Late Night Tackles Trump’s Gag Order Hearing
nytimes.com “He violated the gag order during a hearing about whether he violated the gag order!” — JIMMY KIMMEL “Judge Merchan told Trump’s lead attorney — a guy named Todd Blanche —…
Kim Jong Un's Sister Pledges To Build North Korea's 'Overwhelming' Military Power Amid Rising Regional Tensions
benzinga.com In a recent statement, Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, announced that North Korea is committed to strengthening its military power to safeguard its…
Can Trump get a fair trial?
theweek.com Former President Donald Trump's first criminal trial got underway Monday with opening arguments and the first witness testimony in a Manhattan courtroom. Prosecutors said…
Senate passes bill banning TikTok if parent company does not sell it
theguardian.com The Senate voted Tuesday to pass a bill that will either ban TikTok or force a sale of the short-form video app, giving its China-based parent company ByteDance up to one…
Chinese suppliers shrug off U.S. tariff threats as customers flock to their cheap goods
fortune.com China can withstand any new tariffs the world throws at it—even the punitive ones Donald Trump is planning if he wins a second presidential term—because its prices are…
Jimmy Kimmel Wants to Know ‘Why Trump Hasn’t Already Been Punished’ for Constant Gag Order Violations
thewrap.com During his monologue on Tuesday, Jimmy Kimmel spent a lot of time talking about the ins and outs of Trump’s ongoing criminal trial in New York. But among other things, the…
US banning TikTok? Your key questions answered
seattletimes.com After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional…
Abortion-pill foes get a chilly reception at the Supreme Court
economist.com ANTI-ABORTION ACTIVISTS were thrilled when Donald Trump won the presidency in 2016. Mr Trump had promised to appoint justices who would “automatically” overturn Roe v Wade,…
Alina Habba claims judges try to make Donald Trump's attorneys look bad
newsweek.com Alina Habba, lawyer for ex-President Donald Trump, denounced the U.S. justice system, specifically calling out judges presiding over the various cases against her boss. "I…
Lara Trump wants RNC to "physically handle the ballots"
newsweek.com Lara Trump, former President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, said on Tuesday the Republican National Committee (RNC) wants to "physically handle the ballots" amid the 2024…
The alarming implications of Trump’s immunity claim
reason.com When Congress impeaches and removes a federal official, the Constitution says, "the party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment…
Tabloid publisher David Pecker told a Manhattan jury that nearly a decade ago he reached a deal with then-candidate Donald Trump and his lawyer Michael Cohen…
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Chris Hayes Disgusted All Over Again on Anniversary of Trump’s Bleach ‘Injection’ Idea: ‘So Much Worse Than I Remembered’
thewrap.com Tuesday is the four-year-anniversary of one of the grossest moments of the entire Donald Trump presidency: The day that he suggested people inject bleach or some other form…
China’s prices are just too low for buyers to sweat tariffs
japantimes.co.jp China can withstand any new tariffs the world throws at it — even the punitive ones Donald Trump is planning if he wins a second presidential term — because its prices are…
Trump wins Pennsylvania, but Nikki Haley wins over 147,000 votes
axios.com A sizable share of Republican primary voters in Pennsylvania cast a ballot for former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday, despite former President Trump clinching his…
Millions of salaried workers will be eligible for overtime pay under new Biden rule
wgntv.com The Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay in the U.S. The move marks the largest expansion in…
U.S. Senate passes TikTok sell-or-ban bill, sends it to Biden
asia.nikkei.com The Senate passed legislation on Tuesday that would force TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move…
‘Shriveled’: Trump looks ‘small, tired, alone’ in courtroom experts say
msnbc.com Donald Trump went after Judge Merchan on social media moments after the gag order hearing during his hush money election interference trial. Yet, Trump looked “small, tired…
These 18 senators voted against Ukraine and Israel aid
aol.com None The Senate passed a bill to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan — and force a sale of TikTok. • None Three Democrats and 15 Republicans voted against it. It now…
Lara Trump Boasts RNC Will Have ‘People Who Can Physically Handle Ballots’ on Election Day
mediaite.com Republican National Committee Co-Chair Lara Trump said the organization will have poll watchers who “physically handle ballots” at polling stations on election day. Her…
Congress tells China: sell TikTok or we’ll ban it
