Former President Donald Trump and the Justice Department are set to face off in a federal appeals court on Monday, as Trump's lawyers argue that a gag order imposed by District Judge Tanya Chutkan violates his constitutional rights. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued an order pausing the gag order until they could hear arguments from both sides. The outcome of the hearing could have far-reaching implications for Trump's criminal trial and his ability to speak publicly about the case.
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House Ethics Committee has released a report showing "substantial evidence" that freshman Congressman George Santos (R-NY) has been using campaign funds to purchase luxury goods, cosmetic treatments, and gambling. The report has been met with swift condemnation from both parties and has prompted further investigation into the money trail. Despite Santos' claims of a Deep State conspiracy, the evidence has cast a dark cloud over his future in the House of Representatives, reminding members of the need for greater transparency and accountability in the use of campaign funds.
The House Ethics Committee has released a report detailing "a complex web of unlawful activity" involving Representative George Santos (R-N.Y.), including using campaign funds for personal purposes. In response, Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) has filed a resolution to expel Santos from Congress, which would make him the first member of Congress to be expelled since 2002. Santos has announced he will not seek reelection, and the resolution is now in the hands of the House of Representatives.
House Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest, R-Miss., has filed a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress after a report concluded there is “substantial evidence” Santos violated federal criminal laws. Santos responded to the report, saying he was “deeply disappointed” and will “continue to fight for the truth and justice.” The resolution will now be sent to the full House for consideration, and if approved, Santos would be the first member of Congress to be expelled since the Civil War.
President Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan short-term spending bill, preventing a potential government shutdown and giving lawmakers more time to sort out their differences over the federal budget. The bill was signed at the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco while attending the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, and passed the House and Senate by wide bipartisan margins. President Biden has urged Congress to pass a long-term spending bill that would provide more certainty for the federal budget, but it remains to be seen if lawmakers can reach a compromise in the new year.
David DePape has been found guilty of two federal charges related to an attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in October 2022. He was convicted of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on an immediate family member of a federal official. DePape could face up to 20 years in prison for the attempted kidnapping charge and up to 10 years for the assault charge. The Pelosi family has asked for privacy as they continue to process the verdict.
Key takeaways: The House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence of misconduct by Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) The report will not include a recommendation of formal…
The FBI has launched multiple investigations into individuals affiliated with Hamas following their attack on Israel last month. The attack set off a "March for Israel" on the National Mall, and FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday to discuss the elevated terrorism threat and the "rogue's gallery of foreign terrorist organizations" identified since the attack. Wray's testimony will provide more insight into the FBI's efforts to combat terrorism and protect Americans from potential attacks.