Thomas Peterffy, the wealthiest man in Florida, has announced that he and a group of his friends are withholding their support for Governor Ron DeSantis due to his stance on abortion and book banning. This decision is a major blow to DeSantis’s campaign, as Peterffy’s financial support has been a major source of funding for the Republican party in the past. It is likely that more wealthy donors will follow Peterffy’s lead and withhold their support from candidates who do not align with their values.
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Fox News is facing a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems due to false election fraud claims made by Fox News personalities in 2020. On Sunday, Fox News anchor Howard Kurtz addressed the situation on his show, and a former Fox News producer has filed a lawsuit claiming Fox lawyers pressured her to give false testimony in the case. The judge overseeing the case has sanctioned Fox News and launched an investigation into potential legal misconduct, making it a "very rough week" for the network. The trial is set to begin on Tuesday.
Fox News has issued an apology to the judge in a defamation case brought by Dominion Voting Systems, admitting that Rupert Murdoch was an officer at the network despite previously claiming he did not have an official role. The judge has delayed the trial until Tuesday morning, and the outcome of the case is uncertain. The case could set a precedent for how news organizations cover controversial topics.
A substitute teacher at Kimbrough Middle School in Mesquite, Texas was fired Thursday after an investigation revealed that she had encouraged students to fight in her classroom. The district learned of the incident after a video surfaced showing fights in the teacher's classroom and determined that her actions were "appalling and intolerable". The district is continuing to investigate the incident and is taking steps to ensure that all substitute teachers are properly trained and monitored.
Fox News is facing a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems over claims that the network pushed false information about the company's voting technology. Jury selection and opening statements for the trial will begin Tuesday, and the outcome could have major implications for the media industry. People familiar with the situation said Sunday that Fox News had made a late push to settle the dispute out of court, but it is unclear if the two sides reached an agreement.
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a ruling from a federal judge in Texas that would have put a pause on the Food and Drug Administration's approval of mifepristone, a medicine used in two-step medication abortions. This decision will allow for nationwide access to mifepristone to be preserved until Wednesday, when the justices will consider next steps. Abortion clinics are readying contingency plans in case mifepristone's FDA approval is overturned.
Christine Lagarde expressed her “huge confidence” that the US will not default on its debt during an interview on CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday. She noted that if a debt default did occur, it would have a “very, very negative impact” both in the US and around the world. Lagarde discussed the global recovery and said that the US is a major leader in economic growth around the world and that it is important for the US to address the debt crisis in order to ensure a successful recovery.
Four people have been killed and multiple people injured in a shooting at a birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama on Saturday night. Police have cordoned off the scene and are currently investigating the incident. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is asking anyone with information to contact them and are offering their condolences to the families of those affected by the tragedy.