A new lawsuit has been filed by bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, accusing Barbara Fried, the mother of former cryptocurrency king Sam Bankman-Fried, of acting as a key advisor for political campaign contributions. The lawsuit alleges that Fried played a central role in her son’s “political contribution strategy,” which ultimately led to criminal charges against him
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President Joe Biden expressed his joy at the release of five American prisoners from Iran, hailing it as a long-awaited repatriation. In a statement, he declared, “Today, five innocent Americans who were imprisoned in Iran are finally coming home.” However, despite the celebratory tone, underlying concerns and diplomatic implications shadowed the release. This event unfolded
Donald Trump, the former president of the United States and leading Republican candidate for the party’s 2024 presidential nomination, launched a scathing attack on special counsel Jack Smith. Smith, who headed two federal investigations into Trump, recently sought restrictions on what the former president can say about his federal election interference case. This article delves
The news broke on Thursday that Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been indicted on three criminal counts related to his possession of a firearm. This development comes after a deal with federal prosecutors unexpectedly fell through, leaving Hunter Biden facing serious charges. In the indictment filed in U.S. District Court in
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
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