president of the United States from 2017 to 2021
Trump could have helped response to Jan. 6 riot — but didn’t — per new testimony: Two senior leaders of the D.C. guard at the time of the Capitol attack painted ...
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Supreme Court gives skeptical eye to key statute used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters
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Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
- The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.
- During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.
- The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
Can Trump Still Run for President if He Is Convicted?: The Constitution and American law have clear answers for only some of the questions that would arise if a ...
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Trump’s New York trial shows the justice system is working: Trump is partially right about one thing: We have a two-tiered justice system.
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Fact check: Trump’s false and unsubstantiated claims about his Manhattan criminal case
cnn.com/2024/04/14/politics/fact-check-trump-false-hush-money-criminal-case/
Economic advisers close to Donald Trump are actively debating ways to devalue the U.S. dollar if he gets elected to a second term ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/04/15/devaluing-dollar-trump-trade-war-00152009
HAPPENING NOW: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre hosts the White House press briefing. abcnews.go.com/politics
Iran attack live updates: Israel vows to respond to retaliatory drone and missile strikes
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
White House ripped over sanctions waiver that critics say put billions of dollars in Iran's hands
nypost.com/2024/04/14/us-news/white-house-ripped-over-sanctions-waiver-that-critics-say-put-billions-of-dollars-in-irans-hands/
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
Just days before a firebrand politician named Donald is about to stand trial, he goes on TV to slam the charges as baseless and biased ... Show more www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/12/trump-trial-special-treatment-justice-system-00151814
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
Here's the new plan to boost background checks for guns bought at shows or online
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Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
- A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.
- President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.
- The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.
- Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
Oil and gas companies must pay more to drill on public lands under new Biden administration rule
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Quick Glance: Biden Raises Drilling Costs on Federal Lands, Trump Courts Oil Donors
- The Biden administration has finalized a new rule requiring oil companies to pay at least ten times more for drilling on federal lands to generate more revenue for taxpayers.
- While Trump discusses easing drilling regulations with energy executives, the US is historically pumping a lot of crude oil, complicating regulations for Trump and Biden's climate agenda.
- The rule mandates higher bonds and royalties for fossil fuels on federal lands to better compensate taxpayers and cover the costs of cleaning up abandoned wells.
- In addition to reshaping fossil fuel production on federal lands, the administration has advanced renewable energy development on these tracts and significantly reduced rents and fees for clean energy projects.
David Cameron warns US politicians against ‘appeasement’ of Russia : UK foreign secretary steps up efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but is snubbed by senior ...
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Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
Trump weighs polarizing former rodeo cowboy for Cabinet post: The former — and possibly future — president has also discussed several less controversial ...
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If Trump wins, he plans to free Wall Street from 'burdensome regulations': A second Trump White House would seek to sharply reduce the power of U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/us/if-trump-wins-he-plans-free-wall-street-burdensome-regulations-2024-04-12/
Abortion opponents still expect federal action from Trump. Here’s what it could look like.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/10/trump-abortion-federal-action/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
RFK Jr. sounds like Trump as he courts MAGA voters: Kennedy's independent campaign appears to hurt President Biden more than Trump in many polls ...
axios.com/2024/04/10/kennedy-trump-maga-biden-voters
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Consultant Terminated for Comments on Removing Biden
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign has ended its contract with a consultant who urged people to vote for him to 'get rid of Biden', even if it means electing Donald Trump.
- Campaign manager Amaryllis Fox announced the decision in response to a supporter's request to distance the campaign from consultant Rita Palma.
- Palma misrepresented her role in the campaign, leading to an immediate termination of her contract, as stated by Fox.
- The consultant falsely claimed to be the New York State Director of the campaign at an event unaffiliated with the campaign, resulting in her dismissal.
Biden promotes new student debt relief plan in Wisconsin: President Joe Biden says student loan relief will empower Americans to pursue their dreams without the ...
apnews.com/article/biden-student-loan-education-forgiveness-069d64e7e6fc4edd967adf6bc5f7e699
Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief
- The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.
