supreme Court, where Justice Clarence Thomas has sparked a heated debate on special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment and on presidential immunity.

Justice Thomas Raises Scrutiny on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Appointment in Trump Hearing

Justice Thomas is raising questions about the authority of special counsel Jack Smith, who brought charges against former President Donald Trump. Concerns were raised during a recent court discussion regarding President Trump’s immunity from prosecution for his official acts during his presidency.