Former President Donald Trump is expected to testify Thursday in a New York deposition as part of a $250 million civil lawsuit alleging fraud in his real estate business practices. Trump has denied the allegations and tweeted that the deposition is "another unjust & ridiculous persecution". Sources have said Trump will answer questions during the deposition, and it is unclear how long it will last.
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North Korea has conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile launch in a month, prompting Japan to issue an evacuation order for a northern island. The launch has raised tensions in the region and prompted the United Nations Security Council to impose new sanctions on North Korea. The United States and South Korea have also been conducting joint military exercises in the region in a show of force against North Korea.
Prince Harry will attend the coronation of his father, King Charles III, at Westminster Abbey on May 6th, although his wife Meghan and their children will remain in the United States. The coronation is part of a series of events to mark the ascension of King Charles III to the throne and will be attended by members of the royal family and dignitaries from around the world. It is sure to be a grand affair and a memorable moment for the royal family and the world.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, will attend the Coronation Service of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on May 6th, but the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, will not be joining him. The Archewell spokesperson released a statement saying that Prince Harry will be attending to support his father, and this will be the first time he has been seen with his father or brother since the publication of his memoir in 2020. The Coronation Service will be a grand affair, with many members of the royal family in attendance.
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has launched an exploratory committee for a potential 2024 presidential bid. In a video released Wednesday, Scott argued that Democrats have divided the country by fostering a “culture of grievance” and weaponizing race. He also spoke out against the Democratic party's treatment of him when he opposed their liberal agenda. Scott's announcement is sure to be closely watched as the 2024 presidential election approaches.
President Joe Biden is visiting Northern Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, a 1998 peace deal brokered by the United States that ended decades of violence between Nationalists and Unionists. Biden's speech to students is a reminder of the progress made in Northern Ireland since the Good Friday Agreement and a call for continued peace, despite the current political turmoil and Brexit trade dispute.
Biden Administration Declares Fentanyl Mixed with Xylazine an “Emerging Threat” to the United States
Biden Administration Declares Fentanyl Mixed with Xylazine an “Emerging Threat” to the United States
The Biden administration has declared fentanyl mixed with xylazine, known as "tranq", to be an "emerging threat" to the United States, the first time any administration has used the authority granted by the SUPPORT Act of 2018 to do so. Dr. Rahul Gupta, the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, announced the declaration and said the administration is committed to addressing the opioid crisis and is taking steps to reduce overdose deaths. The plan includes increasing access to treatment and prevention services, expanding access to naloxone, and increasing public awareness about the dangers of opioids.
China launched the Joint Sword drills on Saturday, a show of strength in response to Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen's visit to the US. The drills were smaller in scale than last August's live-fire military exercises, and are seen as a warning to Taiwan and the US. It remains to be seen how the US and Taiwan will respond to the drills, and whether China will continue to increase its military presence in the region.