Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Pras Michel is on trial in Washington, D.C. for allegedly conspiring to make illegal campaign contributions and failing to register as an agent of China. He has taken the stand in his own defense, claiming that he accepted $20 million from a Malaysian businessman and used it to pay friends to donate to a political campaign. Prosecutors allege that Michel was attempting to gain access, peddle influence, and make money. Michel's testimony is ongoing and will provide insight into the case.
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Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) has endorsed former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid after a meeting with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Washington, D.C. Gooden's endorsement is a sign of Trump's continued influence in the Republican party, and could be a precursor to other GOP endorsements as the 2024 presidential election approaches. The meeting was attended by prominent Republican senators, who have yet to make any endorsements, and DeSantis is also being floated as a potential GOP presidential contender.
The U.S. Justice Department has charged 28 members and leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, including three sons of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, with fentanyl trafficking, weapons and money laundering. The Chapitos are accused of fentanyl trafficking and money laundering, and more charges are expected to be filed in the future as part of the Justice Department's larger effort to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will return to work in person next week after being hospitalized for a concussion in March. He has been working from home in Kentucky since his release from a rehabilitation facility and will return to the Capitol for votes and other important business. His return will coincide with the return of Democratic Sens. Dianne Feinstein and John Fetterman, who have both been absent from the Senate due to health issues.
At least one person has been confirmed dead and three others are critically injured after a shooting outside of a funeral home in northeastern Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. Preliminary evidence suggests that the shooting was not random and investigators are still collecting evidence from the scene. The three injured individuals were taken to a local hospital for treatment and the Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.
Donald Trump has attempted to block former Vice President Mike Pence from testifying before a grand jury investigating the former president’s role in the Jan. 6 riot and efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. However, Trump's motion was denied by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Stephen Miller was seen entering the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, and Trump has since filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to contest the court's decision. It is unclear when the court will rule on the appeal.
Trump Appeals Judge’s Order for Pence to Testify to Grand Jury Investigating 2020 Election Aftermath
Trump Appeals Judge’s Order for Pence to Testify to Grand Jury Investigating 2020 Election Aftermath
Former President Donald Trump has appealed a judge’s order that former Vice President Mike Pence must testify to a federal grand jury investigating the 2020 election aftermath. Trump has attempted to block Pence from testifying by claiming executive privilege, but this is considered a long shot given his past court losses. The outcome of the appeal could have a significant impact on the investigation, as Pence's testimony could provide valuable insight into the events leading up to the insurrection.
Mike Pence has decided not to appeal a federal judge's order to testify in a special counsel investigation into Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election. D.C. Chief Judge James Boasberg rejected Trump's argument that Pence should be immune from testifying, and Pence's decision to comply marks a historic moment in the investigation. It is unclear when Pence will testify or what information he will provide.