Federal officials are monitoring an uptick in violent rhetoric online, including calls for “civil war”, since former President Donald Trump asked his supporters to “protest” his impending arrest. The New York Young Republican Club held a pro-Trump rally outside the Manhattan district attorney’s office which was sparsely attended and peaceful. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are continuing to monitor the situation, as there is still a potential for violence.
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Republican Party leaders have made it clear that they remain loyal to former President Donald Trump, preemptively condemning any potential indictment of him as politically motivated. This was demonstrated by the virtual backlash against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for remaining silent on the issue, and the House's demand for documents from New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg and promise to investigate the investigators. Trump's influence in the party remains strong, despite his departure from office.
House Republicans are attempting to use their majority to impede the investigation of former President Donald Trump's alleged involvement in a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. They are accusing Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of being politically motivated and attempting to thwart his investigation. Trump is under investigation by Bragg and a grand jury could vote on whether to indict Trump as early as this week, prompting House Republicans to use government power to try to keep his legal threats at bay.
Trump Investigation Reaches High Alert as Grand Jury Meets in NYC to Decide Fate of Former President
Trump Investigation Reaches High Alert as Grand Jury Meets in NYC to Decide Fate of Former President
New York City is on high alert Tuesday as a grand jury is expected to meet to investigate former President Donald Trump's alleged role in a scheme to pay hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump is currently huddling at his private club at Mar-a-Lago and meeting with his team, including his lawyers and senior advisers, as he awaits a possible indictment. Law enforcement officials have said that Tuesday is a “high alert day” and the outcome of the investigation could have major implications for the former president and his associates.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced an emergency regulation to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors, requiring an 18-month waiting period, 15 hour-long therapy sessions, and treatment of any mental illnesses before care can be provided. The regulation is in response to the GOP-led Senate's struggle to pass a law banning gender-affirming care for minors and has been met with mixed reactions from the public. It remains to be seen how this regulation will affect access to gender-affirming care in Missouri.
Tens of thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District are participating in a three-day strike over stalled contract talks, led by members of Service Employees International Union Local 99. The strike, which began Tuesday morning, has caused all schools in the district to be closed and is demanding better wages and increased staffing. The union is hoping that the strike will put pressure on the district to reach a resolution that meets the needs of its members, though it is unclear when an agreement will be reached.
Abby Grossberg, a former producer for Fox News, is suing the network for allegedly coercing her into providing false testimony in a $1.6 billion defamation case against Dominion Voting Systems. Grossberg claims that Fox's legal team misled her and pressured her to provide false testimony in a pre-trial deposition. The lawsuits come as former President Donald Trump continues to push conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, furthering the ongoing controversy surrounding the network's role in the election.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping held a face-to-face meeting in Moscow on Monday, days after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the visit indicates China's support for Russia in the face of international criticism. The three-day state visit is seen as a sign of strengthening ties between the two countries, and the outcome of the visit will be closely watched.