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U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Trump’s Appeal to Block Pence Testimony in Jan. 6 InvestigationImage courtesy of assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com

U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Trump’s Appeal to Block Pence Testimony in Jan. 6 Investigation

By News Masher on April 26, 2023

A federal appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump's attempt to block former Vice President Mike Pence from testifying before a grand jury investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Pence's adviser had previously said he would not appeal the order for his testimony, and no court orders are in place preventing him from answering questions. The ruling is the latest development in the ongoing investigation, and it remains to be seen what impact, if any, Pence's testimony will have.

Tucker Carlson Breaks Silence After Fox News Departure, Addresses Political Debates in VideoImage courtesy of assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com

Tucker Carlson Breaks Silence After Fox News Departure, Addresses Political Debates in Video

By News Masher on April 26, 2023

Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host, has broken his silence two days after his abrupt departure from the network. In a video posted to his Twitter account, he criticized both political parties and claimed there were "some" media outlets he deemed "honest." The video has been met with both criticism and support from viewers, and speculation continues to swirl about the reasons behind his dismissal.

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Joins Crowded Field of Potential 2024 Presidential Candidates, Touts His Experience and Leadership.Image courtesy of img.huffingtonpost.com

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Joins Crowded Field of Potential 2024 Presidential Candidates, Touts His Experience and Leadership.

By News Masher on April 26, 2023

Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination, touting his long career in public service and a commonsense conservative approach on the economy, crime and border security. President Joe Biden, 80, expressed confidence in his chances of winning against former President Donald Trump in 2024, while Hutchinson, 72, joins a crowded field of potential candidates for the 2024 presidential election. Hutchinson focused on kitchen-table issues in his prepared remarks, saying it is about making the tough decisions to rebuild the economy, give peace a chance, and renew the American spirit of freedom.

Hunter Biden Meets with Justice Department Officials to Discuss Potential Criminal ChargesImage courtesy of assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com

Hunter Biden Meets with Justice Department Officials to Discuss Potential Criminal Charges

By News Masher on April 26, 2023

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, met with Justice Department officials on Wednesday to discuss potential charges related to an ongoing criminal investigation in Delaware. The meeting was reportedly held at Hunter Biden's request and was expected to be a status update, with prosecutors considering misdemeanor and felony charges related to taxes and a firearm purchase. U.S. Attorney David Weiss has been overseeing the investigation since at least 2019, and it is unclear at this time if any charges will be brought against Hunter Biden.

Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop Star Pras Michel Convicted of 10 Counts in Foreign Influence Campaign SchemeImage courtesy of assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com

Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop Star Pras Michel Convicted of 10 Counts in Foreign Influence Campaign Scheme

By News Masher on April 26, 2023

Grammy-winning hip-hop star Pras Michel was convicted Wednesday of 10 counts related to a "clandestine foreign influence campaign scheme" funded by Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho. The scheme involved payments to Barack Obama's 2012 presidential reelection campaign and efforts to influence the Trump administration to drop an extradition case on behalf of China. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Sessions testified in the trial, and Michel faces up to 20 years in prison. The case has highlighted the potential for foreign influence in American politics.

Former Fox News Producer Abby Grossberg’s Legal Team Contacted by Law Enforcement Regarding Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell RecordingsImage courtesy of assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com

Former Fox News Producer Abby Grossberg’s Legal Team Contacted by Law Enforcement Regarding Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell Recordings

By News Masher on April 26, 2023

Former Fox News producer Abby Grossberg has revealed that her legal team has been contacted by law enforcement authorities regarding recordings of discussions between Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell. Grossberg also revealed that photos of Nancy Pelosi in a swimsuit were plastered all over the office of Fox News host Tucker Carlson. It is unclear if the recordings are related to the Capitol attack or the baseless claims of voter fraud, or if they are being used as evidence in the investigation.