A New York appellate court has reinstated a gag order against former President Donald Trump in his ongoing civil fraud trial, preventing him from making public comments about court staff. The order was issued after Trump published a social media post about the clerk, leading to a "deluge" of threats directed at her. On Thursday, the panel rejected Trump's appeal and reinstated the orders against Trump and his lawyers, ensuring that Trump will not be able to continue to make comments about the clerk and protecting her from further threats and harassment.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday to issue subpoenas to conservative activists Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo, as part of an investigation into ethics practices at the Supreme Court. Republican members of the committee walked out of the room during the vote, accusing Democrats of attempting to undermine the court. The investigation was launched after reports revealed the court had failed to properly disclose gifts and travel expenses from conservative groups. The committee is now requesting information from Crow and Leo, as part of a new ethics code that requires justices to disclose gifts and travel expenses and recuse themselves from cases in which they have a financial interest.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in the case of SEC v. Jarkesy, which could have sweeping consequences for the power of federal agencies to enforce the law. The case centers around the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) ability to take enforcement actions outside of the court system. During the oral arguments, the justices questioned the government lawyer about stripping the SEC of some of its enforcement discretion. The outcome of the case could have a major impact on the power of federal agencies to enforce the law, and a ruling is expected in the coming months.
Henry Kissinger, who died at the age of 100, was a prominent figure in American foreign policy for over 50 years. His foreign policy views and actions, known as "realpolitik", have been both praised and criticized over the years. His legacy will continue to be debated, as his actions have had both positive and negative impacts on the United States and the world.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend a temporary truce for another 24 hours, with Hamas releasing 10 Israeli hostages per day in exchange for 30 Palestinian prisoners. Two more Israeli hostages were released on Thursday, and the temporary truce has allowed Palestinians to return to their homes and businesses in the Gaza Strip. Negotiations are ongoing to extend the truce, with additional hostages expected to be transferred in the coming hours.
The House of Representatives will vote on a resolution to expel embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos this week, after a damning report from the House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence of criminal activity. The resolution, introduced by California Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia, requires a two-thirds majority vote to pass and would be the first time in more than two decades that a member of Congress has been expelled. If passed, it would be the first time in history that a member of Congress has been expelled due to criminal charges.
Senator Joe Manchin's announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2022 has allowed Democrats to focus their efforts on more winnable races in Texas, Florida, and Ohio, where abortion rights will be a major platform. In Ohio, Senator Sherrod Brown is facing a tough reelection race against three major Republican candidates. Democrats are hopeful that by focusing on abortion rights, they can gain an edge in these races and make a strong showing in the 2022 elections.
Key takeaways: The Koch Network has endorsed Nikki Haley in the Republican primary. The endorsement is backed by a multimillion-dollar ad campaign beginning this week.…