Douglas Mackey, a self-styled far-right propagandist from Florida, was convicted of conspiring to deprive individuals of their right to vote in the 2016 presidential election. Mackey had 58,000 Twitter followers and used false information to influence the election, such as the hashtag #DraftOurDaughters to suggest that Hillary Clinton would institute a military draft of women if elected. He faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced in June 2021.
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On Wednesday, Russian authorities arrested Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Yekaterinburg. U.S. Ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan has warned that Gershkovich is likely to face a sham, closed trial on espionage charges and endure tough treatment. This arrest is the latest in a series of incidents that have raised tensions between Russia and the West, and the international community is urged to pay attention to the case and take action.
Monica de Leon Barba, a 29-year-old American woman, has been missing since Nov. 29 when she was last seen walking her dog home from work in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico. Her family found her dog on the street and the FBI is offering a reward of up to $40,000 for information leading to her recovery. Her brother said she was visiting Tepatitlán when she was kidnapped and her family has described the last four months as "torturous."
The trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds have released their annual report, revealing that the trust funds are facing financial challenges and will run out of reserves in 2034. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has expressed the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to protecting these programs, and the trustees have urged lawmakers to take action to address the pending shortfall.
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, President Joe Biden issued a statement denouncing the wave of discriminatory state laws aimed at trans Americans, which he blamed on “MAGA extremists.” He acknowledged the bullying, discrimination, and political attacks trans kids face, and praised their courage in the face of threats. He called on all Americans to stand up for the rights of transgender Americans and urged Congress to pass the Equality Act.
Donald Trump has become the first president in history to face criminal indictment, creating a uniquely perilous moment for the nation. Senator Lindsey Graham has urged conservatives to vote and donate money to help Trump fight the charges, while the prosecution of the 45th president is likely to consume America's already poisoned politics and threaten to rock the upcoming presidential election. The outcome of the indictment is yet to be seen, but it is clear that it will have a significant impact on the nation's politics and justice system.
Donald Trump has become the first former president to be criminally indicted, facing charges related to his attempts to hide hush money payments to an adult film star paramour in 2016. This is the latest barrier shattered by the 45th president, who has already been impeached twice and is now campaigning for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The indictment poses a critical challenge to the American system of justice and could have far-reaching implications for the already polarized republic.
Mike Pence has expressed his disapproval of the indictment of former President Donald Trump in an exclusive interview with CNN, calling it a "disservice to the country" and "nothing more than a political prosecution." He believes that the indictment will be seen as "one more example of the criminalization of politics" and will only further divide the country. Other Republicans have also expressed their disapproval of the indictment, and the public's opinion of it will be a deciding factor in the future of the country.