Trump lawyer worries jurors will face ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ over Memorial Day
One of former President Donald Trump’s lead lawyers worries that jurors in the New York hush money trial are likely to suffer from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” during their Memorial Day outing. Alina Habba said she was confident in the work done by Trump’s defense but said jurors should have been sequestered from the general public […]
GOP worries its problems will outlive Greene’s ineffective motion
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) ineffectual effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was a big climax, but the House rejects her motion. It could have had a much longer impact than the 35 minutes it took. Leave it empty. The key ramifications are how Mr. Johnson, with Democratic support, will be able to […]
Social Security, retirement crisis worries 'peak boomers' – Business Insider
downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. David Kirsch, 64 (not pictured), worries that his Social Security and 401(k) won’t be enough for his retirement. Westend61/Getty Images David Kirsch, 64, worries he won’t have enough money to retire comfortably in a few years. He is one of the 30 […]
Trump trades New York worries for hit of adulation from his Maga faithful | Donald Trump
aA gigantic plane lands at a remote, rural Michigan airport as music from the Tom Cruise movie “Top Gun” blares from the speakers. The late afternoon sun illuminated the Rolls-Royce’s engines and the five giant gold letters “TRUMP” on the side of the plane. The red-clad crowd roared as the plane came to a stop […]
Trump admits worries about RFK Jr. as polls tighten between him and Biden
Former President Donald Trump isn’t sure if a third-party candidate will drive a wedge between him and victory in November, but Republicans adjacent to him are. That’s a change to the general belief that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom Trump called “extremely liberal,” has only served to siphon votes away from Democrats after a lifelong […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom worries about ‘overindulgence’ and ‘obsession’ with Trump hush money trial: ‘Less is more’
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was concerned about the “overreach” of Donald Trump’s hush money trial and suggested focusing on the former president could give him an electoral advantage. . MSNBC host Jen Psaki asked the governor about the “chorus” of people who think the hush money trial will only help Trump politically, […]
Surging US energy shares reflect robust growth, inflation worries – Investing.com
Louis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. energy stocks are soaring as investors look to protect their portfolios from a worrying resurgence in inflation while benefiting from higher oil prices and a better-than-expected economy. The energy sector is up about 17% in 2024, roughly doubling the year-to-date return of the broader index. Its rally has […]
PPI Inflation Hitting 11-Month High ‘Tempers’ Worries, ‘Inflation Has Been Coming Down’
On Bloomberg’s Thursday broadcast of “Balance of Power,” Heather Boushey, a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, said March PPI inflation data: It marked the highest level in almost a year., “allayed” concerns following the CPI report, asserting that “this economy continues to serve the American people,” adding, “It’s clear that we’ve […]
House Republicans who voted down FISA rule shut down worries of censure: ‘Go ahead’
House Republicans are brushing off concerns that they will be censured for voting down a rule that would bring the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to the floor, with a few taunting, “Go ahead.” On Wednesday, 19 Republicans voted with Democrats to effectively kill the House’s attempts to move a bill forward that […]
Biden seizes on student debt relief amid worries about young voters
President Biden is moving forward with a “life-changing” student loan relief plan as he woos younger voters amid signs that a key voting bloc could leave the party or simply drop out in November. New NPR/NewsHour/Marist poll A poll released last week found former President Trump holds a two-point lead over Biden among Millennial and […]