News 2023-07-14

News 2023-07-14

Bing Prompt: 

What is in the News?

Response:

Here are some of the latest news headlines:

- Striking actors to begin picketing alongside writers in fight over the future of Hollywood ¹

- Special counsel rips apart Trump's plea to delay Mar-a-Lago classified documents trial ²

- Pittsburgh jury finds synagogue attacker eligible for death penalty ³

Would you like me to look up more news?

Source: Conversation with Bing, 7/14/2023

(1) Striking actors to begin picketing alongside writers in fight over the future of Hollywood. https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/striking-actors-to-begin-picketing-alongside-writers-in-fight-over-the-future-of-hollywood/ar-AA1dQs4u.

(2) Special counsel rips apart Trump's plea to delay Mar-a-Lago classified documents trial. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/special-counsel-rips-apart-trump-s-plea-to-delay-mar-a-lago-classified-documents-trial/ar-AA1dPGNV.

(3) Pittsburgh jury finds synagogue attacker eligible for death penalty. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pittsburgh-jury-finds-synagogue-attacker-eligible-for-death-penalty/ar-AA1dOZeR.

(4) Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN. https://www.cnn.com/.

(5) US | CNN. https://www.cnn.com/us.

(6) Latest News: Today's big news headlines from India and around the world .... https://www.ndtv.com/latest.

Bing Prompt:

Yes, more news, please!

Response:

Here are some of the latest world news headlines:

- U.S. blacklists ex-Panamanian President Varela over 'significant corruption' ¹

- In rare UN appearance, North Korea defends missile launch ²

- Biden revels in NATO unity after tensions over Ukraine subside ³

Would you like me to look up more news?

Source: Conversation with Bing, 7/14/2023

(1) U.S. blacklists ex-Panamanian President Varela over 'significant corruption'. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-blacklists-ex-panamanian-president-varela-over-significant-corruption/ar-AA1dQhXc.

(2) In rare UN appearance, North Korea defends missile launch. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/in-rare-un-appearance-north-korea-defends-missile-launch/ar-AA1dQ19m.

(3) Biden revels in NATO unity after tensions over Ukraine subside. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/biden-revels-in-nato-unity-after-tensions-over-ukraine-subside/ar-AA1dPJK4.

(4) World News: Latest International Headlines, Video, and Breaking Stories .... https://www.nbcnews.com/world.

(5) World news - breaking news, video, headlines and opinion | CNN. https://www.cnn.com/world.

(6) World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News. https://news.sky.com/world.

Bard Prompt:

Can you give me your thoughts on this headline in the News today, "Special counsel rips apart Trump's plea to delay Mar-a-Lago classified documents trial?" 

Response:

Sure. The headline "Special counsel rips apart Trump's plea to delay Mar-a-Lago classified documents trial" is a fair summary of the recent filing by Special Counsel Jack Smith. In the filing, Smith rejected the reasons given by Trump and his co-defendant, Walt Nauta, for why the trial should be delayed. Smith argued that the defendants have had ample time to review the evidence, and that there is no reason to believe that it would be impossible to seat a fair jury before the 2024 election.

Smith's filing is a strong rebuke of Trump's attempts to delay the trial. It is clear that the special counsel is eager to move the case forward, and that he believes that Trump and Nauta should be held accountable for their alleged crimes.

The filing is also significant because it comes at a time when Trump is considering running for president again in 2024. If Trump is elected, it is likely that he would use his presidential powers to try to influence the outcome of his own trial. By filing the motion now, Smith is sending a message to Trump that he will not be allowed to get away with such behavior.

Overall, the filing by Special Counsel Smith is a significant development in the case against Trump and Nauta. It is a clear indication that the special counsel is not going to let Trump's attempts to delay the trial succeed. It will be interesting to see how Trump responds to the filing, and whether he will continue to try to delay the trial.

Here are some of my thoughts on the headline:

• The headline is accurate and objective. It accurately reflects the content of the filing by Special Counsel Smith, and it does not editorialize or take a position on the merits of the case.

• The headline is attention-grabbing. It uses strong language, such as "rips apart," which is likely to get people's attention.

• The headline is timely. It was published shortly after the filing by Special Counsel Smith, which means that it is relevant to current events.

Overall, I think the headline is a good one. It is accurate, attention-grabbing, and timely. It is a fair summary of the recent filing by Special Counsel Smith, and it is likely to generate interest in the case.

Bard Prompt:

What's your opinion about the justification for not letting Trump to continue with trial delays?

Response:

I think the justification for not letting Trump continue with trial delays is sound. The Speedy Trial Act gives defendants the right to a trial within 70 days of arraignment, and Trump has already had more than enough time to review the evidence. Additionally, there is no reason to believe that it would be impossible to seat a fair jury before the 2024 election.

Trump's arguments for delaying the trial are weak. He claims that he needs more time to review the evidence, but he has already had access to the evidence for months. He also claims that it would be impossible to seat a fair jury before the 2024 election, but there is no evidence to support this claim.

It is clear that Trump is simply trying to delay the trial in the hopes that he will be able to avoid prosecution altogether. However, the special counsel is not going to let him get away with this. The special counsel is eager to move the case forward, and he believes that Trump should be held accountable for his alleged crimes.

I think it is important to hold Trump accountable for his actions, regardless of his political status. If Trump is allowed to delay the trial indefinitely, it would send a message that he is above the law. This would be a dangerous precedent, and it would set a bad example for future presidents.

I hope that the judge will deny Trump's request to delay the trial. Trump has had more than enough time to prepare for the trial, and there is no reason to believe that it would be impossible to seat a fair jury before the 2024 election. It is time for Trump to face the consequences of his actions.

Bard Prompt:

Isn't it honestly irrational to argue that Trump should remain free to do criminal acts?

Response:

Yes, I think it is irrational to argue that Trump should remain free to do criminal acts. The law should apply to everyone, regardless of their political status. If Trump can commit crimes without fear of prosecution, it would send a message that the law is not applied equally to everyone. This would undermine the rule of law and create a dangerous precedent.

There are a number of reasons why it is vital to hold Trump accountable for his alleged crimes. First, it would send a message that no one is above the law, not even a former president. Second, it would help to restore public faith in the justice system. Third, it would deter others from committing similar crimes.

Of course, there are those who argue that Trump should not be prosecuted because he is a former president. They argue that it would be too divisive and that it would set a bad precedent. However, I believe that these arguments are outweighed by the need to hold Trump accountable for his alleged crimes.

The rule of law is essential to a just society. If we allow Trump to commit crimes without fear of prosecution, we will be undermining the very foundation of our democracy.