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What’s happening now…
– Experts warn that Iran could have nuclear bomb ready before US presidential elections
– Navy SEAL who killed Bin Laden sues hotel over career-ending incident
– Harris campaign touts “biggest achievement of the 2024 election cycle”
Election Challenges
Judge Juan Marchan has decided to postpone former President Trump's sentencing in the case of New York State v. Trump until after the November presidential election.
Trump's sentencing hearing is scheduled for November 26. The original trial date was September 18.
“Public confidence in the integrity of our justice system demands a jury verdict that is free from confusion or distortion and a sentencing hearing that is focused entirely on consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors,” Judge Marchan wrote in Friday's letter.
After a six-week trial that stemmed from an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Trump was convicted of all 34 counts of first-degree falsifying business records in an unprecedented criminal trial. ….read more
Judge Juan Marchan gives instructions to the jury before the verdict in the criminal trial of Republican presidential candidate and former US president Donald Trump at a state court in Manhattan, New York City, US, May 29, 2024. In this courtroom sketch, Trump is accused of falsifying business records to hide money paid to silence porn actress Stormy Daniels in 2016. (Reuters/Jane Rosenberg)
The White House
Big Stick: Biden-Harris administration needs 'more aggressive' plan to counter Iran-backed Houthis, experts warn …read more
Impact of the election: Experts warn Iran could have nuclear bomb before next president takes office …read more
In the family: 'Not yet': KJP suggests Biden won't pardon Hunter …read more
US President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden embrace onstage at the end of the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 19, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris is due to formally accept her party's presidential nomination at the DNC, which runs from August 19-22 in Chicago. (Photo: Brendan Smiarowski/AFP) (Photo: Brendan Smiarowski/AFP via Getty Images)
Capitol Hill
Senator Succession: Senate Republicans prepare for last-minute leadership run – could be key Trump ally …read more
Trump has told allies that he wants Daines to run for Senate Republican leader. (Reuters/AP)
“If we close it down, we lose.” House Republicans privately concerned about impact of government shutdown …read more
Court Order: Trump attends appeals hearing in first loss against E. Jean Carroll …read more
Stop spying: House prepares for 'China Week' as bill to combat CCP espionage votes …read more
Trials and tribulations
trump: Former President slams lawyers at press conference following E. Jean Carroll hearing …read more
“He should be dead.” Trump responds to Bragg trial delay: 'This case needs to end' …read more
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks to media after a jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in New York. (AP/Seth Wenig)
Tales from the Trail
Bold Predictions: Senate GOP campaign chairman 'concerned' about fundraising disparity but predicts who will win majority …read more
Democrat cash dash: Harris nearly tripled Trump's fundraising last month …read more
Signs of Weakness: Harris fails to put together Biden's 2020 winning coalition: Analysis …read more
Democratic presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden arrive at a campaign event at the IBEW Local 5 union hall in Pittsburgh on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Martin) (AP Photo/Jacqueline Martin)
'deflection': Harris quickly calls for gun control after Georgia shooting, remains silent on armed Venezuelan immigrant gangs …read more
Habramos: Harris was in Phoenix for a Spanish-language radio interview with comedian Rickey Smiley. …read more
She went there: Jane Fonda claims Trump will jail protesters at Harris overseas voter event …read more
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 10: Jane Fonda attends the “TriBeCaX – Celebrating Advertising's Most Famous Line” event at The Convene in New York City on June 10, 2024. (Photo by Jason Mendes/Getty Images for TriBeCa Festival) (Getty Images)
Nationwide
“Didn't happen”: Navy SEAL who killed Bin Laden sues hotel over career-ruining incident …read more
Killed: Governor Newsom vetoes controversial bill that would give mortgages to illegal immigrants …read more
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a controversial bill that would have given illegal immigrants hundreds of thousands of dollars in home loans. (AP Photo/Stephen Sene)
Democrats Downgraded: Political handicapper shifts Montana Senate to 'Republican' position as Tester trails …read more
Steel sales storm: Concerted opposition to Nippon U.S. Steel acquisition a mistake: economists, Pittsburgh officials …read more
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