Rupert Murdoch, executive chairman of Fox News, provided confidential information to Jared Kushner during the 2020 election campaign, according to a new filing in Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6-billion defamation suit against Fox News. The filing also noted that Murdoch was aware of the conspiracy theories being spread by Fox News hosts, but allowed them to continue. This has raised questions about the role of Fox News in the 2020 election and the impact of the information provided to Kushner.
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After suffering a brain aneurysm and stroke last week, actor Tom Sizemore is in critical condition and doctors have recommended an end-of-life decision. His manager Charles Lago has asked for privacy as the family makes this difficult decision and is thankful for the messages of support they have received.
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The Supreme Court is set to hear two cases on Tuesday that could decide the fate of President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program. The cases challenge the program's legality, with the Biden administration arguing that it is within the president's authority to provide relief to borrowers during the pandemic. The court's decision could have far-reaching implications for the president's ability to use executive action to provide relief to those affected by the pandemic.
A powerful storm system is sweeping into the Northeast, bringing winter weather alerts to nearly 50 million people. Boston and New York City could see up to 6 inches of snow, potentially making it the biggest snow event of the season for New York City. The storm is also affecting the Southern Plains and Michigan, with some facing a sixth consecutive day without power. Residents in the Northeast are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is facing questions from his leadership team over his plans to release security footage from the January 6th Capitol insurrection. GOP leaders are supportive of the move, but some are concerned about the potential exposure of sensitive security protocols and the optics of appearing to downplay the attack. The footage's release is seen as an important step in understanding the events of January 6th and holding those responsible accountable.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is visiting Beijing for a three-day state visit to upgrade their countries' ties to an "all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership". This visit has raised concerns from US officials that Beijing may be considering aiding Moscow in its ongoing assault on Ukraine. During the visit, the two leaders will exchange views on bilateral ties and international and regional issues of common concern, and sign a number of cooperation documents. The visit is expected to further strengthen the two countries' ties and could lead to increased economic cooperation.
Rupert Murdoch, chairman of Fox Corp., acknowledged in a recently unsealed deposition that some Fox News commentators endorsed false allegations of election fraud by former President Donald Trump and his allies. This is part of a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against the cable news giant by Dominion Voting Systems. Former President Donald Trump has recently renewed his attacks on Fox News, accusing the network of downplaying his popularity over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). The lawsuit against Fox News is ongoing and Murdoch has yet to comment on the matter.