economist.com Joe Biden joined TikTok only two months ago, with a video entitled “lol hey guys”. Now America’s president is poised to sign a bill that could ban the popular app. On April…
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face U.S. ban
pbs.org The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by…
TikTok parent moves closer to being forced to sell or face a ban after Senate vote
fortune.com The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by…
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
apnews.com The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by…
US approves $60 billion in Ukraine aid
semafor.com The News The US Senate has passed a sweeping foreign aid package including $60 billion in military aid and economic support for Ukraine, sending it to the White House where…
‘That’s Not the Law’: Elie Honig Challenges Former Roger Ailes Attorney on Trump Trial Claim
mediaite.com CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig mixed it up with a criminal defense attorney who once represented ex-Fox News CEO Roger Ailes. After court adjourned for the day in…
Biden adminstration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
apnews.com The Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay in the U.S. The move marks the largest expansion in…
The US Senate passes the TikTok divestment bill by a margin of 75-17; the legislation now heads to President Biden, who has said he will sign it into law
scmp.com The House on Saturday passed the legislation 360 to 58, attaching it to the sweeping foreign-aid bill. “Tonight we tell our allies, we stand with you. We tell our…
Senate passes bill that could ban TikTok in the US
businessinsider.com Tyler Le/Business Insider The Senate just passed a TikTok "ban" as part of a larger foreign aid bill. Once Biden signs it into law, ByteDance will have 270 days to sell…
Scientific American Claims It Is "Misinformation" That There Are Just Two Sexes
zerohedge.com Scientific American Claims It Is "Misinformation" That There Are Just Two Sexes Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Scientific American has published a piece…
Trump VP Pool, Including A Mystery Candidate, Put On Notice By Anti-Abortion Group: 'GOP Ticket Poses A Significant Threat'
benzinga.com In the lead-up to the 2024 elections, EMILY’s List, a pro-abortion rights organization, has issued a warning to 14 potential Republican VP candidates for their hardline…
Kim Jong Un's Minister Who Worked On North Korea's Syria Relations Visits Iran Amid Festering Middle-East Tensions
benzinga.com A delegation from North Korea, led by the cabinet minister for international trade, is visiting Iran. This visit comes amid long-standing suspicions of covert military ties…
Jesse Watters’ Takeaway From Pecker: Trump Was a Ladies Man
thewrap.com Of all the things Jesse Watters could have focused on following the second day of testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker at Donald Trump’s hush money…
Joy Reid Says David Pecker ‘Idolized’ Trump and Making the Catch and Kill National Enquirer Deal Was a ‘Total Win-Win’
thewrap.com MSNBC’s Joy Reid was inside the lower Manhattan courthouse Tuesday as the sixth day of Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial rolled out. On that evening’s “The ReidOut,”…
Trump Meets Former Japan Premier Aso Amid Weak Yen Concern
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Trump's Endorsement Fails To Quell Marjorie Taylor Greene's Conservative Rebellion Against Speaker Mike Johnson: 'Complete Surrender Is Not Acceptable'
benzinga.com The endorsement of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) by former President Donald Trump has done little to deter conservative rebels from their mission to oust him. Despite Trump’s…
Trump Hush Money To Ex-President's Lawyer: 'You're Losing All Credibility'
benzinga.com In the early stages of the hush money trial, Donald Trump’s defense lawyer, Todd Blanche, appears to be losing credibility with the presiding judge. What Happened: Judge…
'Merit' Makes A Comeback: More Universities Reinstate Testing Requirement For Admissions
zerohedge.com 'Merit' Makes A Comeback: More Universities Reinstate Testing Requirement For Admissions Authored by Wenyuan Wu via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Harvard, following in…
‘Sleazy Relationship’: Jake Tapper Shreds Trump’s Arrangement With David Pecker and How He Pushed Wild Stories While On Fox News
mediaite.com CNN’s Jake Tapper pulled no punches on Tuesday when covering Donald Trump’s past dealing with former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, which is central to Trump’s…
Former Japanese PM Taro Aso meets Trump in New York
asia.nikkei.com NEW YORK -- Taro Aso, a former Japanese prime minister and current vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, met ex-U.S. President Donald Trump in New York's…
Wolf Blitzer Asks Former Judge, ‘At What Point Would You Be Prepared to Actually Jail’ Trump?
