Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, challenging former President Donald Trump who is currently the front-runner. Hutchinson has served in various political roles since 1997, and is the first major rival to challenge Trump for the nomination. He made the announcement in an interview with ABC’s “This Week” that aired Sunday and plans to make a formal announcement in April in Arkansas.
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On Saturday, a U.S. Senate staffer was stabbed in Washington, D.C., suffering life-threatening injuries including potential brain bleeding and a punctured lung. Witnesses said the suspect, Glynn Neal, attacked the staffer without provocation, leaving him "bleeding from the head." Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), for whom the staffer works, released a statement asking for prayers for a speedy recovery. Police are still investigating the incident.
A federal judge has rejected former President Donald Trump's claims of executive privilege, ordering several of his former aides to testify before a grand jury as part of a criminal investigation into his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Mark Meadows, Trump's former White House Chief of Staff, is among the aides ordered to testify, and documents are also being requested from other unnamed aides. This ruling is seen as a major setback for Trump and could have implications for the outcome of the investigation.
Brandy Norwood is reprising her role as Cinderella in Disney's upcoming movie "Descendants: The Rise of Red", 26 years after her original performance. Joining her in the cast is Mia Baker and Paolo Montalban, and the movie will be available to stream on Disney+ later this year. Fans of the classic Disney movies will be able to enjoy a modern take on the beloved characters, with Brandy back in her iconic role.
Mike Pence has downplayed potential protests this week, encouraged by former President Donald Trump, saying that the American people have the constitutional right to peaceably assemble. He condemned the violence that occurred at the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021, and believes any prosecutorial actions against Trump would be politically charged. Pence also noted that the country should focus on healing and moving forward, rather than dwelling on the past.
Key takeaways: The former president’s campaign released a statement attacking the Manhattan District Attorney’s office ahead of possible charges related to hush money paid to…
Michael Cohen, former lawyer of Donald Trump, is set to testify before a New York grand jury in connection with an alleged "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels in 2016. Trump's current attorney, Joe Tacopina, has called for an investigation into the Manhattan district attorney's office and has stated that Trump has no plans to participate in the grand jury investigation. Cohen is expected to provide testimony regarding the payment and the cover-up, with the grand jury yet to make a decision on the matter.
Key takeaways: The Academy Awards are one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the world. Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the show for the third…