- The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.
- Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.
- In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.
Justice Dept. declines to give Biden-Hur audio recordings to House committee: Officials said GOP lawmakers already have transcripts of special counsel Robert Hur ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/08/biden-hur-audio-justice-house-subpoena/
Quick Glance: Justice Dept. refuses to provide Biden-Hur audio recordings to House committee
- Justice Department officials informed House Republicans that they do not plan to give audio recordings of President Biden's interviews with the special counsel investigating his handling of classified documents.
- The decision was made as lawmakers already possess transcripts of the interviews, indicating that the request may be more about politics than seeking genuine information.
- Special counsel Hur found evidence that Biden retained classified government materials after leaving the vice presidency, but concluded that there was insufficient proof to pursue criminal charges.
- Republican lawmakers have threatened to hold the Attorney General in contempt if the recordings are not handed over, raising concerns about potential implications on future investigations.
Napolitano: For Trump to run as ‘law and order candidate’ would be like ‘me saying I play in the NBA’
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4579927-napolitano-for-trump-to-run-as-law-and-order-candidate-would-be-like-me-saying-i-play-in-the-nba/
Scoop: Trump, GOP plot 2025 criminal probe of Bidens: Trump has said retribution against his enemies would be a central theme of his administration if he wins in ...
axios.com/2024/04/08/trump-gop-plot-biden-probe-2025
Why Republicans impeached Biden's top border official Mayorkas: The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives this week is due to deliver its ...
reuters.com/world/us/why-republicans-impeached-bidens-top-border-official-alejandro-mayorkas-2024-04-08/
Judge in Trump classified docs case faces mounting scrutiny: Legal experts have raised questions about Aileen Cannon's qualifications to continue overseeing the ...
axios.com/2024/04/05/aileen-cannon-trump-classified-documents-case
Justice official Clark violated ethics in aiding Trump, D.C. Bar panel finds: A D.C. Bar panel found that Jeffrey Clark violated ethics rules when he was at the ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/04/justice-jeffrey-clark-bar-trump/
Judge berates DOJ over Republican subpoenas in Hunter Biden probe: WASHINGTON — A federal judge berated the Justice Department on Friday for instructing two of ...
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/judge-berates-doj-republican-subpoenas-hunter-biden-probe-rcna146681
Biden Will Try Again to Wipe Out Student Loan Debt for Millions of Borrowers: The Supreme Court blocked President Biden’s first attempt at large-scale student ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/05/us/politics/biden-student-loan-debt.html
Billionaire Don Hankey provided Trump's $175 million bond: Providing Donald Trump’s $175 million appeal bond when other insurers wouldn’t is business as usual ...
nbcnews.com/business/business-news/billionaire-don-hankey-trump-175-million-bond-subprime-car-loans-rcna146232
Quick Glance: Understanding Don Hankey: The Billionaire Who Bailed Out Trump with $175 Million
- California billionaire Don Hankey stepped in to pay Donald Trump's $175 million bond, preventing the former president from facing potential bankruptcy.
- Hankey, known as the 'little-known king of subprime car loans,' boasts assets exceeding $22.5 billion and operates an auto services empire in Los Angeles.
- At 80 years old, Hankey emphasized that his decision to cover Trump's bond was a business move rather than a political statement, highlighting his neutral stance on political matters.
- Paying Trump's bond was influenced by the former president's legal defense strategy in a New York civil case centered around asset overvaluation, where Hankey found parallels in his own business practices.
