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Trump Investigation Reaches High Alert as Grand Jury Meets in NYC to Decide Fate of Former President

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Trump Investigation Reaches High Alert as Grand Jury Meets in NYC to Decide Fate of Former President

By News Masher on March 21, 2023

New York City is on high alert Tuesday as a grand jury is expected to meet to investigate former President Donald Trump's alleged role in a scheme to pay hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump is currently huddling at his private club at Mar-a-Lago and meeting with his team, including his lawyers and senior advisers, as he awaits a possible indictment. Law enforcement officials have said that Tuesday is a “high alert day” and the outcome of the investigation could have major implications for the former president and his associates.

Rupert Murdoch, 92, Proposes to Former San Francisco Police Chaplain Ann Lesley Smith, 66, on St. Patrick’s Day

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Rupert Murdoch, 92, Proposes to Former San Francisco Police Chaplain Ann Lesley Smith, 66, on St. Patrick’s Day

By News Masher on March 20, 2023

Rupert Murdoch, 92, has announced his engagement to former San Francisco police Chaplain Ann Lesley Smith, 66. The couple met in September at Murdoch's vineyard in Bel Air, California, and they both told the New York Post that they "share the same beliefs." Murdoch proposed on St. Patrick's Day with an Asscher-cut diamond solitaire, and the couple is looking forward to the future together with the support of their families and friends.

Tragedy Strikes: Five Children Killed in Car Crash in Westchester County, New York

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Tragedy Strikes: Five Children Killed in Car Crash in Westchester County, New York

By News Masher on March 20, 2023

Five children from Connecticut were tragically killed in a car crash in Westchester County, New York, on Sunday morning. The victims, aged 8 to 17, were all passengers in a Nissan Rogue that veered off the Hutchinson River Parkway and hit a tree, causing the vehicle to catch fire. The only survivor of the crash was a 9-year-old boy who was riding in the rear hatchback/cargo area and was able to escape out the back. Police are still investigating the cause of the crash and the names of the victims have not been released.

Robert Costello to Testify Before Grand Jury in Investigation of Trump’s Alleged Involvement in Hush Money Payments

Robert Costello to Testify Before Grand Jury in Investigation of Trump’s Alleged Involvement in Hush Money Payments

By News Masher on March 20, 2023

Robert Costello, a lawyer allied with former President Donald Trump, is expected to testify before a New York grand jury on Monday. This comes after Trump said he expected to face criminal charges and urged supporters to protest his possible arrest. The testimony of Costello could have a major impact on the investigation into Trump's alleged involvement in hush money payments, and the outcome of the testimony remains to be seen.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Urges Calm, Discourages Protesting if Former President Trump is Indicted and Arrested

By News Masher on March 20, 2023

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has urged Americans to remain peaceful and respectful of the legal process in response to former President Donald Trump's potential indictment in a hush-money investigation in New York. He dismissed the investigation as politically motivated and said that President Trump does not believe he should be indicted. McCarthy's comments were a stark contrast to Trump's call to action, and instead urged Americans to not protest the potential indictment.

Robert Costello to Testify Before Manhattan Grand Jury in Investigation into Trump’s Alleged “Hush Money” Payment to Stormy Daniels

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Robert Costello to Testify Before Manhattan Grand Jury in Investigation into Trump’s Alleged “Hush Money” Payment to Stormy Daniels

By News Masher on March 19, 2023

Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to Michael Cohen, is set to testify before a Manhattan grand jury on Monday in an investigation into Donald Trump's alleged "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels. Trump's attorneys have asked the District Attorney for Costello to testify, and two sources confirmed to CBS News that Cohen has been asked to be available in case he's needed to "rebut" another witness. It is unclear what information Costello will provide to the grand jury and what impact his testimony will have on the investigation.

Rep. Patrick McHenry Calls for Investigation into Closures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank of New York, Urges All Options to be on the Table to Prevent Further Crisis in Banking Sector

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Rep. Patrick McHenry Calls for Investigation into Closures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank of New York, Urges All Options to be on the Table to Prevent Further Crisis in Banking Sector

By News Masher on March 19, 2023

Key takeaways: Congress must investigate the circumstances that led to the closures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank of New York. Allowing a large,…

Manhattan District Attorney Warns Employees Against Intimidation and Threats in Wake of Trump’s Social Media Rant

By News Masher on March 19, 2023

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has warned employees not to give in to intimidation and threats in response to former President Donald Trump's call for protests if he is arrested on Tuesday. Bragg has said his office will not tolerate attempts to intimidate them and is coordinating with the NYPD and court to ensure their safety and the integrity of their work. He has also reminded employees that their safety is a top priority.

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