In a recent development, a federal appeals court has rejected former President Donald Trump’s request to delay a defamation lawsuit filed against him by writer E. Jean Carroll. However, the court has granted an expedited appeal on the issue of whether Trump can claim absolute presidential immunity as a defense. While this offers a partial
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In a bipartisan effort, members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party are urging Congress to impose barriers on American investment in Chinese companies, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). While acknowledging the potential benefits of economic cooperation between the United States and China, lawmakers are concerned about the risks
Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff for Donald Trump, is making an attempt to pause an order that rejected his bid to move his Georgia criminal election interference case to federal court. In an “emergency motion” filed on Monday morning, Meadows requested a federal judge to stay the order that denied moving
In a series of recently released videos and transcripts, it has been revealed that Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and prominent Donald Trump supporter, lost his temper, used offensive language, and even stormed out of the room during a set of depositions earlier this year. These depositions were conducted as part of a defamation
A judge recently denied a request made by Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff under the Trump administration, to move his Georgia election conspiracy criminal case to federal court in Atlanta. This decision has significant implications for Meadows and his co-defendants, as well as for the future of similar requests. This article
Disney has recently amended its federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, narrowing its focus solely on its First Amendment claim. The entertainment company had initially included other claims related to a dispute over development contracts in the lawsuit, but those claims are now being pursued separately in a state-level lawsuit in Florida. In this
In a show of support for workers’ rights and the collective bargaining process, President Joe Biden is set to celebrate the recent West Coast dockworker contract in a ceremony at the White House. This contract, which was ratified after more than a year of negotiations, serves as a prime example of workers’ empowerment and the
Vice President Kamala Harris is embarking on her third trip to Southeast Asia and fourth to Asia overall. With her repeated visits to the region and her engagement with countries in Southeast Asia, Harris has positioned herself as a key interlocutor for the Democratic administration. These efforts are aimed at bolstering a network of partnerships
President Joe Biden’s age has become one of his greatest weaknesses as he prepares for a potential rematch with former President Donald Trump. According to a recent poll by the Wall Street Journal, a majority of registered voters, 73%, believe that Biden is too old to run for president. This perception of his age is
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo recently embarked on a significant visit to China, meeting with Chinese officials in both Beijing and Shanghai. This visit, although the fourth by a high-level U.S. official this summer, holds particular significance as Raimondo is the first U.S. Commerce secretary to travel to China in five years, a period marked