Former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated exchange with new "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker this week, discussing a range of legal issues and his role in the Jan. 6 attack. Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, noted the importance of both parties coming together to find a solution to the looming government shutdown. Trump and his party face a difficult task ahead as they seek to win the GOP presidential nomination and challenge the Democrats in the upcoming election.
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A federal judge is being asked to impose a gag order on former President Donald Trump in connection with the election interference case against him. Special counsel Jack Smith has requested the order, citing Trump's history of making "inflammatory public statements" that could influence potential jurors and intimidate witnesses. The filing also alleges that Trump knows he "inspires others to perpetrate threats and violence," and the gag order would restrict him from making certain extrajudicial statements about the case. It is unclear when Judge Chutkan will make a decision on the gag order.
In an interview with NBC News' new "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker, former President Donald Trump claimed it is "very unlikely" he would pardon himself if he wins a second term. He also denied ordering a Mar-a-Lago staffer to delete security video at the center of an investigation into whether he mishandled classified documents. NBC News has extended an invitation to President Joe Biden to sit for an interview with Welker, though it is unknown if he will accept.
Former President Donald Trump told NBC's "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker that it is "very unlikely" he would pardon himself if he wins another term in 2024. He added that he believes he did nothing wrong and could have preemptively pardoned himself before leaving office in 2021, but chose not to. President Joe Biden has also been invited to sit down for an interview with Welker on the show.
A federal judge has issued an order limiting former President Donald Trump's access to sensitive government documents and barring him from discussing them publicly. The order outlines procedures Trump and his lawyers must follow when handling classified information disclosed to them in connection with the case, such as keeping the documents in a secure location and not sharing them with anyone outside of the legal team. Violations of the restrictions may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. This order is the latest development in the case and is intended to ensure that the sensitive documents are handled properly.
Two lawsuits have been brought against former President Donald Trump, citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which could prevent him from appearing on the ballot in the 2024 election. The New Hampshire Secretary of State commented on the situation, saying it could cause chaos and frustration. The outcome of these legal battles could have major implications for the future of American politics.
Taylor Swift was the biggest winner of the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, taking home the top prize for her "Anti-Hero" music video as well as five other awards. Other winners included Karol G and Shakira for best collaboration, Nicki Minaj for best hip-hop, and SZA for best R&B. Taylor Swift also gave a special performance of her song "Midnights" and NSYNC reunited to present her with the best pop video award.
A group of Minnesota voters have filed a lawsuit with the assistance of the liberal organization Free Speech for People, arguing that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to run for office due to his violation of his oath of office following the 2020 election. The suit is part of a larger effort by Free Speech for People and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) to disqualify Trump from ballots across the country, and the organizations plan to file similar lawsuits by the end of 2021. The Minnesota Supreme Court has yet to rule on the suit, but the suit is part of a larger effort to hold Trump accountable and prevent him from running for office again.