12:30 Report — Trump hush money trial on recess as case winds down

It’s Wednesday. Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and I like to think of it as the Thursday night of the year. Are you following? 😉 Here’s what will happen today:

• The Trump trial was adjourned until after the Memorial Day weekend. He identified five main moments that could determine a jury’s decision.
• A video of a baby answering the question “Who wants to go to the Four Seasons Orlando?” It became a hot topic on TikTok. The video and accompanying responses are incredibly funny.
• RNC headquarters was placed on lockdown after receiving a vial of blood in a package.

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Both the prosecution and defense had previously put the case on hold. president trump hush money trial.

What’s happening now?: Judge Juan Melchan The jury was dismissed over Memorial Day weekend, and both sides are scheduled to hold closing arguments after the holiday.

hill Nile Stanage We have compiled a list of the five biggest aspects of a trial that juries must consider.

• A meeting between Cohen and Trump in the Oval Office in early 2017.At that time michael coen They claim they discussed the alleged plan.
• While the defense tried to poke holes in the credibility of former Trump fixers, Stanage argues there were two notable instances in which the former president’s team appeared to be successful.
• adult movie stars stormy daniels “Her detailed account of her relationship with Trump may make his blanket denial of the meeting seem flimsy,” Stanidge wrote.
• Former aide Hope Hicks testimony. The big question is whether Trump wanted to silence Daniels because he wanted to avoid embarrassment or because of his potential to become president.
• Former National Enquirer Publisher david peckerHe testified that there was a “catch-and-kill” strategy to suppress negative stories.

Read the Stanage explanation Among the five biggest moments for the jury to consider.

• “Why does Trump keep reading printouts of news articles in court?”: washington post
• “How the media is covering Judge Marchand in Trump’s criminal trial.”: new york times

The Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington was placed on lockdown after receiving a package containing vials of blood, according to U.S. Capitol Police. (The Hill )

president bidenAnother 160,000 borrowers will have their student loans canceled. This would result in his student loans being canceled for 4.75 million Americans.

Who is included in this round?: “The 160,000 borrowers are people enrolled in the Biden administration’s SAVE plan who are public employees, such as teachers, nurses, and law enforcement officers, or who were granted relief under amended IDR plans.” (the hill )

wall street journal Natalie Andrews report “A leading bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed new rules that would require presidents to release their tax returns and family members to disclose more financial information, but the bill faces opposition from the White House. invited.”

Wow, I’m obsessed with these photos: Business Insider Brian Metzger A roll call attendee posted a photo of the congressional chess tournament Bill Clark. I love Sen’s seriousness. Ted Cruz(Republican, Texas) accepts. 📸 photograph

All Bill Clark photos todayClark said, “At that time [House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.)] photo bombed [Punchbowl’s Jake Sherman’s] “Video conference call” 📸 photograph

A video of a mother asking her young children, “Who wants to go to the Four Seasons Orlando?” It became a hot topic on TikTok. Her 13-month-old daughter’s hand suddenly went up and her daughter responded, “Ugh! 👆.” In other words, this baby will *absolutely love* taking part in a relaxing excursion.

The baby’s reactions are far more mature than a one-year-old child, and have caused an uproar on the internet. Well, some people are worried about our reality.

📹 Watch trending videos — It has been viewed over 41 million times so far.

I burst into tears when I saw the comments on the video. Here are some of my favorites.

🗨️ Abby: “Oh, Mom, it would be really dazzling to be a part of Orlando’s Four Seasons.”

🗨️ Andrea: “[She] I had to shake [her] Finally, raise your arms [she’s] Just an ignorant baby.”

🗨️ Cyrus: “As if [she] I waited and answered which season it was. ”

🗨️ Forrest: “Amazing mom. Absolutely amazing. Not only will I be joining you on my four-season visit to Orlando, but I will also be accompanied by my most beloved family members.”

Below is my favorite response video:

📱 this stitch Perfectly encapsulates the Four Seasons Baby

📱 Something is happening this babyme too! I laughed out loud when I saw this video.

🥣 celebrate: Today is National Vanilla Pudding Day.

🍗 Some people call it a party, I call it a dinner.: Wendy’s now sells 50 pieces of chicken nuggets. (people)

RFK Jr.’s preppy look : The New York Times Vanessa Friedmanwrite: “The power of the Kennedy look”

excerpt : “In an election fought in part by images flooding social media and pitting archetype against archetype, we saw reality TV monarch Donald J. Trump in a 1980s red tie and Washington in an aviator suit. D.C.’s dealmaker President Biden offers a different kind of Rorschach test, at least stylistically speaking. , a shock of gray hair, and a weather-beaten tan are not the only things that make him stand out.”

It contains the House of Representatives and the Senate. President Biden and vice president harrisI’m in Washington. (always eastern)

• 1pm : White House Press Secretary Karine Jean PierreReport to the reporter. 💻 live stream

• 2 pm: First House vote. The final vote is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. 📆 Today’s Agenda

• 3:15pm: 2 votes in the Senate. 📆 Today’s topic

• 4pm : Biden welcomes Kenyan president William RutoTo the White House.

• 4:30pm: Biden and Ruto meet with business leaders.