Walt Disney Co. has filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, accusing him of launching a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" in response to Disney's criticism of the state's "Don't Say Gay" law. The complaint alleges that DeSantis' actions have threatened Disney's business operations and violated its constitutional rights. Reports have emerged that DeSantis is preparing to jump into the presidential fray, potentially as soon as mid-May, which could have an impact on the state and its citizens.
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A federal appeals court has rejected a bid to block former Vice President Mike Pence's testimony before a grand jury investigating the events leading up to the Capitol insurrection and Trump's attempts to overturn the election. In response, Trump's lawyers have sent a letter to Congress urging the Justice Department to "stand down" in its investigation. Pence's appearance before the grand jury is now one step closer, though the date of his testimony is yet to be determined.
Missouri Judge Ellen Ribaudo has temporarily blocked a rule restricting access to gender-affirming health care for transgender kids and adults, just hours before it was set to take effect. Transgender Missourians and health care providers had sued to stop it, arguing that the Attorney General had acted beyond his authority. The ruling is a victory for transgender rights advocates, but the legal battle is likely to continue.
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Trump’s Appeal to Block Pence Testimony in Jan. 6 Investigation
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Trump’s Appeal to Block Pence Testimony in Jan. 6 Investigation
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.
Fox News is facing a crisis after lawyers uncovered private messages from Tucker Carlson containing deeply offensive and crude remarks. Executives and board members were stunned when made aware of the messages, and it is unclear what repercussions the news will have for the company.
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.
Key takeaways: Tucker Carlson was let go from Fox News last Friday due to conflicts with management. The Wall Street Journal reported that Carlson had…
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.