A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request to recuse herself from a case involving his alleged interference in the 2020 election. U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan argued that her comments during sentencing hearings for Jan. 6 rioters, which Trump cited in his attempt to remove her, were from "intrajudicial sources" and do not warrant recusal. Special counsel Jack Smith is prosecuting the case, which is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
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Seven Republican presidential hopefuls will take the stage Wednesday night in Simi Valley, California for the second GOP presidential debate, while former President Donald Trump will be speaking in the suburbs of Detroit. The debate will be an opportunity for the other candidates to make their case for the nomination, while Trump will be criticizing President Joe Biden's efforts to fight climate change. Moderated by Fox News anchor Bret Baier, the debate will be the second of four before the primaries begin in February.
President Joe Biden made history on Tuesday when he became the first sitting president to join a picket line, visiting striking United Auto Workers members outside a General Motors parts distribution center in Belleville, Michigan. UAW President Shawn Fain thanked Biden for his support and expressed his disappointment in former President Donald Trump, while encouraging the striking workers to “stick with it”. Biden spoke to the workers through a megaphone, telling them that he was “proud to stand with you” and that he was “fighting to make sure you get the fair wages and benefits you deserve.” The visit is a major show of support for the workers and a sign that the Biden administration is committed to protecting their rights.
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage Wednesday night at the Reagan Presidential Library for the second primary debate, without former President Donald Trump who is speaking in Detroit. Moderated by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Major Garrett, and Nancy Cordes, the debate will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on CBSN.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) unveiled a bill on Tuesday that could keep the federal government funded past September 30th, containing spending cuts that make them unpalatable to Democrats and no money for President Donald Trump's border wall. The bill includes funding for Ukraine’s security and humanitarian needs, as well as for natural disaster relief across the country. It is unclear if the bill will pass both chambers, but it is the only hope of keeping the federal government funded past September 30th.
A New York judge has ruled in favor of the state attorney general's $250 million lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and his company, finding that Trump committed repeated acts of fraud for years. Judge Arthur Engoron ordered the defendants' New York business certificates canceled and wrote that Trump's legal arguments defending the statements are based in "a fantasy world, not the real world." The civil trial is scheduled to begin on October 2, with the ruling likely to be a major factor in the proceedings.
Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton County, Georgia has issued an order to protect the identities of jurors in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants. The order prohibits the drawing or recording of images, statements, or conversations of jurors or prospective jurors, and restricts the use of photographic or electronic equipment without a judge’s consent. It also requires that jurors and prospective jurors be identified only by their initials and juror numbers. The order is intended to ensure that jurors can remain anonymous and safe throughout the proceedings.
President Joe Biden is making history by joining striking United Auto Workers (UAW) members on the picket line in Michigan. The strike is in response to the Big Three automakers' refusal to offer better wages and working conditions. Biden's presence is an unprecedented move, and it is uncertain how it will affect the negotiations between the UAW and the automakers.