Trump’s Second-Term Blueprint Would Take A Wrecking Ball To Public Lands: William Perry Pendley, an anti-federal land zealot, wrote the playbook for a ...
huffpost.com/entry/project-2025-trump-blueprint-public-lands_n_660f001fe4b083254eab6ba5
Allies consider moving Ukraine arms group into NATO to shield it from Trump: Officials are expected to discuss gradually moving the organization — called the ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/02/allies-consider-moving-ukraine-arms-group-into-nato-to-shield-it-from-trump-00150151
Trump’s immigration rhetoric makes inroads with some Democrats. That could be a concern for Biden
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Exclusive: Trump allies plot anti-racism protections — for white people: Trump's Justice Department would push to eliminate or upend programs designed counter ...
axios.com/2024/04/01/trump-reverse-racism-civil-rights
Politico: NATO eyes $100 billion Ukraine fund and Ramstein group takeover amid looming Trump presidency - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/03/politico-nato-eyes-100-billion-ukraine-fund-and-ramstein-group-takeover-amid-looming-trump-presidency/
Esper ‘definitely not voting for Trump,’ leaves door open for Biden: Former Trump Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Friday said he is not voting for his old boss ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4565533-esper-definitely-not-voting-for-trump-leaves-door-open-for-biden/
Election denier who Trump wanted to take over DOJ invokes the 5th in disbarment hearing
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Quick Glance: Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark may face disbarment for aiding Trump
- D.C. Bar attorney recommends professional sanctions for Clark's attempt to overturn election
- Clark accused of repeatedly violating Justice Department ethics in election interference efforts
- Allegations include drafting a letter with false claims regarding election fraud
- Testimony reveals Clark's defiance of DOJ policies and personal meetings with Trump
Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss tax charges met with skepticism by Trump-appointed judge
axios.com/2024/03/27/hunter-biden-dismiss-tax-charges
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden to Challenge Tax Charges as Politically Motivated
- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, unexpectedly appears at a House Oversight Committee meeting to vote on contempt of Congress charges.
- A U.S. judge expresses skepticism towards Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his tax evasion case on the grounds of political targeting.
- The judge questions the evidence of political pressure and doubts the influence of two IRS agents on the prosecution's decision.
- Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax evasion charges and faces two separate criminal cases, one involving alleged illegal gun purchase while using drugs.
Top Republican hints at an off-ramp from impeaching Biden: House Republicans don't appear to have the votes to impeach President Joe Biden and Rep ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/top-republican-hints-ramp-impeaching-biden-rcna145309
Trump calls his globe-trotting ex-diplomat ‘my envoy.’ Neither is in office.: Richard Grenell has been acting as a kind of shadow secretary of state ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/28/richard-grenell-trump-envoy-serbia-guatemala/
Top Republican hints at an off-ramp from impeaching Biden: House Republicans don't appear to have the votes to impeach President Joe Biden and Rep ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/top-republican-hints-ramp-impeaching-biden-rcna145309
Trump Justice official Clark faces ethics hearing over 2020 election role: Jeffrey Clark, a senior official in former U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
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Republicans threaten to hold AG Merrick Garland in contempt over Joe Biden documents case
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Quick Glance: Republicans Threaten AG Garland Over Biden Documents Case
- House Republicans threatened to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress if he did not turn over unredacted materials related to the special counsel probe into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.
- Reps. James Comer and Jim Jordan demanded Garland comply with the subpoena by providing the unredacted audio and transcripts of Hur’s hourslong interviews with Biden and his ghostwriter by April 8.
- The Justice Department emphasized its transparency with Congress throughout the process in response to the letter from the Republican chairmen.
- There are major differences between the two probes: Biden returned the documents and cooperated with the investigation, while Trump is accused of concealing documents from the government and seeking to destroy potentially incriminating evidence.
Justice Department: Crackdown on threats to election officials won’t relent: A federal task force on election threats has brought 20 criminal cases since 2021.
politico.com/news/2024/03/25/justice-department-threats-election-officials-00148934
Two Christian advocacy groups have welcomed the move by the United States to ban the flying of the Pride flag at its embassies ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240328/victory-democracy #GLNRToday
Criminal referrals create new headaches for GOP impeachment investigators: Republicans are weighing criminal referrals to the Justice Department instead of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4550356-criminal-referrals-create-new-headaches-for-gop-impeachment-investigators/
Other than Trump, virtually no one was doing better four years ago: The former president is making a mistake by urging Americans to compare his record with that ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/24/trump-biden-2024-better-off-four-years-ago/
Cohen slams DOJ for lack of transparency in Trump hush money case: Michael Cohen, the ex-personal attorney of former President Trump, slammed the Department of ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4551908-cohen-slams-doj-for-lack-of-transparency-hush-money-case/
How does the U.S. refugee system work?: The United States has long been a safe haven for refugees from around the world. President Biden is working to expand the ...
