Key takeaways: Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected as the next House Speaker, ending a tumultuous period for the Republican party. Johnson is well-liked within…
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Donald Trump is challenging the federal criminal charges brought against him in connection with the 2020 presidential election, claiming in court filings that his actions are protected by the First Amendment and that he cannot be tried again after being acquitted by the Senate in his impeachment trial. His defense team argued that the prosecution is politically motivated and asked the federal judge to dismiss the charges. The judge has yet to issue a ruling on the matter.
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is facing new charges alleging he accepted bribes from the Egyptian government and conspired to act as a foreign agent while serving as a member of Congress. The charges come as part of a long-running investigation into Menendez's relationship with a New Jersey businessman from Egypt, and the senator has denied any wrongdoing. His co-defendants, including his wife and the businessman, were also included in the new charges.
The Pentagon released a report on Thursday detailing China's increasing military power, including a potential intercontinental missile system and nuclear weapons arsenal. In response, President Joe Biden sent Congress a detailed request on Friday to spend $106 billion in the coming year to help Ukraine and Israel defend themselves and counter China in the western Pacific. The request is a sign of the Biden administration's commitment to countering China's military buildup.
Key takeaways: The White House requested more than $105 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and other national security needs. $61.4 billion in aid would…
Kenneth Chesebro, a legal adviser to former President Donald Trump's campaign, has declined a plea offer from the Fulton County, Georgia district attorney's office in its 2020 election interference case and will instead go to trial. Sidney Powell, another former Trump lawyer, unexpectedly entered a guilty plea Thursday morning, agreeing to plead guilty to six counts of conspiracy to commit interference with the performance of election duties. The trial is expected to begin later this week and will be part of a larger investigation into alleged interference in the 2020 election.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett has expressed her support for the Supreme Court to adopt a code of conduct, joining several of her colleagues who have already publicly backed the idea. Congress has been pushing for the Supreme Court to lay out a binding set of policies, and Barrett's support is a significant step forward in the process. It is unclear when the code of conduct may be adopted, but it is likely to be welcomed by those who have been pushing for greater transparency and accountability from the nation's highest court.
Top lawmakers in the United States are preparing to present a supplemental funding request to the White House for additional aid to Israel and Ukraine. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Mitt Romney recently visited Israel to discuss the support package, and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has confirmed this potential action. The White House is now seeking bipartisan support for the package of funding and is engaging with Congress this week to secure it.