Former President Donald Trump visited Clinton Township, Michigan on Wednesday to address workers at Drake Enterprises and call for a revival of economic nationalism. He blamed foreign trade deals for auto industry problems and criticized Democrats for taking away union workers' rights. Trump's speech was an attempt to court rank-and-file union members, but it remains to be seen if these efforts will be successful in the future.
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Gen. Mark Milley, the outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was recently attacked by former President Donald Trump in a social media post. In response, Milley said he would take appropriate measures to ensure his safety and that of his family. This incident has raised questions about the security of top military leaders and the need for greater transparency in the military's decision-making process.
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Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal corruption charges in a New York court, which include bribery, conspiracy, fraud and making false statements. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has not called for Menendez to resign, and the judge approved the conditions for his release, including a $100,000 personal recognizance bond. If convicted, Menendez could face up to 20 years in prison, and the case is being closely watched by both Democrats and Republicans.
Nikki Haley is emerging as a leading contender for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, with a five-point lead over President Joe Biden in a recent NBC News poll. She will be joined by other Republican hopefuls on Wednesday for the second debate, where they will make their case to the American people and differentiate themselves from Donald Trump. Haley's rising popularity makes her one to watch as the race for the 2024 nomination continues.
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request to recuse herself from a case involving his alleged interference in the 2020 election. U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan argued that her comments during sentencing hearings for Jan. 6 rioters, which Trump cited in his attempt to remove her, were from "intrajudicial sources" and do not warrant recusal. Special counsel Jack Smith is prosecuting the case, which is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
Couples in Washington D.C. are rushing to the marriage bureau to get their wedding licenses in anticipation of a looming government shutdown. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said the Senate's proposed continuing resolution is unlikely to pass in the House, and Telaya Charles, who works at the marriage bureau, said it was busier than a normal Wednesday with couples talking about the shutdown. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has urged the House to pass the bipartisan measure to fund the government, but it remains to be seen if Congress will be able to avoid a shutdown.
After a five-year investigation, the FBI and Kentucky State Police have arrested Brooks Houck, the former boyfriend of Crystal Rogers, a Kentucky mother-of-five who disappeared in 2015. Houck has been charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence, and his bond has been set at $10 million cash. He is expected to appear in court in early October for his arraignment, but no further details have been released.