A New York appeals court has dismissed claims against Ivanka Trump in a $250 million lawsuit brought against her father, former President Donald Trump, and his company by the state's attorney general. The court found that the claims against Ivanka Trump were "time-barred" and that she should be dismissed as a defendant, noting that the statute of limitations had expired and that she was not accused of any wrongdoing. The ruling is a victory for Ivanka Trump, providing a measure of relief from the numerous lawsuits she has faced since her father left office.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has raised doubts about whether former President Donald Trump is the best Republican candidate to defeat President Joe Biden in the upcoming election. He suggested that Trump could win in 2024, but noted that his legal troubles could complicate the situation. Other Republicans have also questioned Trump's electability, and McCarthy's comments suggest he may be open to other candidates for the GOP nomination in 2024.
Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, was scheduled to appear in Miami federal court on Tuesday for his arraignment on federal criminal charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents. However, Nauta was unable to make the court appearance due to a canceled flight from Newark, New Jersey, resulting in the arraignment being postponed until July 6. Nauta is facing charges of obstruction of justice, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and false statements.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court rejected the independent state legislature theory proposed by Republicans in the North Carolina legislature. This decision prevents state legislatures from…
The Supreme Court ruled against Republicans in North Carolina in Moore v. Harper, finding that the Constitution's Elections Clause does not support the independent state legislative theory which would have given state lawmakers unfettered power to set the rules for federal elections in their states. The ruling is a victory for voting rights advocates and reaffirms the role of the courts in ensuring that state legislatures do not pass laws that violate the Constitution.
Key takeaways: President Putin praised the Russian military and law enforcement officers for preventing an all out “civil war” and averting further violence and civilian…
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis unveiled an aggressive immigration policy proposal on Monday, which includes ending birthright citizenship, finishing the construction of the southern border wall and sending U.S. forces into Mexico to combat drug cartels. The proposal has been met with both support and criticism from both sides of the aisle, and it remains to be seen how the plan will be implemented and if it will be successful in achieving its goals. DeSantis also suggested using "deadly force" against migrants suspected of bringing in drugs.
Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee released a report accusing federal law enforcement agencies of failing to properly analyze intelligence that showed the potential for violence on January 6, 2021. The report found that the agencies had misjudged or misread the risks, and had issued warnings too slowly and passively, leading to a failure of imagination similar to the one described by the 9/11 Commission. The report also highlighted specific threats of violence and accused the FBI and DHS intelligence analysts of “finger pointing” in the aftermath of the tragedy.