mediaite.com CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer interviewed a former judge about the latest developments in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, including the possibility that his…
TikTok's escape hatches as U.S. prepares to pass a ban
axios.com TikTok has multiple options in the coming months, even as the Senate is poised to pass legislation tonight forcing it to be sold or face a ban. Why it matters: After years…
Amash Battling Trump-Endorsed Deep-State Doozie For Michigan Senate Nomination
zerohedge.com Amash Battling Trump-Endorsed Deep-State Doozie For Michigan Senate Nomination Former Rep. Justin Amash on Monday announced that his Senate campaign had submitted the…
Who Cares About Donald Trump's Hush-Money Trial?
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Montana minor league baseball team in dispute with National Park Service over arrowhead logo
apnews.com A minor league baseball team in Montana is calling out the U.S. Department of Interior for “unwarranted and relentless” trademark claims in a battle over the use of an…
Donald Trump will get $1.3 billion in Trump Media bonus shares if the stock doesn't crash today
finance.yahoo.com None Trump is set to get millions of extra shares if Trump Media trades above $17.50 through Tuesday's session. • None That would see the former president awarded $1.3…
Trump to score additional $1.2 billion windfall thanks to his Truth Social app
npr.org Trump to score additional $1.2 billion windfall thanks to his Truth Social app Former President Trump is set to get $1.2 billion richer — at least on paper. The windfall…
David Pecker Reveals ‘Catch and Kill’ Schemes Only Started After Trump Campaign Explicitly Asked For His Help
mediaite.com CNN’s Jake Tapper dug into former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker’s Tuesday testimony at Donald Trump’s hush money trial and detailed why Pecker’s account of events…
Biden blames Trump for Florida's "nightmare" abortion law
newsweek.com President Joe Biden went on the attack against Donald Trump while campaigning in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday, blaming the former president for the state's six-week abortion…
New York hush money trial judge considers if Trump violated gag order
pbs.org Former President Trump’s hush money trial continued Tuesday. On the witness stand, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker described the relationship between Trump…
Biden Heads to Florida to Attack State's 6-Week Abortion Ban
youtube.com President Joe Biden is putting the spotlight on one of the country’s most restrictive abortion laws, seizing on the issue while on Donald Trump’s own Florida turf and as his…
Trump thought hush money was risky because 'It always gets out,' National Enquirer exec testifies. In this case, Trump was right
aol.com None Donald Trump's Manhattan hush-money trial is in its second week. • None On Tuesday, ex-tabloid publisher David Pecker described Trump's prophetic hesitancy over hush…
FBI director rejects Trump's vow to investigate political rivals
nbcnews.com Reacting for the first time to former President Donald Trump’s vow to order the Justice Department to investigate his political opponents, FBI Director Christopher Wray said…
Jamie Dimon: ‘I want to help my country’
thehill.com JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Tuesday was noncommittal when asked about serving in government after he leaves the company, instead maintaining he wants to "help" his…
Trump's hush money case isn't a mafia trial. Here's why it feels like one
msnbc.com First thing Thursday morning, a woman identified only as Juror No. 2 told Judge Juan Merchan that, upon reflection, she feared she could no longer be an impartial…
Fmr. U.S. Supreme Court Justice on presidential immunity
msnbc.com The Supreme Court’s ruling on Donald Trump’s presidential immunity case will have an immediate impact on the future of the January 6th election interference case. This comes…
“Help the Campaign”: Former National Enquirer Publisher’s Testimony Seems Pretty Bad for Donald Trump
vanityfair.com Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified Tuesday in the hush money trial of Donald Trump, and unfortunately for the ketchup bottles at Mar-a-Lago,* it did…