Trump Looks to Block Key Witnesses at Hush-money Trial
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team moved Monday to prevent three primary witnesses from testifying in his hush-money trial, set to begin next month in New York. Trump attorney Todd Blanche sought to block testimony from Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen and the two women that he is accused of paying to keep silent about […]
Trump-backed Whatley Launches Bid for RNC Chair
Michael Whatley, the Donald Trump-endorsed chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party, has officially announced his bid to succeed Ronna McDaniel as chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC). The expected development follows McDaniel’s decision to step down from her leadership role next month. On Monday, Whatley announced his candidacy in a message sent to […]
Report: Gov. Kristi Noem Meets With Trump in Florida
South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem, who is on the short list to be Republican front-runner Donald Trump’s vice president pick, met with the former president at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday, the Daily Caller reported. Noem, 52, is in her second term as governor, which she won in November 2022 […]
Sen. McConnell: Not Going to Let Government Shut Down
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Monday that Senate Republicans will not let the government shut down, and warned his colleagues Americans will be watching closely how Congress responds. Funding for the departments of Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and Veterans Affairs is set to run out by the end of the week. […]
Co-Chair of Harvard Antisemitism Task Force Resigns
The co-chair of Harvard’s antisemitism task force resigned Sunday reportedly because she believed the university would not commit to acting on the group’s recommendations. Raffaella Sadun, a professor at Harvard Business School, was appointed to the Presidential Task Force on Combating Antisemitism last month by Interim President Alan Garber. But she stepped down after demanding […]
Bill Filed in Ky. Adds Abortion Exceptions With Rape, Incest
Legislation aimed at easing Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban by creating limited exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest was introduced Monday in the GOP-dominated House, as lawmakers wrangle with an issue at the forefront of last year’s campaign for governor. Republican state Rep. Ken Fleming filed the measure on the last day that new […]
Letter Containing White Powder Sent to Don Jr.’s Home
Emergency crews responded Monday after a letter containing an unidentified white powder was sent to the Florida home of Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of former President and GOP front-runner Donald Trump. A person familiar with the matter said that results on the substance were inconclusive, but officials do not believe it was deadly. […]
Ex-FBI Informant Appears in Court
A former FBI informant charged with fabricating a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden’s family must remain behind bars while he awaits trial, a judge ruled Monday, reversing an earlier order releasing the man. U.S. District Judge Otis Wright II in Los Angeles ordered Alexander Smirnov’s detention after prosecutors raised concerns that the man […]
Biden, Trump to Visit Texas Border Thursday: Sources
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make dueling trips to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on Thursday after congressional talks on a deal to rein in illegal migration collapsed, according to people familiar with the plans. The visits underscore the central role immigration is going to play in the 2024 presidential race. […]
FTC Suing to Block $25B Kroger-Albertsons Deal
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and eight states said Monday they are suing to block supermarket chain Kroger’s $24.6 billion deal to buy smaller rival Albertsons, saying it would boost grocery prices for millions of Americans. The deal, which would create a grocery empire with more than 4,000 stores, has drawn tough scrutiny from lawmakers […]