Trump judge Chutkan tees up immunity battle in Jan. 6 case as election nears
The federal judge overseeing former President Trump's federal election interference case scheduled a flurry of activity Thursday leading up to Election Day. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan Written schedule instructions A high-stakes battle will unfold in the coming weeks over whether the charges against President Trump should be dismissed following the Supreme Court's ruling on […]
Schumer tees up vote on major online kids safety bills after months-long battle
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to introduce two major bills this week aimed at protecting kids online, following months of pressure from parents who are victims. Schumer’s office confirmed that the two bills, the Child Online Safety Act and a related bill called COPPA 2.0, will receive their first procedural votes as early as […]
Trump tees off on Biden’s immigration measures at Wisconsin rally
Former President Trump on Tuesday made immigration and border security the centerpiece of his appeal to Wisconsin voters, suggesting his anti-immigration policies would boost his support with that key voting bloc. Trump, speaking at a rally in Racine, about 30 miles south of Milwaukee, where next month’s Republican National Convention will be held, began his […]
Chuck Schumer tees up Wednesday vote on contraception bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York announced in a letter to “Dear Colleagues” that the Senate will vote on a contraception rights bill on Wednesday, coming just before the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that struck down the right to an abortion. Governor Schumer began his letter by noting that June […]
Coinbase adds former Rep. Kendrick Meek as House tees up crypto vote
Former Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-Fla.) will join Coinbase’s global advisory board, the crypto trading giant first told The Hill. Meek’s addition to the Global Advisory Council comes ahead of the House vote on the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, also known as FIT21. What FIT21 makes is Major changes Regulation of […]
Scottie Scheffler tees off for PGA Championship’s 2nd round after arrest
Hours after his arrest, Scottie Scheffler teed off on the 10th hole of the second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Course in Kentucky. When his name was announced and Scheffler walked towards the tee box, he received a huge round of applause. Scheffler returned to the course an hour before tee time. […]
Rory McIlroy divorce, LIV drama take backset as PGA Championship tees off
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — They begin their second major championship of 2024 on Thursday. At 7:15 a.m., the ball soars during the first tee time of the PGA Championship at Valhalla. Only then can the golf world turn its weary eyes from the game’s ongoing melodrama to something more fascinating: amazing golf shots, historical pursuits, and […]
House tees up vote on antisemitism bill some Democrats fear may inflame tensions
The House will vote on an antisemitism bill on Wednesday in response to the nationwide pro-Palestinian protests occurring across college campuses, with some House Democrats coming out against the legislation as it would expand the definition of antisemitism. The bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023, which was introduced by Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), would require […]
Hush money trial judge tees up ruling on whether Trump violated gag order, should pay thousands
The judge presiding over former President Trump’s hush money trial in New York City has announced that he will hear arguments this month on whether Trump violated the gag order during the incident and should pay a $1,000 fine for each violation. Judge Juan Melchán said he will hear arguments on April 24 at 2:15 […]
House tees up 17 bills related to Iran/Israel for this week
FOX is said to be expecting a “solid foreign policy week” following this weekend’s events between Iran and Israel. The House of Representatives has abandoned its original “Home Appliance Week” plan and is considering 17 bills to “hurt” Iran or show support for Israel. Republican government clashes with ABC’s Stephanopoulos over President Trump in heated […]