A woman was taken into custody Wednesday after attempting to approach former President Donald Trump during his civil fraud trial in New York City. The trial is part of a $250 million civil action brought against the former president by the New York Attorney General, and Trump has already been found liable for fraud. The woman was taken into custody and it is unknown if she will face any charges for her attempt to speak to Trump.
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House Republicans have failed to elect a permanent speaker for the second time, with Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) falling short of the 217 votes needed to win the gavel. Some Republicans are now looking to expand the powers of Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R-NC) in order to break the deadlock, but it remains unclear if this will be enough to elect a new speaker. The House has been leaderless since former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) stepped down in October, and it is unclear how long it will take for the chamber to elect a new speaker.
Joran van der Sloot, the chief suspect in the Natalee Holloway case, has pleaded guilty to extortion and wire fraud charges in a U.S. federal court and admitted to bludgeoning Holloway to death on an Aruban beach. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison and was extradited from Peru to the U.S. in June of 2023. The plea deal brings closure to the Holloway family, who have been searching for answers since Natalee's disappearance in 2005.
The House of Representatives is voting for the next Speaker after Kevin McCarthy failed to win more than 218 votes on three ballots. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio has failed to garner the necessary support to become the next Speaker of the House, losing 20 Republicans on the first ballot and requiring a third ballot if those who voted against him do not change their minds. Jordan has flipped one of his holdouts, but it is unclear if he will be able to win the necessary support to become the next Speaker.
President Joe Biden has arrived in Israel for a high-stakes visit amidst the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Biden administration has urged Israel to take steps to protect innocent civilians and has called for an immediate ceasefire. Biden is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders to discuss a way forward, with the outcome of the visit having far-reaching implications.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s Relationship is Going Strong and Having a Positive Impact on the NFL
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s Relationship is Going Strong and Having a Positive Impact on the NFL
Travis Kelce and his brother Jason recently discussed Travis' relationship with Taylor Swift on their podcast. The couple have been spotted out together on dates, and video captured Travis nudging a security guard to open a car door for Taylor. Since Taylor has been attending Travis' games, the NFL has seen an increase in viewership. Travis clarified that he did not push the security guard, but rather placed his hand on the gentleman's back.
Former Congressman Denver Riggleman expressed his exasperation at the possibility of Representative Jim Jordan replacing Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker, citing the opposition of both Republicans and Democrats due to Jordan's loyalty to Trump and his support for overturning the 2020 election results. Jordan's election to the role would have a significant impact on the future of the House, and the outcome of the election will be closely watched in the coming weeks.
President Joe Biden has arrived in Tel Aviv to demonstrate U.S. solidarity with Israel ahead of an expected ground assault against Hamas. During a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Biden expressed sadness and outrage over a deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza City, suggesting Palestinian militants were behind it. Biden is expected to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders during his trip, and his visit is seen as an effort to show U.S. support for Israel and to prevent the war from escalating.