Lawrence O'Donnell has suggested that Donald Trump's 18 co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case are in a state of "abject panic," as Rudy Giuliani, Trump's personal lawyer and a co-defendant, is set to meet with the Fulton County District Attorney. Giuliani has maintained his innocence, but O'Donnell believes the co-defendants are already turning on each other, leaving Giuliani's fate uncertain.
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Russian General Sergei Surovikin has been dismissed from his post as head of the country’s Aerospace Forces, following speculation about his involvement with the Wagner mercenary rebellion. Colonel General Viktor Afzalov is now temporarily acting as Commander-in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces, as Russia seeks to modernize its armed forces. It is unclear what role, if any, Surovikin will have in the future.
The first Republican debate of the 2024 presidential contest is set to take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Eight candidates have met the qualifications and will be on stage, while former President Donald Trump plans to counterprogram the event. Questions about Trump’s character and fitness for office have been a major topic of discussion in the race, and the debate will be a key moment for the eight candidates to make their mark and stand out from the pack.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has caused controversy this week after making remarks in an interview suggesting that federal agents may have been involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. His comments have sparked debate among political analysts and commentators, with some arguing that they are irresponsible and could fuel conspiracy theories, while others have defended him, saying he was asking for more transparency and accountability from the government. It remains to be seen how the controversy will affect Ramaswamy’s performance in Wednesday’s debate.
Former President Donald Trump is set to surrender to Fulton County authorities in Georgia on Thursday, with a $200,000 bond and a prohibition from making any direct or indirect threats against any co-defendants, witnesses, victims, or the community. State Representative Tanya Miller (D) has noted that Trump should be scared of facing Fulton County prosecutor Fani Taifa Willis in court, and the bond order also states that Trump shall make no posts on social media or reposts of posts made by another individual on social media. Trump and 18 others have been indicted in the state on a host of charges related to the 2020 election, and the conditions of the bond order will remain in effect until the case is resolved.
A federal judge in Austin, Texas is set to consider the legality of a floating barrier installed by Texas in the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico. The Justice Department has argued that the barrier is a violation of international law and should be removed, while the state of Texas has argued that the barrier is necessary to protect the border and deter illegal crossings. The outcome of the case could have implications for the ongoing migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Key takeaways: Eight candidates will appear onstage in Wisconsin for the first Republican primary debate of the 2024 presidential cycle. The debate will be a…
Special Counsel Jack Smith has argued that Donald Trump's federal trial for his efforts to stop the peaceful transfer of power should not be delayed until 2026, as requested by Trump, but instead should begin in December with jury selection and start in January. Smith's team argued that this timeline would provide ample time for the defense to review the evidence and prepare for trial, and would not violate the public's right to a speedy trial.