E Jean Carroll is seeking nearly $5.8 million from Donald Trump after the Supreme Court declined to review his appeal of a civil verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. A judge has allowed Carroll to pursue payment on an expedited basis.
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Eight defendants received prison terms ranging from 30 to 100 years over a July 4 disturbance outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Texas. Prosecutors called the case terrorism tied to antifa, while defense lawyers and families denied antifa links and condemned the sentences as excessive.
The House approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in a 358-32 vote, sending the bipartisan housing affordability package to President Trump. The bill seeks to boost home construction, streamline rules and restrict large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes.
The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in an 85-5 vote, sending a bipartisan housing affordability package to the House. The bill seeks to expand housing supply, streamline construction and limit large investors’ purchases of single-family homes.
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions, citing jury interference by a county clerk, and orders a new trial. Murdaugh remains imprisoned on separate financial crime charges.
Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick criticized a "CBS Sunday Morning" interview for misrepresenting his relationship with his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, while he intended to focus on promoting his new book, "The Art of Winning." Belichick accused CBS of creating a "false narrative" and clarified that he had instructed his publicist to ensure interviews would concentrate on the book's content. Despite the controversy, Belichick remains committed to promoting his memoir, which shares insights from his football career, highlighting the difficulties public figures face in separating personal and professional matters during media interactions.
As lawmakers left Washington for a recess, the Democratic Party faced internal challenges and questions about its leadership, particularly concerning Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's recent decisions. This period of reflection highlighted a broader uncertainty within the party about its strategic direction and effectiveness, as evidenced by evasive responses at Democratic town halls across the country. Meanwhile, political engagement remained high nationwide, with citizens actively participating in events and scrutinizing both Democratic and Republican lawmakers during the recess.
Senator Lindsey Graham expressed concerns about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, warning against the U.S. withdrawing support and comparing it to the situation in Afghanistan. He advocated for continued military and intelligence aid to Ukraine and announced plans to introduce sanctions against Russia's banking and energy sectors to pressure them into peace negotiations. Fiona Hill also commented on the situation, noting the impact of the U.S. pause in intelligence sharing, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported increased Russian attacks, underscoring the challenges Ukraine faces.