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Trump's dark 'retribution' pledge at center of 2024 bid, but can he make it reality?
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‘I’m pissed’: Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro blasts justice system before heading to federal prison
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Quick Glance: Peter Navarro Reports to Prison for Defiance of Congress
- Former White House adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison on Tuesday for a contempt of Congress conviction, making him the first senior Trump administration official to be imprisoned for a crime related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison for refusing to comply with a subpoena for documents and testimony from the House committee investigating the riot by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.
- Prior to his incarceration at the federal prison in Miami, Navarro defiantly addressed reporters, labeling his conviction as the “partisan weaponization of the judicial system.
- After casting his vote in Florida on Tuesday, Trump was questioned about Navarro.
HAPPENING NOW: Congressional Democrats hold a news conference marking the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. abcnews.go.com/politics
Trump-backed charity Border911 may be 'breaking the law' with border-focused push to influence election, some experts say
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Biden and Obama look to capitalize on Trump’s latest threats to repeal Obamacare: President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama will team up to rally ...
cnn.com/2024/03/20/politics/barack-obama-joe-biden-donald-trump-obamacare/
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Top former US generals say failures of Biden administration in planning drove chaotic fall of Kabul
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Adam Schiff: DOJ should have moved faster with Trump indictments: "That delay has contributed to a situation where none of these trials may go forward ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/17/adam-schiff-justice-department-trump-indictments-00147480
Mnuchin’s interest in TikTok and a distressed NY bank echoes his pre-Trump investment playbook
apnews.com/article/mnuchin-tiktok-nycb-indymac-lego-movie-5527566c81a6f3d9b288bba232f55684
TikTok Ban: China Has The Power To Block Sale, Gains Leverage Over Washington - Invesco QQQ Trust, Series
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
Biden says he never meant to keep classified documents. Hur stands by report on president's memory
apnews.com/article/classified-documents-biden-hur-special-counsel-122526da6d89d7bf4d6ccfc54590312b
Trump was informed of prohibited items in Jan. 6 rally crowd, his driver testified
politico.com/news/2024/03/12/trump-jan-6-rally-driver-testified-00146630
Taxing the rich to cut deficit: Five takeaways from President Biden's proposed budget
eu.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/11/biden-federal-budget-proposal-takeaways/72929087007/
Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
I voted for Trump – twice. Liz Cheney's book and DOJ's Jan. 6 indictment changed my mind
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/03/11/republican-voter-trump-cheney-book-2024-election/72874734007/
White House-Justice Dept. tensions high as Hur prepares to testify on Hill: Special counsel Robert Hur angered the White House by denigrating President Biden’s ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/11/hur-biden-garland-classified-white-house-congress/
Ex-DOJ Official: 'Sure Sounds Like' Trump Just Wrote Third Lawsuit From E. Jean Carroll
huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-e-jean-carroll-lawsuit-katyal_n_65eea09de4b032e17a828f56
'He's a threat to democracy. Weaponized government. Weaponized the FBI. Weaponized the DOJ.' Donald Trump leveled familiar charges at Joe Biden as the two ... Show more reut.rs/48kNthf
A Trump criminal trial could run right up to and through the 2024 election: It seems as if the entire point is to try Trump before the election ...
thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/4520212-a-trump-criminal-trial-could-run-right-up-to-and-through-the-2024-election/
Justice Department projects large drop in special counsel spending: President Joe Biden’s budget proposal estimates that expenditures for special prosecutors ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/11/justice-department-special-counsel-spending-00146333
In Trump Supreme Court immunity appeal, timing of case could be a win for ex-president
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/08/trump-supreme-court-immunity-schedule/72841364007/
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