The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from John Eastman, former legal adviser to Donald Trump, who sought to shield his emails from investigators of the Jan. 6 Capitol assault. Justice Clarence Thomas, who had previously shown support for Trump's legal arguments, recused himself from the case, though the reason for his recusal is unclear. Eastman had served as a law clerk to the justice, and emails obtained by the House panel showed that Ginni Thomas, the justice's wife, corresponded with the conservative lawyer.
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Key takeaways: The Justice Department is investigating Donald Trump for allegedly hoarding classified documents and covering it up, and for allegedly conspiring to seize power…
Former President Donald Trump is set to make a rare, voluntary court appearance on Monday in New York City for the start of a civil trial in a lawsuit brought by the New York Attorney General's office. The $250 million lawsuit alleges fraud in Trump's business dealings, and the outcome of the trial could have widespread implications for his businesses. Trump has expressed his displeasure with the lawsuit and is likely to base his defense on his own version of the facts.
Former President Donald Trump may be facing a financial catastrophe, according to his former attorney Michael Cohen, after a New York Judge ordered the dissolution of some of Trump's companies and New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a $250 million civil lawsuit against Trump and others at the Trump Organization. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki called the ruling a "corporate death sentence" for Trump, and Cohen echoed the sentiment, saying it is "the deathblow to Donald." The lawsuit is set to play out in a courtroom in lower Manhattan, with potential dire consequences for Trump.
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips has stepped down from his role as co-chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, signaling his potential candidacy in the 2024 presidential election. Phillips, a three-term congressman from Minnesota, will remain a member of the Democratic Caucus, and praised the work of his colleagues in a statement. His exit from the Democratic leadership role has sparked speculation about his potential candidacy, and could have a major impact on the 2024 race.
Federal prosecutors have requested a limited gag order on former President Donald Trump, citing a pattern of incendiary and intimidating statements made by him about witnesses in the case charging him with scheming to overturn the 2020 election results. The filing highlighted Trump’s comments during an interview this month with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” and noted that he has made a “sustained campaign of prejudicial public statements” about witnesses, the court, the district, and prosecutors. The prosecutors argued that the gag order is necessary to ensure a fair trial and to protect the integrity of the judicial process.
Charles Edward Littlejohn, a former contractor for the Internal Revenue Service, has been charged with wrongfully disclosing tax return information, including that of former President Donald Trump, to two news outlets between 2018 and 2020. Littlejohn is facing charges of unauthorized disclosure of a suspicious financial transaction report and unauthorized inspection of returns or return information, and could face up to five years in prison if convicted. The Justice Department is continuing to investigate the case.
The House Freedom Caucus, a group of around four dozen conservative members, has blocked House Republicans' short-term funding bill, likely leading to a government shutdown. The rebels are pushing for steep spending cuts and are unconcerned with the potential shutdown. As a result, Republicans are without a game plan to avert the shutdown, which is set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday.