A federal judge has ruled that the House Judiciary Committee can question a former Manhattan prosecutor about the criminal case against ex-President Donald Trump. However, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has issued a stay that will delay the testimony until a three-judge panel can consider the appeal of the ruling. Until then, the House Judiciary Committee's investigation into the Manhattan prosecution of former President Donald Trump will remain on hold.
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A federal judge has ruled in favor of the House Judiciary Committee's subpoena of former Manhattan District Attorney's office prosecutor Mark Pomerantz, allowing the committee to proceed with its investigation into former President Donald Trump. The ruling is a victory for the committee and a setback for the District Attorney's office, which had argued that the subpoena was an attempt to interfere with its investigation. Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil, a Trump nominee, concluded that the subpoena was issued with a "valid legislative purpose" and that Mr. Pomerantz must appear for the congressional deposition.
Allen Weisselberg, the former Trump Organization chief financial officer, was released from Rikers Island jail after serving more than two-thirds of his five-month sentence for tax fraud and other crimes. His testimony was instrumental in the conviction of two Trump Organization companies in December 2022. Weisselberg's release marks the end of his sentence, and the future of both him and the Trump Organization remains uncertain.
Former Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly has spoken out about the massive defamation settlement that the news network recently reached with voting machine company Smartmatic. O'Reilly believes the settlement, estimated to be upwards of a billion dollars, is a sign of Fox News’ willingness to tell viewers what they want to hear, rather than honest information. He also noted that Fox News is facing additional lawsuits, including one from Smartmatic’s competitor Dominion Voting Systems, and that the settlement is a “mammoth verdict” that shows how money has become more important than honest information.
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.
Two Republican members of Florida's congressional delegation, Representatives Greg Steube and John Rutherford, have announced their support for former President Donald Trump's potential 2024 presidential bid, despite a plea from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to hold off on endorsements. Trump has been quick to accept endorsements from Republican members of Congress, and it is unclear how the endorsements will affect DeSantis' decision to run for president in 2024.
The House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Jim Jordan, will hold a field hearing in Manhattan on Monday to discuss crime in the city. The hearing is seen as a way for House Republicans to curry favor with former President Donald Trump, and to discredit Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's criminal case against him. It will include victims of violent crime and is expected to draw a lot of attention, as it is sure to be a contentious event.
Fox News is facing a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems over claims that the network pushed false information about the company's voting technology. Jury selection and opening statements for the trial will begin Tuesday, and the outcome could have major implications for the media industry. People familiar with the situation said Sunday that Fox News had made a late push to settle the dispute out of court, but it is unclear if the two sides reached an agreement.