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What is a ‘motion to vacate’ — a key sticking point in GOP speaker battle?

Friday, January 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy has offered a slate of concessions to rebels blocking his bid for the speakership, including making it easier to oust the speaker. A "motion to vacate the chair" is a procedure rank-and-file lawmakers can use to remove the... Read More.

Hugh Jackman urges the Motion Picture Academy not to nominate Ryan Reynolds for ‘Spirited’ song

Wednesday, January 4 by ABC News

We're only four days into 2023, and the flame war between besties Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman is back on. At issue is the fact that the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has put on its Best Song short list "Good Afternoon," a... Read More.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ eligible in five categories as Motion Picture Academy releases Oscars short list

Wednesday, December 21 by ABC News

On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the eligible nominees in 10 categories for the 95th Academy Awards, and it looks like Wakanda may be going back to the Oscars. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was recognized in five categories: Best Makeup... Read More.

Donald Trump files motion for special master to review items seized in Mar-a-Lago raid

Monday, August 22 by ABC News

(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) -- Former President Donald Trump filed a motion in federal court in Florida on Monday seeking the appointment of a special master to review materials seized by the Justice Department from his Mar-a-Lago estate in a raid earlier this month. The... Read More.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp files motion to delay testifying in Fulton County election probe

Wednesday, August 17 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp filed a motion on Wednesday looking to delay a subpoena for his testimony in front of the special grand jury as part of the ongoing criminal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Fulton County. In the... Read More.

Judge rejects motion to declare a mistrial in Johnny Depp defamation case

Wednesday, July 13 by ABC News

Amber Heard was served another legal defeat in a Fairfax, Virginia, courtroom on Wednesday. Judge Penny Azcarate, who presided over the headline-grabbing defamation case between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife, rejected a motion from Heard's attorneys to declare a mistrial. Heard's legal team's argument centered on... Read More.

Judge denies motion to reduce bond for Crumbleys, parents of Michigan school shooter

Tuesday, April 19 by ABC News

(PONTIAC, Mich.) -- The parents of the accused Michigan school shooter were denied a request to reduce their bond on Tuesday. Circuit Court Judge Cheryl Matthews said the events leading to the arrest of Jennifer and James Crumbley make the bond currently set appropriate, as... Read More.

Judge denies motion to reduce bond for parents of Michigan school shooter

Tuesday, April 19 by ABC News

(PONTIAC, Mich.) -- The parents of the accused Michigan school shooter were denied a request to reduce their bond on Tuesday. Circuit Court Judge Cheryl Matthews said the events leading to the arrest of Jennifer and James Crumbley make the bond currently set appropriate, as... Read More.

Motion Picture Academy bans Will Smith from attending any Academy event for 10 years

Friday, April 8 by ABC News

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has determined that Will Smith will be banned from attending any of its events -- including the Academy Awards -- for a decade. In a statement, the Academy noted Friday, "The 94th Oscars were meant to be... Read More.

NY Attorney General files motion to hold Trump in contempt for ignoring subpoena

Thursday, April 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump should be held in contempt for failing to respond to a subpoena as instructed, the New York Attorney General’s office said Thursday in a new court filing. New York Attorney General Letitia James also asked the judge to... Read More.

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