The highly anticipated civil fraud trial, with implications that could permanently ban former President Donald Trump from conducting business in New York, commenced on Monday with a sense of theatricality. Led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, the lawsuit targets the former president, his company, three of his adult children, and top executives within
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In a surprising turn of events, Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida has announced his intent to file a motion to force out House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This bold move comes after Congress passed a stopgap spending bill, which McCarthy negotiated with Democrats due to a lack of support from his own party. Gaetz’s declaration
As lawmakers return to Congress, the United States is facing the possibility of its fourth partial government shutdown in a decade. The political infighting among Republicans who control the House of Representatives has brought the nation to the brink, with less than 18 hours to resolve the ongoing squabble. The inability to pass legislation that
Georgia’s Republican Senate Caucus has taken the decision to indefinitely suspend state Senator Colton Moore of Trenton, who represents a district in Georgia’s northwest corner. This action was a response to Moore’s attack on his fellow Republicans for opposing his plan to impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. The caucus, consisting of 32 out
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has voiced his criticism towards a short-term Senate government funding bill, casting doubt on its ability to enhance border security. In an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” McCarthy highlighted the Senate bill’s failure to address this critical issue. McCarthy referred to the governor of Massachusetts declaring a state of emergency
Former President Donald Trump faced a setback on Wednesday as his bid to have a federal judge removed from presiding over his criminal election-interference case was denied. Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that her recusal was “not warranted in this case,” dismissing Trump’s lawyers’ claims of bias against him. This decision has sparked controversy, reigniting debates
In a new legal development, Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Rudy Giuliani, his companies, and another attorney. The lawsuit alleges violations of computer fraud and data access regarding a laptop computer that Biden reportedly left at a Delaware repair shop. This lawsuit adds another layer to
In a significant decision, Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta has ordered that the identities of jurors in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump will remain undisclosed until the completion of the trial. The aim behind this ruling is to ensure the safety and privacy of the
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has enlisted the services of attorney Abbe Lowell to represent him in his federal bribery case. This comes as no surprise, considering Lowell’s extensive experience in handling high-profile litigation and notable clients such as Hunter Biden and Jared Kushner. Abbe Lowell has built a reputation as a skilled attorney through
The U.S. Senator from New Jersey, Bob Menendez, and his wife Nadine have found themselves embroiled in a serious scandal. They have been indicted in New York on federal bribery charges, accused of maintaining a “corrupt relationship” with three businessmen from their home state in order to safeguard their interests and benefit the nation of